Leading banks pivot towards global standards
Vietnamese banks are moving to establish subsidiaries and expand operations at the new International Financial Centre (VIFC).
BOJ debated need for more rate hikes, weak yen impact on prices, January minutes show
TOKYO: Many Bank of Japan policymakers saw the need to keep raising interest rates, with some calling for timely action on mounting inflationary pressures, minutes of their January meeting showed, highlighting their hawkish bias even before the Iran war boosted oil prices.
NZ central bank warns prolonged energy shock could force rate hikes
AUCKLAND: The head of New Zealand's central bank said on Tuesday that monetary policy would look through a temporary spike in energy costs from the conflict in the Middle East but higher rates could be needed if inflation threatened to become entrenched.
VPBank seeks US$1.2bil in ESG-linked deal
HANOI: Vietnam Prosperity JSC Bank is seeking a sustainability‑linked loan of about US$1.2bil, according to people familiar with the matter, in what would be one of the country's largest financings tied to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics.
BSP likely to hold rates if inflation proves short-lived
MANILA: The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may be able to keep interest rates steady rather than resort to defensive tightening if the global energy crunch caused by the Middle East conflict pushes domestic inflation above target only briefly.
Banks resilient even if Mid-East war is extended
PETALING JAYA: Banks are poised to sustain growth even if there is a prolonged conflict situation in the Middle East.
Base MHIT plan sustainable, accessible
PETALING JAYA: Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) believes rising medical costs are a real concern for many Malaysian families, following discussions with stakeholders, including from the government, the private healthcare sector and consumer groups.
AEON Bank supports communities and financial inclusion in Ramadan campaign
KUALA LUMPUR: AEON Bank has launched its Ramadan and Syawal 2026 campaign, themed "Niat di Hati, Budi Terpateri," highlighting the role of good intentions and thoughtful actions in creating meaningful community impact.
Maybank finances S$65mil loan for Singapore’s fourth egg farm
PETALING JAYA: Maybank is extending a term loan facility of up to S$65 mil to ISE Foods Holdings (IFH), a subsidiary of SGX-listed Ellipsiz Ltd, to support the development of Singapore's fourth egg farm.
Bank Negara's international reserves dip to US$128.1bil
KUALA LUMPUR: Bank Negara's international reserve fell marginally to US$128.1bil as at March 13 compared with US$128.3bil as at Feb 27.
