On December 20, Minister of Finance, Co-Chair of the Joint Commission on Economic Cooperation between the Governments of Azerbaijan and Montenegro, Sahil Babayev, met with a delegation led by Deputy …
Towards a stable and inclusive financial sector in Bangladesh
These steps have confirmed long-standing structural weaknesses and past mismanagement: non-performing loans (NPLs) surged to 36% of total loans by September 2025, while system-wide bank capital ratios …
IMF approves $206 million fund for Sri Lanka
The IMF has approved an emergency funding of $206 million under its rapid finance instrument to help Sri Lanka “address the urgent needs arising from the catastrophic Cyclone Ditwah and preserve …
Bangladesh seeks sustainable finance as climate impacts deepen
Bangladesh, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, is increasingly at the forefront of global discussions on climate adaptation and sustainable financing. With rising sea levels, …
IMF approves $206 million emergency funding for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka’s recovery
IMF approves $206 million emergency aid for Sri Lanka’s recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, addressing urgent humanitarian and economic needs.
The 25-Year Shift That Made China a Global Superpower
China’s entry into the WTO in 2001 accelerated its rise as a global manufacturing and technology powerhouse, fueled export growth, and helped stabilize global demand during the financial crisis. As …
Hedge Fund Qube Takes Six UBS Floors in Hong Kong’s Central
Global multistrategy hedge fund firm Qube Research & Technologies Ltd. has signed the second-largest prime office lease in Hong Kong’s Central business district in more than a decade.
Hong Kong Issues One Of The Biggest Digital Green Bonds
In mid-November, the Hong Kong government priced an approximately HK$10 billion ($1.3 billion) tokenized green bond offering. It is the first global government issuance to permit settlement via …
Hong Kong exchange amends float rules to strengthen city’s status as global finance hub
The reforms are meant to boost liquidity and attract high-quality companies, reinforcing the overall competitiveness of the capital markets.
Hong Kong’s RedotPay raises nearly $110 million Series B to push global stablecoin payments
The Hong Kong-based fintech says demand for stablecoin-powered cards and cross-border payouts is accelerating as it scales payments beyond crypto trading.