SET adapts listing criteria for Thai tech and foreign firms The reforms are aimed at 10 industry groups, including advanced healthcare, next-generation automotive and smart electronics. September 08, 2026
Marex names Robert Cheeseman as Asia head of prime services Hong Kong-based Cheeseman has worked at the HKEX and several banking giants. September 08, 2026
Japanese private equity deals keep flowing As corporate governance and sentiment improves, Japan's PE market has become one of the most attractive in Asia. September 06, 2026
MediaTek and BW LPG tap convertibles Taiwan’s MediaTek has teamed up with Nvidia, while Singapore’s BW LPG placed a $300m issuance. September 04, 2026
SoftBank prices retail bond The JPY1 trillion issuance will help fund the Japan giant's acquisition of ABB's robotics division. September 04, 2026
Round-up: Shein’s HKEX debut; Itochu’s Dentsu Soken bid and more Shein falls in Hong Kong; Itochu plans offer for Dentsu Soken; Ares closes Japan fund; KKR's Asia investments; DigitalBridge acquires in Australia; HDFC Bank CEO to leave. September 01, 2026
CBRE makes two Asia promotions Jonathan Chau becomes MD, capital markets, Asia (ex-Japan), and Reeves Yan is named head of Hong Kong capital markets. September 01, 2026
Hong Kong selects pilots for agentic AI sandbox Several financial institutions and tech partners will test three dozen use cases spanning risk management, fraud prevention and customer experience. August 28, 2026
Kioxia and Sandisk to invest $31bn in Japan for AI buildout Proposal from the Japan and US semiconductor firms for flash memory technology is contingent on government support. August 28, 2026
Blackbird raises A$1bn fund for ANZ tech sector The Australian VC firm has previously backed Airwallex and Canva. August 25, 2026