APAC

Beyond the chips: The materials behind Singapore’s AI infrastructure

AI infrastructure depends on group metals that advance data storage and semiconductors.

How homegrown brands are redefining premium in Asia

Premium brands are built on heritage, craftsmanship, and emotional connection.

Syfe surpasses $15.67m AUM with new trading and lending services

Its brokerage services will roll out a stock lending service soon.

Singapore ranks third in APAC flex workspace demand

Jurong is fast emerging as Singapore's next major flex workspace hub.

HSBC launches HSBC Access in Singapore for UHNW and family offices

It offers investment opportunities to high-growth innovation companies, amongst others.

New ASEAN Index finds high confidence in care readiness, but 98% of leaders see significant pressures ahead

ASEAN Care Readiness Index finds high confidence across six markets, but pressures could test future readiness.

Citi processes live Swift blockchain transactions with OCBC

Citi expects to conduct similar transactions with DBS and UOB later in September.

UOB names Tan Choon Hin as head of ASEAN and Greater China

Tan, who is currently UOB’s deputy chief risk officer, will also oversee the FDI advisory unit.

Inside Medical Fair Asia 2026: The companies redefining diagnosis, therapy, and care

From stroke diagnostics to collagen scaffolds, these exhibitors are turning research into tools clinicians can use.

Manulife’s Asia business sees profit soar 28% in Q2 2026

Annualised premium equivalent volume advanced 21% to $1.50b.

Banks need to rethink identity governance for AI agents

As AI moves from assisting to acting autonomously, they need to be governed the way banks govern a user with access.

OCBC expands HNW succession programme with Hong Kong heirs

The bank partnered with SMU to offer a certificate on entrepreneurship and innovation.

Prudential targets wealthy clients with $500,000 legacy cover

Policyholders can divide premiums across the S&P 500 and more.

To outsmart modern fraud, we must first know the enemy

Fraud risk does not begin only at the point of payment, and it does not end after onboarding.

Finweek KL 2026: Where European capital meets ASEAN scale

The premier EU–ASEAN institutional fintech summit brings 1,000+ delegates to PARKROYAL Collection Kuala Lumpur on 11 to 13 November 2026 for three days of cross-border deal-making.

The Silent Tax on every CFO expanding across Southeast Asia

What is cross-border expansion really costing your finance function?