APAC

DBS named Southeast Asia's most valuable brand in 2025

WIth a brand value of $22.2b, it overtook Malaysia's Petronas.

SIIC Environment transfers controlling stake

Golden Bell International to hold 50.12% stake while government keeps control.

Genting Bhd to take Genting Malaysia private for $2.1b

GENT has launched an offer at $0.72 per share.

T. Rowe Price unveils two retirement allocation funds for HSBC investors

The funds aim to provide monthly dividends at a fixed annual percentage rate of 6%.

HSBC rolls out cross-border tokenised deposit service

TDS has completed its first USD cross-border transaction between Hong Kong and Singapore.

ING expands eFX capabilities, sets up regional trading hub in Singapore

It is investing in advanced algorithm capabilities and direct API integration.

Prudential posts 7% rise in H1 2025 profit to $1.4b

Earnings per share rose 12% to 49.3 cents.

Realion bets on unified proptech platform to drive Asia-Pacific expansion

It’s creating an app with banking, renovation, and property management services.

129Knots and Green Link launch embedded finance for marine fuel liquidity

The financing is a first in the industry to introduce a liquidity framework for marine operations.

Singapore and China reaffirm green finance cooperation

They are advancing discussions on taxonomy criteria for transition activities.

Mobile-first web design: Why Asian brands can't afford to ignore it in 2025

Mobile-first web design is not just best practice, it is a survival strategy. 

Ant International eyes stablecoin licenses in Hong Kong, Singapore: report

The unit is reportedly seeking a related permit in Luxembourg, according to sources.

Insurtech bolttech closes $147m series C funding round

Sumitomo Corp also entered into a JV with bolttech for embedded insurance.

Delfi Limited’s EBITDA down 27.2% to $21.9m in Q1 on lower sales in Indonesia

Higher cocoa bean prices continue to weigh on chocolate manufacturers globally.