Bank Rakyat Indonesia’s strong showing across the best-performing categories have helped the bank top the overall table. Kimberley Long reports. 

Asia’s banks and crypto-native firms are exploring how they can take their offerings to the next level, whether that means through collaboration or competition.

Japan’s currency has seen a significant decline in value since the start of 2022, yet there has been little policy movement to mitigate this. 

Activist investors are reshaping how businesses operate in Japan. 

As Sri Lanka’s foreign currency reserves dry up, the country is looking to woo international investors, but will they be tempted?

Russia's war on Ukraine has the potential to impact commodities prices in Asia. However, some countries may benefit from shifting supply chains.

Banks have begun to take tentative steps into the metaverse, exploring how they can bring their services to this fully-digital channel. With questions around the use of cryptocurrencies and the form regulation may take, there is still some way to go before banks are offering a full metaverse experience.

As Asian governments ease lockdown measures and reopen borders, a group of regional economists share their thoughts with The Banker on how the region has been affected over the past two years and which sectors are in the most need of additional support for recovery.