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The Zeronomics challenge
Asia focus, Published on 13/09/2021
» The transition to net zero carbon emissions is one of the biggest challenges facing our generation. The Paris Agreement -- intended to stave off the worst effects of climate change by keeping global warming below 2°C -- requires companies and economies to move at an unprecedented pace.
Hong Kong's Towering Office Rents Are Coming Back Down to Earth
Business, Published on 29/04/2021
» Hong Kong's economy is finally turning the corner. But it could be years before the city's once-lucrative office-rental market is back to full health.
Bangkok Bank takes over StanChart’s Permata for $2.7bn
Published on 12/12/2019
» Bangkok Bank Plc agreed to buy 89.1% of Indonesia’s PT Bank Permata for about US$2.7 billion in the first major purchase of an overseas lender by a Thai bank.
Banking on transformation
Asia focus, Chiratas Nivatpumin, Published on 19/11/2018
» The rise of blockchain technology, quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital currencies will completely transform how banks operate in the future, according to William Winters, group chief executive for Standard Chartered Bank.
Long-term matchmaker
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/08/2018
» A healthy financial sector is the lifeline for any economy that wants thrive. For a developing country such as Vietnam, it has taken years to restructure its underbanked economy and build a more efficient and sustainable financial system.
SCBT angles for double-digit revenue growth after strong Q1
Business, Published on 17/05/2018
» Standard Chartered Bank Thai (SCBT) expects double-digit growth in revenue this year after its top line grew 10% higher than expected for the first three months, says its head.