Banking

Thailand is facing a significant risk of a sovereign credit rating downgrade due to a combination of chronic fiscal deficits...

China's banks face challenges but remain solid due to strong capital, liquidity, and regulations. SME lending expands but raises risks,...

Singapore M&A structures attract ASEAN investment through legal certainty, tax efficiency, strong governance, and strategic regional entry points.

Islamic finance, rooted in Shariah principles, grows globally, with assets projected to reach US$7.5 trillion by 2028.

The Thai banking system continues to demonstrate resilience, supported by strong capital buffers, substantial loan loss provisions, and solid liquidity.

Thailand's economy experienced a slowdown, driven by temporary declines in services and manufacturing, despite growth in exports and modest improvements...

Global and regional financial safety nets, like ASEAN+3's CMIM, enhance economic resilience against crises with measures like the Rapid Financing...

The increasing financial interconnectedness in the ASEAN+3 region raises the stakes for potential cross-border shocks.