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PIF’s strategic reset signals a more disciplined global ambition

In its latest five-year plan, Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund is recalibrating its global investment strategy, pulling back from expensive prestige bets, even as it expands deeper into Asia and doubles down on long-term economic transformation.

May 15, 2026

Middle East war shakes Bangladesh’s economy with trade deals in flux

After February's election, Bangladesh’s economy is being shaken by the rise in prices of oil and gas, a potential fall in remittances, increased shipping costs and Trump's latest tariffs, as the war in the Middle East continues.

March 14, 2026

Bangladesh’s economic difficulties continue amid political instability

Weak exports, inflation and a lack of foreign investment continue to weigh on the Southeast Asian nation; remittances are one bright spot.

January 27, 2026

Thailand’s GDP to slow amid tariff threats and struggle to boost tourism

Exports grew 15% in Q1, however there is expected to be a slowdown moving forward as tariffs bite, the baht remains strong and tourism faces headwinds.

May 19, 2025

Vietnam shows resilience, benefits from 'China +1'

The Southeast Asian nation is emerging as a market bellwether, with improving fundamentals, however the uncertain 2025 global trade outlook is making some investors cautious.

December 10, 2024

China’s advanced manufacturing won’t replace property any time soon: economists

China’s green tech is leading the way, but a structural challenge domestically is more crucial, an audience of investors heard in Hong Kong.

April 09, 2024

Hong Kong eyes 2024 turnaround amid strong headwinds

With the SAR failing to meet its GDP goal for 2023 amid a placid IPO and property market, FinanceAsia looks at the challenges and opportunities for the city.

December 19, 2023

China’s debt problems will take years to resolve: analysts

China’s economy will not crash but property and local government debt challenges are undermining a country whose GDP is still growing at around 5% a year.

December 05, 2023

VIDEO INTERVIEW: Assessing the key drivers for China’s capital markets

Five experts from CICC discuss the prominent driving forces of China’s capital markets, sharing their insights on the nation's new priorities of achieving more balanced and sustainable growth.

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