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Citi Welcomes Nomura’s Senior MD as New Co-Head of Investment Banking in Japan

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

Citi has tapped Akira Kiyota and Taiji Nagasaka as co-heads of investment banking for Japan, an appointment that took effect on October 1, 2025. This strategic move signals Citi’s commitment…

Former HSBC Executive Makes Bold Moves In Hong Kong’s Sluggish Real Estate Market

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

In a surprising twist for Hong Kong’s real estate landscape, Peter Wong, the former HSBC executive, has been actively investing in the city’s housing market over the past three months.…

UBS Subsidiary Faces Setback with Loss of Esteemed Banking Mandate

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

Revamping Leasing: Porsche Shifts Focus to Internal Management Porsche Switzerland is making a significant pivot in its leasing strategy. In a recent announcement, the iconic sports car manufacturer revealed that…

Cybercriminals Target Organizations with Phony App to Steal Data and Demand Ransoms

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

In a worrying trend, hackers are escalating their tactics by targeting organizations across Europe and the Americas, employing social engineering to install a modified version of a legitimate data import…

Harley-Davidson Faces $1.4M Fine in Japan for Unfair Dealer Quotas – What This Means for Retailers

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

Japan’s antitrust authority is set to impose a significant penalty on Harley-Davidson’s local subsidiary, amounting to JPY200 million (approximately US$1.38 million), for placing unreasonable sales quotas on its dealers. The…

Raiffeisen Reports: Immigration Key to Sustaining GDP Growth Momentum

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

Swiss Economy’s Growth Weighed Down by Global Concerns The Swiss economy’s growth appears to be buoyed more by immigration trends than by domestic productivity, according to Raiffeisen’s latest semi-annual economic…

Fuel Prices Drop as Value-Added Tax Reduction Sparks Savings for Consumers!

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

Retail fuel prices have seen a reduction as a result of a newly implemented National Assembly resolution on value-added tax. Starting Tuesday, the maximum retail price of biofuel E5 RON92…

Tokyo’s Average Asking Rents Experience a 0.5% Decline: What It Means for Renters and Landlords

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

The latest findings from Savills, based on a semi-annual survey by the Japan Real Estate Institute (JREI) and BAC Urban Projects, paint a promising picture for retail in Tokyo. Average…

Asia’s Retail Revolution: Sustainability, Tech Innovation And Community Engagement Shape Future Strategies

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

The retail landscape in Asia is witnessing seismic shifts as brands pivot to embrace sustainability and social responsibility at the heart of their strategies. Against this backdrop, leading retail players…

Malaysia’s Private Sector Loans Surge 5.4% in May, Boosting Economic Confidence

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

Asia’s retail landscape is brimming with innovation, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rise of omnichannel strategies among major players. As consumers in the region demand seamless…

Bank Australia’s Merger with Qudos: A Strategic Move to Enhance Competitive Edge in Retail Banking

Mei Ling Tan July 2, 2025

Bank Australia (BAL) has strengthened its foothold in the competitive banking landscape with its recent merger with Qudos Bank. The two entities joined forces on 1 July 2025, with Qudos…

Vietjet Celebrates 7/7 with Up to 77% Off All Flights and New Vietnam–China Routes

Gurkeerat Kaur July 2, 2025

This summer, Vietjet is turning up the heat with its exciting 7/7 double-day promotion, offering millions of discounted tickets with up to 77% off (excluding taxes and fees), applicable across…

Gold Bar Prices Surge as Global Market Rates Rebound – What It Means for Investors

Mei Ling Tan July 1, 2025

Vietnam gold bar prices rose on Monday afternoon as global bullion rates recovered from a one-month low. On Monday, the price of gold bars from the Saigon Jewelry Company increased…

AIS Unveils Nation’s First Homegrown Hyperscale Cloud Platform, Pioneering the Future of Digital Services

Mei Ling Tan July 1, 2025

Thailand is making waves in the digital landscape with AIS Business unveiling the country’s first hyperscale cloud infrastructure, entirely operated by a Thai company. This bold move comes as demand…

AEON Credit Service Reports Impressive 31.3% Profit Surge to US$13.9 Million in Q1!

Mei Ling Tan July 1, 2025

AEON Credit Service (Asia) Company Limited has announced promising financial results for the three-month period ending May 31, 2025, showcasing its resilience and strategic focus in a competitive market. The…

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Citi Welcomes Nomura’s Senior MD as New Co-Head of Investment Banking in Japan

Former HSBC Executive Makes Bold Moves In Hong Kong’s Sluggish Real Estate Market

UBS Subsidiary Faces Setback with Loss of Esteemed Banking Mandate

Cybercriminals Target Organizations with Phony App to Steal Data and Demand Ransoms

Harley-Davidson Faces $1.4M Fine in Japan for Unfair Dealer Quotas – What This Means for Retailers

Raiffeisen Reports: Immigration Key to Sustaining GDP Growth Momentum

Fuel Prices Drop as Value-Added Tax Reduction Sparks Savings for Consumers!

Tokyo’s Average Asking Rents Experience a 0.5% Decline: What It Means for Renters and Landlords

Asia’s Retail Revolution: Sustainability, Tech Innovation And Community Engagement Shape Future Strategies

Malaysia’s Private Sector Loans Surge 5.4% in May, Boosting Economic Confidence

Bank Australia’s Merger with Qudos: A Strategic Move to Enhance Competitive Edge in Retail Banking

Vietjet Celebrates 7/7 with Up to 77% Off All Flights and New Vietnam–China Routes

Gold Bar Prices Surge as Global Market Rates Rebound – What It Means for Investors

AIS Unveils Nation’s First Homegrown Hyperscale Cloud Platform, Pioneering the Future of Digital Services

AEON Credit Service Reports Impressive 31.3% Profit Surge to US$13.9 Million in Q1!

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