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OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join Hong Kong's US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme
South China Morning Post, Published on 02/01/2026
» Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East, including Bangkok Bank, OCBC, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Qatar National Bank, have joined the Hong Kong Monetary Authority's (HKMA) expanded yuan liquidity facility, underscoring the city's push as a global offshore renminbi (RMB) business hub.
US dollar on course for worst year since 2003
Reuters, Published on 24/12/2025
» SINGAPORE - The US dollar is headed for its worst annual performance in more than two decades as investors wager that the Federal Reserve will have room to cut interest rates further next year, even as some of its peers look set to start raising them.
Asian equities see biggest foreign outflows in nearly six years
Reuters, Published on 11/12/2025
» BENGALURU — Asian equities witnessed their largest monthly foreign outflows in nearly six years in November, driven by a selloff in high-flying technology stocks as concerns over stretched valuations prompted investors to cut exposure.
Thai banks evaluate quantum impacts
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 17/11/2025
» The Thai banking industry is intensifying efforts to assess the potential impacts of quantum computing, with the Thai Bankers' Association's (TBA) cybersecurity unit working with the Bank of Thailand to evaluate related risks and develop guidelines to safeguard the financial system.
AI stock-picking is booming — for better or worse
Reuters, Published on 27/09/2025
» LONDON - As ChatGPT nears its third birthday, at least one in 10 retail investors is using a chatbot to pick stocks, fuelling a boom in the robo-advisory market, but even fans say it is a high-risk strategy that cannot replace traditional advisers just yet.
China to have 300,000 driverless taxis
South China Morning Post, Published on 29/08/2025
» SHANGHAI — China is likely to see 300,000 driverless cabs operate in its four top-tier cities as early as 2030, buoyed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector, UBS said on Thursday.
Hong Kong's Cathay offers first post-Covid voluntary unpaid leave in 2 straight quarters
South China Morning Post, Published on 12/08/2025
» Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has offered voluntary three-month unpaid leave to cabin crew for the first time since the pandemic for two consecutive quarters, amid modest profit growth forecasts.
HSBC touts Indian wedding tourism
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 31/07/2025
» Wedding tourism presents a significant opportunity to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) from India into Thailand, given the strong business ties between the two countries, according to HSBC.
SET index drops, Asian shares fluctuate as Trump open to tariff talks
Bangkok Post and Bloomberg, Published on 08/07/2025
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand index dropped almost 1%, while other Asian shares swung between small gains and losses as United States President Donald Trump left the door open for additional trade negotiations after imposing new tariff rates on several countries.
HSBC sees buoyant outlook for Asia, Middle East
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 27/05/2025
» HSBC expects positive trade and capital flows into Asia and the Middle East, supported by the regions' strong economic fundamentals, despite heightened global trade tensions.