Manufacturing patterns in Asia are seeing a long-term shift away from China towards its neighbouring countries. The Banker assesses the implications of this. 

Vietnam has seen a period of growth that has made its banks stronger than ever. 

Pacific Island nations are finding themselves under the shadow of financial misconduct accusations while they work to build up domestic industries. 

Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Fiji’s minister for economy, explains how the country is encouraging international investment through green bonds. 

Vietnam has seen a boost from investment moving out of China, significantly increasing its foreign direct investment levels. 

The arrival of Chinese financing in the Pacific Islands has been met with some apprehension internationally, but it is providing the island nations with vital support. 

With China's banks looking for new ways to increase earnings, many view retail banking and wealth management as an opportunity that cannot be passed up. 

The Maldives finance minister discusses the new government's priorities, its relationships with its neighbours and China, and investing in the ‘blue economy’.