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Economic woes mount for Thailand’s banks
August 9, 2021As Covid-19 hammers the country’s vital tourism sector, SMEs and low-income households may struggle to service debt.
Singapore leads in cleaning up the crypto industry
August 6, 2021The regulator’s ‘in-principle’ approval of a cryptocurrency exchange is part of a global push to tackle fraud and scams in cryptoassets.
House price boom exposes New Zealand banks to risks
August 3, 2021Economic risks facing banks in New Zealand are rising because of soaring house prices over the past 12 months.
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/ China
China’s regional banks shake up performance ranking
August 3, 2021China’s banking landscape remains dominated by the state-owned banks, although the regional institutions are leading the way.
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/ Japan
Japan seeks to shake off cash
August 2, 2021Japan’s digital payments vision has been slow to get off the ground.
Global banks step up Hong Kong investment on closer China ties
July 27, 2021Citigroup, Standard Chartered and HSBC bet that new opportunities in mainland China will outweigh damage to Hong Kong’s status as a global financial centre.
Asia’s tax issues come into sharp focus
July 21, 2021Tax hikes may be a speedy route to economic recovery in the Asean region.
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/ China
Time for China's economy to change
July 12, 2021China faces some difficult questions if it is to continue enjoying high levels of economic growth post-pandemic.
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/ India
State of play: India’s banks in 2021
July 12, 2021As they come through the pandemic, India’s large public sector banks are completing mergers with smaller banks, while both public and private sector banks are expanding their digital offerings.
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