Latest articles from Kimberley Long

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Financing the Covid-19 vaccine in emerging Asia

April 26, 2021

Ensuring Asia’s population has access to Covid-19 vaccines has required the public and private sector to step up with financial support.

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Central Asia pushes for greater energy diversity

April 23, 2021

Central Asia’s dependence on oil and gas is being challenged so the region is turning towards renewable projects to bridge the gap.

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ADB president considers path to Covid recovery

April 1, 2021

Asian Development Bank president Masatsugu Asakawa outlines challenges Covid-19 has created for development banks.

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AIIB responds to Asia’s changing priorities

April 1, 2021

Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank president Jin Liqun on how the pandemic has exposed weaknesses in many economies. 

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China’s shadow banking sector pushed into the light

March 29, 2021

Beijing is looking to reduce the scope of risky shadow banking operations, yet the sector is vital to country's economy. 

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Central bank digital currencies breakthrough in Asia

February 25, 2021

China and Cambodia are rolling out central bank digital currencies, well ahead of other jurisdictions. 

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Asia’s rich spur wealth management expansion

February 1, 2021

Asia’s wealth management sector is booming as a new generation of investors comes forward. 

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Ant’s IPO halt marks shift for China’s fintech scene

January 4, 2021

Alibaba affiliate’s suspended $35bn listing points to increase in scrutiny from Chinese regulators over fintech companies.

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Asia-Pacific banks' performance a mixed bag

December 1, 2020

The Banker’s best-performers' methodology shows how lenders in the region have had uneven successes.

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Asia’s banks slammed by regulatory fines

November 30, 2020

Banks in Asia received a record number of regulatory fines this year. What’s behind the rise?

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