Tracking key financial developments across Asia – from investment flows and regional policy shifts to private banking movements and economic indicators.
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China Galaxy And CICC Plan Over 1 Billion US Investment Funds Targeting Southeast Asia
Time 2025-08-05 20:59:44China Galaxy Securities and China International Capital Corporation are launching over US$1 billion in investment funds aimed at Southeast Asia, targeting sectors ranging from AI to healthcare. The move aligns with China’s broader pivot towards ASE... [More]
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Bank Of Japan Praises US Japan Trade Accord While Holding Rates Steady
Time 2025-08-05 20:58:57Bank of Japan Governor Ueda called the recent U.S.–Japan tariff deal a “big step forward” but kept policy unchanged. BoJ revised its inflation outlook upward while maintaining wait‑and‑see language around future tightening. Trade Agreement... [More]
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Southeast Asian Relief Grows After Uniform 19 Percent US Tariff Announcement Eases Trade Pressure
Time 2025-08-05 20:58:09Southeast Asian economies welcomed a standard 19% U.S. tariff on regional exports after earlier fears of much higher levies. Governments now face non‑tariff barriers and rules‑of‑origin uncertainty as trade realignment proceeds. Policy Reversal... [More]
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Asian Markets Slide On Weak China Data And BOJ Hold Keeps Yen Firm
Time 2025-08-05 20:57:20Regional stock indices fell amid disappointing economic indicators from China and a cautious Bank of Japan decision. Investors shifted toward safe-haven yen, while equities in Hong Kong and China underperformed significantly. Growth Indicators Disapp... [More]
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China Central Bank Forms Financial Stability Committee And Signals Continued Loose Policy
Time 2025-08-05 20:56:26China’s central bank has established a Financial Stability Committee to enhance macroprudential supervision. It reaffirmed commitment to market liquidity, local government debt resolution, and yuan internationalization under a cautiously loose mone... [More]
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Singapore Launches Economic Strategy Review Focused On Trade Competitiveness And AI Growth
Time 2025-08-05 20:47:45Singapore has launched a multi-committee economic review addressing trade tensions, declining export margins, and the future role of AI. The review aims to deliver policy recommendations by mid-2026 in areas such as competitiveness, investment, and d... [More]