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Asia Cargo Airlines Launches First Cargo Flight from Kertajati Airport Since Pandemic Shutdown
The Indonesian cargo airline to invest to help the airport become the country’s leading logistics hub
Asia Cargo Airlines Launches First Cargo Flight from Kertajati Airport Since Pandemic Shutdown
The Indonesian cargo airline to invest to help the airport become the country’s leading logistics hub
Why banks need more tech experts in their board rooms
Massive adoption of tech without critical tech advice from experts could spell doom for lenders.
Asia’s healthcare tomorrow: Pivoting back to non-communicable disease
Despite NCDs accounting for 41 million deaths annually, they are still healthcare's 'blind spot', expert says.
Citi hiring 100 roles to boost blockchain, digital assets expertise
The bank has also unveiled three new senior roles.
Asia Cargo Airlines rebrands with full support of the Indonesian government
Air Cargo Airlines saw a big opportunity in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Why HK is the ideal platform for mainland GBA firms seeking global expansion
HKTDC, ACCA list services HK can offer for businesses expanding in RCEP markets.
76% of founders pick problem-solving as most important trait in doing business
This is based on a survey conducted amongst Gen Z and Millennial entrepreneurs.
HSBC appoints co-heads for commercial banking business in Asia: report
Amanda Murphy will lead South Asia and SEA whilst Frank Fang, the GBA.
71% of start-ups in GBA expect revenue growth within 3 years
Revenue growth was most expected by Biotechnology start-ups (30%).
Deutsche appoints ex-UBS exec as wealth vice chairman in APAC
Mahesh is rejoining Deutsche after leaving in 2017.
What do SMEs expect from modern payment solutions?
ABF spoke with industry experts from Mastercard, Enterpryze, Boku, and Xfers to learn more.
First Ever ‘Corporate Purpose Monitor’ Launches in Southeast Asia
Research reveals how corporate purpose-related social media communications engage and align with public interest in Asia.
Citi raises record $40b sustainable financing for APAC clients in 2021 YTD
This was thanks to Alibaba’s $5b offerings and a $2.5 bond issuance by SK hynix.
China offers banks cheap funding for lending to green firms
The central bank is willing to lend 60% of the required funds at a 1.75% rate.
Singapore: Yes to wholesale, skeptical on retail digital fiat money
SG’s regulator remains iffy on cryptocurrencies—or, in MD Menon’s words, crypto tokens.
HSBC ahead of China wealth hiring targets, mulls re-entering India private banking
By end-2021, HSBC will have 64 working in its China onshore private banking.
Find out who won at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2021
Over 20 companies were hailed in this year’s virtual presentation.
