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China offers banks cheap funding for lending to green firms

The central bank is willing to lend 60% of the required funds at a 1.75% rate.

Singapore: Yes to wholesale, skeptical on retail digital fiat money

SG’s regulator remains iffy on cryptocurrencies—or, in MD Menon’s words, crypto tokens.

HSBC ahead of China wealth hiring targets, mulls re-entering India private banking

By end-2021, HSBC will have 64 working in its China onshore private banking.

Find out who won at the Asian Technology Excellence Awards 2021

Over 20 companies were hailed in this year’s virtual presentation.

Ingenious brands recognised for meaningful experience initiatives at the Asian Experience Awards 2021

Over 20 companies were hailed in this inaugural programme by the Asian Business Review.

SG leads ASEAN manufacturing sector: report

Nomura expects a 7.1% GDP for Singapore this year.

Singaporean corporates spearhead Asia’s green banking drive

60% of Singaporean enterprises are taking ESG requests for proposals.

What are the four traits of digitally mature organisations?

Deloitte and SMU surveyed 48 executives to identify the four traits.

Outstanding organisations lauded in Middle East Technology Excellence and Middle East International Business Awards

The best technology and business companies were renowned in the inaugural digital rites.

How fast do businesses digitally expand today vs pre-pandemic?

Businesses with a digital-first strategy grow 4x faster than pre-pandemic levels.

OCBC recommends ESR-REIT shareholders to approve ARA merger

The bank said the merger is crucial in the REIT sector.

Sembcorp Marine expects to incur losses in H2

The company also experienced a loss of $647m for H1.

The inaugural Asian Telecommunications Awards are now accepting nominations

Entry submission runs from 6 September 2021 to 7 January 2022.

UOB, IMDA digitalise SG-China cross-border trade flows

This is expected to speed up the electronic exchange of trade documents.

Hong Kong’s Avo secures HK$260m in fresh funding

The insurer plans to use the fresh capital for product development.