As leading banks sign up to global standards, China’s financial sector is conspicuously out of step.
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Chinese banks lag peers in efforts to tackle deforestation
May 13, 2021Vietnam’s banks show strong performance in Asean ranking
May 13, 2021Indonesia’s banks have been toppled from their dominance of the region, with Vietnam’s showing a strong result this year.
Islamic finance in Indonesia at a tipping point
May 12, 2021Sharia-compliant lending made up 7% of Indonesia’s banking industry last year, but new initiatives should boost the sector.
Asia’s appetite for green bonds rising
May 10, 2021As demand grows, investors are asking more questions about how their money will be invested.
Can India’s economy withstand the Covid-19 surge?
May 4, 2021As India grapples with a brutal second wave of Covid-19, its economy is holding up.
Deals of the Year 2021 – Asia-Pacific
May 4, 2021The Banker reviews the Asia-Pacific region’s best deals of the past year.
Financing the Covid-19 vaccine in emerging Asia
April 26, 2021Ensuring Asia’s population has access to Covid-19 vaccines has required the public and private sector to step up with financial support.
Central Asia reckons with need for green energy
April 23, 2021Central Asia has a strong economic history of oil and gas exports, but renewables are increasingly being seen as a way to increase energy capacity.
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Central Asia pushes for greater energy diversity
April 23, 2021Central Asia’s dependence on oil and gas is being challenged so the region is turning towards renewable projects to bridge the gap.
Return of tourists provides welcome boost to Nepal's banks
April 13, 2021Authorities face a delicate balancing act supporting an economy heavily reliant on tourism while keeping Covid-19 under control.