APAC
iFast Corporation posts $26.1m net profit in Q3
iFast Corporation posts $26.1m net profit in Q3
The bank credits growth on its unit trust, wealth management, and ePension platforms.
Singapore nears full digital saturation with 96% Internet penetration
Mobile connections exceed population, report says
ASEAN Energy ministers endorse new frameworks for energy cooperation
The regional meeting deepened cross-border cooperation.
Food Innovators Holdings returns to profitability in H1
Growth was driven by its Japan and Malaysia operations.
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.
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