Vietnam’s central bank governor will have to toughen up as the country’s banking sector continues to develop at a rapid pace. By Karina Robinson.
Asia-Pacific
Access to Asia
November 5, 2007Hong Kong has emerged as the clear global financial centre in Asia, standing alongside London and New York. Mark Michelson examines the drivers behind the city’s success.
Foreign banks go bargain hunting
November 5, 2007As Thailand prepares for elections, foreign banks are looking around for openings in a market with room for growth. Simon Montlake reports from Bangkok.
New champions, fresh insights
October 1, 2007Debate on China’s future was fierce at the inaugural summer event of the World Economic Forum held in the Chinese city of Dalian. Stephen Timewell reports.
Daiwa heads for Japanese diaspora
October 1, 2007Between 40 and 50 Daiwa executives in Tokyo are going to discover this month that they are bound for pastures new, maybe other parts of Asia or maybe London.
Lenders on the up as property market booms
October 1, 2007An unprecedented array of mortgage products is putting home purchases within reach of lower-income Filipinos – and helping banks achieve their best loan growth in a decade.
Getting on with the job
October 1, 2007Despite a recent lending crisis, Taiwan has quietly assumed an enviable position in global finance, with ever closer economic ties to China. Brian Caplen reports.
Opening China’s bank accounts
September 3, 2007China’s banking sector will undergo a dramatic transformation by 2015, writes Bambang Moerwanto.
A big leap for a Chinese giant
September 3, 2007ICBC chairman Jiang Jianqing talks to The Banker about the Chinese market, the bank’s recent growth and its long-term strategy to become an international player.
Mind the value gap
September 3, 2007In India, long-term value is being left on the table as environmental, social and governance issues are ignored. But these issues will be increasingly important competitive differentiators, writes Dan Siddy.