Southeast Asia is chasing the AI boom, but at what cost?
In a swanky penthouse office outside Kuala Lumpur, tech firm Zetrix AI is putting a grand plan into…
China tightens its grip on global shipbuilding, grabbing 85% of new orders
China’s shipyards have mounted an astonishing comeback after facing down US efforts to curb their dominance last year,…
HSBC’s head of wealth says the old retirement model is dead — and 87% who’ve tried the new one say it changed their life
Americans are worried about saving enough for retirement, but they may want to start thinking about retirement differently.…
China’s ‘landmark’ drug pricing guidelines widen biotech profit window: analysts
The State Council, China’s cabinet, has published guidelines on innovative drug pricing that a bank analyst has described…
How PayMe’s 3.3 million users and Hong Kong firms could start using stablecoins
For Hong Kong’s 3.3 million PayMe users, everyday transactions such as buying coffee or splitting bills with friends…
The State Pension alone won’t fund my lifestyle. Here are my top 5 retirement income picks
Image source: Getty Images More and more people are waking up to a simple truth: they can’t afford…
China’s luxury spending seen boosting global sales in 2026 despite headwinds
Luxury is back. Following a relatively stagnant 2025, the industry is forecast to accelerate in 2026, with China’s…
Major update on contactless ‘change next week’ from Lloyds, HSBC, Santander, Barclays, Natwest
BBC expert explained how the ‘change at the checkout’ will unfold from next Thursday 10:20, 13 Mar 2026Updated…
Why China’s path to ‘financial superpower’ status could begin in Hong Kong
When Wilson Chan Fung-cheung joined Hong Kong’s banking industry as a foreign-exchange trader more than four decades ago,…
Chinese shoppers are Asia’s biggest airport spenders, study finds
Chinese travellers are outspending their Asian peers at the region’s airports in search of gifts, food and luxury…
China expands oversight of major banks amid property sector risks
China has expanded its list of domestic systemically important banks (D-SIBs) – institutions subject to tighter regulatory standards…
As China intensifies offshore tax hunt, exporters struggle with compliance
For those in China’s cross-border trade business, a sweeping tax crackdown is beginning to be felt. Heightened scrutiny…