Starbucks has asked a short-listed group of potential bidders to submit non-binding bids for a stake in its China business within the next two weeks, two people with knowledge of the matter said.
Vietnam set to pilot five licensed digital asset exchanges
Regulators are set to launch a scheme allowing more than one exchange, opening the door for domestic players in digital finance.
Tokenised prospects within a new financial order
Dada Zhuang, chief business officer of digital asset group MEXC Vietnam, shared her perspective with VIR’s Vy Vy on trust-building mechanisms and ecosystem priorities needed to elevate Vietnam’s ...
Financial forum studies conglomerates
The Financial Sector Forum (FSF) concluded its fourth Financial Conglomerate Supervisory College, an initiative aimed at strengthening the monitoring of ...
Philippine Property Billionaire Manuel Villar’s $24 Billion Conundrum
In an unaudited financial report released in March, Villar Land booked a massive of $24 billion in revaluation gains, which was rejected by Punongbayan & Araullo, its external auditor.
Japan to ramp up bond interest rate assumption for next annual budget, Yomiuri reports
Japan's Ministry of Finance is preparing to ramp up the interest rate it factors in for long-term government bonds to the highest level in 17 years as it gathers in other ministries' budget requests ...
Japan MOF preparing to raise long-term rate estimate in FY2026 budget request, Yomiuri reports
Japan's Ministry of Finance is preparing to raise its assumed interest rate for long-term government bonds at 2.6 per cent for fiscal 2026/27 budget requests, the highest level in 17 years, the ...
Trump tariffs live updates: White House advisor Navarro expects 50% India tariff
White House trade advisor Peter Navarro again criticized India for its ongoing purchases of Russian oil and said he anticipates the planned 50% punitive tariffs on Indian imports will take effect next ...
Analysis-Indonesia’s Regional Budget Cuts Set to Spur More Local Tax Hikes and Public Outrage
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Thousands of Indonesians have taken to the streets this month to vent against higher taxes, and local leaders warn public outrage will only worsen if President Prabowo Subianto's ...
Pakistan To Hold Dialogue With Bangladesh Hardliners, India Keeps An Eye
India will be closely watching the developments in the neighbourhood this weekend as Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar are scheduled to be in Dhaka for a three-day visit.