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Trump sparks trade war fears as Asian countries hit hard by US tariffs

US futures tumble as US president Donald Trump unveils sweeping tariffs on countries across Asia, with India, China, Taiwan and South Korea all hit hard; many fear the move could spark a global trade war.

April 02, 2025

Hong Kong’s MTR makes $3bn public bond deal

Global investors, with the majority in Asia, participated in the deal which included five year, 10 year and 30 year senior bonds, and is the largest US dollar bond issuance in Hong Kong in the Reg S format; the funds will help drive infrastructure development.

April 01, 2025

Australia to develop digital asset framework, highlighting de-banking challenges

The new regulation is targeting digital asset and payment service providers in both cryptocurrencies and stablecoins; draft legislation is expected by the end of 2025.

April 01, 2025

China to issue Rmb500bn of special treasury bonds to support Tier 1 capital at four large banks

The move to help address a number of funding issues, will benefit Bank of China, China Construction Bank, Bank of Communications, and Postal Savings Bank of China.

April 01, 2025

Asia's Best Companies Poll 2025: Industry winners

FA reveals the industry winners of the Best Companies Poll 2025.

March 31, 2025

Asia's Best Companies Poll 2025: Market winners

FA reveals the market winners of Asia's Best Companies Poll 2025.

March 31, 2025

Hillhouse Investment’s Rava Partners buys majority stake in Dash Living

The investment in the Apac serviced apartment and rental housing firm could be worth as much as $150m, with the money set to help expand Dash Living's footprint in the region, in particular in Japan.

April 01, 2025

RHB Singapore appoints Goh Ken-Yi as CEO, with Danny Quah taking on a broader role

Goh Ken-Yi, previously deputy CEO of RHB Singapore, succeeds Danny Quah, who is taking on a wider leadership position at the Malaysian bank, including a focus on international expansion.

April 01, 2025

VIDEO: Deutsche Bank sees strong pipeline in Asia Pacific M&A

A challenging market backdrop offers scope for increased M&A activity in Asia Pacific in 2025. Rohit Satsangi and Zi-Kuan Lim, Co-Heads of M&A for Deutsche Bank in the region, talk to FinanceAsia about the key opportunities, and why the firm is well-positioned to capitalise on them.

Deutsche Bank

VIDEO: UOB banks on Asean growth story

Edmund Leong, head of Group Investment Banking at UOB, talks exclusively to FinanceAsia about where the bank sees scope for growth in Asean amid the region’s robust drivers of issuance and strong thematics.

UOB

Minor International: steering a new path for sustainable finance in Thailand

By completing the first sustainability-linked bond in Thailand’s hospitality industry – also a first-of-its-kind for this sector across Asia – Minor International (MINT) secured the FinanceAsia Achievement Award for Best Bond Deal in Thailand, proudly accepted by Rawikan Inchaiwong, VP of Treasury, Minor International.

Minor International

Editor's Picks

Indian PE healthcare deals boost Apac private equity’s bounce back

Demographics, economic growth and government initiatives are bolstering demand to provide more investment into India's healthcare infrastructure, as overall PE sentiment in the region improves.

March 25, 2025

China’s Two Sessions set to boost foreign investment in Chinese equities

Analysts are betting that US president Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will strike a deal, which would spur US players to buy Chinese stocks, just as overall sentiment for mainland China and Hong Kong improves.

March 18, 2025

Analysis: Scrapped Nissan-Honda merger highlights Japan’s restructuring challenges

Corporate reforms designed to extract shareholder value are at risk of being delayed but not derailed, even as trade tariffs prompt near-term obstacles, market experts told FA.

March 18, 2025

IWD: The importance of female sustainable finance leaders

Despite numerous challenges, which are growing under Trump’s second administration, sustainable finance might be an area where females are more likely to excel and take leadership roles, including in Asia; senior leaders gave FA their opinions.

March 07, 2025

HKEX enjoys boost from mainland Chinese firms and investors

Bubble tea maker Mixue has joined the market as it bounces back with a flurry of listing activity expected this year, with mainland Chinese investors increasing use of the Stock Connect; Middle East firms could also seek listings, although other foreign firms could be harder to attract.

March 04, 2025

AI adoption speeds up Asia trading efficiency optimisation

Artificial intelligence is helping improve trading efficiency, however, a balance with cost efficiency is crucial for financial institutions to stay competitive.

March 04, 2025

Apac's sustainable transition challenge

Renminbi's ambitious but slow journey in the Middle East

Macau bets on switch from gaming to GBA tourism hub