Economy
Zombie funds rise as small funds delay exits, struggle for capital
Zombie funds rise as small funds delay exits, struggle for capital
Prolonged asset holding weakens fund returns as fundraising declines.
Geopolitical tensions push APAC firms to rebalance portfolios
It is needed to navigate a complex business environment.
Biggest millionaire migration recorded in 2024
Asian countries shine in the Investment Migration Program Index.
BRICS total investable wealth reaches $45 trillion
The bloc’s wealth and influence surge in the global economy.
Japan's economy to gain from removing STEM barriers for women
IMF study highlights potential 20% productivity boost by eliminating gender-based obstacles in STEM fields.
Singapore records 2.5% increase in consumer prices
The transport expenditure saw the highest increase at 9.6% YoY.
Economists upgrade Singapore 2021 GDP forecast to 6.5%
Private-sector economists polled by the Monetary Authority of Singapore expect higher growth, faster inflation in 2021.
Commentary
Banks need to rethink identity governance for AI agents
From stablecoins to sovereignty: The rise of trust-based digital dollar systems
Southeast Asia’s semiconductor edge will come from smarter fabs, not scale alone
China’s leasing giants are growing up — and Asia’s banks can’t look away
Adapting to change with confidence
Why HR in Asia needs stronger culture governance, not louder transformation promises
Malaysian brands know what they want to be — their incentive structures disagree
Asia plays part in $129t global credit market pool
Rethinking the role of video infrastructure in Asian retail