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A protester holds a poster of Jho Low as a pirate during a rally in Kuala Lumpur on April 14, 2018. Photo: AP
Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Malaysian police probe reports of Jho Low’s secret 1MDB meetings in Kuala Lumpur

An online portal news portal quoted sources as claiming that Low attended the meetings under the protection of the Chinese delegation.

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Malaysia

High stakes, low odds: why Trump pardon is unlikely for 1MDB’s Jho Low

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China stock market

China names Liu Haoling as CSRC deputy amid market stabilisation push

Commodities

Geopolitics to drive Hong Kong mining fundraising amid ‘supercycle’, experts say

Hong Kong could see more mining IPOs as global demand for resources accelerates, though national security issues may slow deals: experts.

Heavy machinery handling bauxite and iron ore is seen in China’s eastern Shandong province. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong investment chief joins global board in first for Chinese sovereign funds

FCLTGlobal announces that Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, has become one of the 19 directors on its board.

Malaysia

Malaysia court orders ex-PM Najib to pay US$1.3 billion to 1MDB unit

Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Najib was liable for losses incurred by ‌SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1MDB.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Investment firms remain upbeat on deals despite geopolitical tensions, bankers say

Private equity, sovereign funds and family offices are sitting on record stocks of dry powder even as geopolitical risks cloud the global outlook.

Commentators remain broadly optimistic about the outlook, despite continuing tensions in the Middle East. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong stock market

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

Banking & finance

Opinion | Why Asia’s sovereign wealth funds are rethinking US Treasuries

Asian funds are no longer treating US Treasuries as the default destination for their surplus capital, but as one option among many.

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China-Africa relations

As China seeks to globalise the yuan, it finds a new vehicle in Africa

Africa Finance Corporation executive says entering Chinese capital markets is a ‘natural evolution’.

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Multilateral lender Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has confirmed that a debut panda bond issuance is “on the table for this year”. Photo: Getty Images
China Conference: Southeast Asia

Indonesia eyes China partners to build ‘better than the EU standard’

Sovereign wealth fund Danantara targets waste-to-energy, smart grids, and data centres, leveraging a global tech leader for green and infrastructure growth.

A technician checks and cleans solar panels at a bus station in Depok, Indonesia. The Southeast Asian country has set its sights on cooperating with China to lower emissions and fix environmental problems while strengthening infrastructure, energy and technology developments. Photo: EPA-EFE
China Conference: Southeast Asia

Profits, not politics: Danantara Indonesia chief vows to keep fund professional

Chief Investment Officer Pandu Sjahrir is committed to operating the fund with transparency – even if he has to say no to the government.

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Indonesia

Indonesian finance minister pushes back after Moody’s rating cut

Moody’s has downgraded Indonesia’s credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing reduced predictability in policymaking.

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Hong Kong stock market

Chinese energy drink maker Eastroc’s shares debut flat in Hong Kong

Eastroc, which raised US$1.3 billion in city’s biggest IPO so far this year, draws strong retail demand amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Eastroc’s IPO attracted 16 cornerstone investors, who subscribed to about 49 per cent of the offer. Photo: Handout
Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia set to redraw economic road map as megaprojects scale down

A plunge in construction deals and the postponement of the 2029 Asian Winter Games have cast doubts on Riyadh’s Vision 2030.

An artist’s impression for The Line, 500-metre tall parallel structures in the heart of the Red Sea megacity Neom. Photo: Neom/AFP
China's economic recovery

China seeks ‘slow bull’ rally

Chinese policymakers intervene in stock markets to ease downturns and cool booms in a bid to stabilise the finance sector and prevent bubbles.

Indonesia

Bank Indonesia independence questioned as Prabowo nominates nephew to board

Thomas Djiwandono’s nomination comes amid fears that monetary policy autonomy may fall victim to the president’s ambitious economic targets.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Umno chief denies he ‘sidelined’ Najib to save himself

Ahmad Zahid, who has been cleared of corruption charges, says the party has ‘never wavered’ from its position of supporting its ex-leader.

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Umno President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi reacts after being acquitted of corruption on September 4, 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE
Banking & finance

Growth in sovereign investors’ China exposure slows amid political tensions

Inflows fall 58 per cent as sovereign wealth funds grow cautious, yet outlook signals selective opportunities ahead, experts say.

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Najib Razak

Video | Disgraced ex-Malaysian PM Najib guilty in final 1MDB case

The disgraced former prime minister was found guilty in the final criminal trial stemming from the corrupt 1MDB fund.

Malaysia

With 1MDB verdict due, will Malaysia’s Najib have to ‘prepare for the worst’?

The High Court will rule on abuse of power and money laundering charges, with Najib facing the prospect of lengthy prison terms if found guilty.

Malaysia’s former prime minister Najib Razak attends the verdict of his house arrest bid at Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex in Malaysia on Monday. Photo: Reuters
Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Malaysia to get back US$30 million worth of fine art linked to 1MDB scandal

The 12 artworks, including pieces by Picasso and Matisse, were bought by a former lawyer for the state investment fund.

The works are being held by Christie’s and Sotheby’s auction houses in the United States. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

Editorial | Investment body adds to coffers and clarity on Hong Kong’s long-term future

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation has made good progress on fulfilling a mandate that goes beyond just generating financial returns.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s investment body posts US$300 million income in first year

Every dollar invested by the HKIC has attracted more than six in long-term market capital, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.

US-China relations

Trump wants a sovereign wealth fund to compete with China. Big questions remain

Ten months after it was proposed as a key tool to compete with China, there are still few clues about how it can be structured and managed.

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Since President Donald Trump announced the establishment of a US sovereign wealth fund in February, it has fuelled both expectations and controversies. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Bonds

China’s currency push gains ground as Russia nears issuance of yuan bond

Foreign governments have raised a record 13 billion yuan (US$1.8 billion) via yuan bonds this year, Bloomberg-compiled data shows.

A photo taken on November 10, 2025, shows a view of the Kremlin in Moscow. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | In betting on Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong is really betting on itself

Hong Kong’s future may lie not in choosing between East and West, but in linking Asia with the Middle East and beyond.

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Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Fugitive Jho Low’s sister and associate ordered to pay US$2.8 billion to 1MDB

The judge noted that May Lin and associate Eric Tan failed to appear in court, resulting in a massive default judgment in the ongoing 1MDB suit.

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