12/02/2020
We observed that positive contributions from efficient investment in human capital have a greater significance for companies with lower labour productivity.
12/01/2020
For some perspective, those November moves pulled the Russell 2000 and the Dow into positive territory on a year-to-date basis, up 11.2% and 4.8%, respectively, while the Nasdaq Composite Index is tracking to finish the first 11 months of the year up arou
11/30/2020
No government can ignore the environment anymore. Instead, all their major decisions – from taxes to subsidies and more – will now have to have a global green economy at their heart.
11/30/2020
Hong Kong’s economy has ‘bottomed out’ and is set to recover, says economist
The government also revised the real GDP forecast for 2020 from a contraction of between 6% and 8%, to a 6.1% contraction.
11/30/2020
AIC consults on creating China and India sectors
The AIC said where possible it looked to use the same sector names and definitions as the Investment Association (IA), so consumers can easily compare funds, both open and closed-ended, with similar objectives.
11/27/2020
Asia needs to leverage stronger regional cooperation to boost COVID-19 recovery: Asian Development Bank
"Regional cooperation and integration has been an effective driver for strong economic growth and a sharp reduction in poverty,” ADB vice-president for knowledge management and sustainable development Bambang Susantono said in a statement.
11/27/2020
South-east Asia green economy may see US$1t in annual opportunities: report
Such opportunities include encouraging dietary shifts through alternative proteins and function foods, leading the future of urban agriculture and sustainable aquaculture, as well as building end-to-end traceability.
11/27/2020
Singapore among world's most competitive, pro-business economies, public sector report shows
Singapore has “sound economic fundamentals” and remains an “attractive location” for businesses to grow and invest, the report said.
11/27/2020
Explaining how the bank is helping companies during these difficult times
11/27/2020
This was on top of existing gender imbalances such as smaller superannuation balances for women and smaller bonuses.
11/26/2020
The OECD has calculated that pension, healthcare and long-term care costs will push up public debt as a share of GDP in G20 countries by 180% by 2060, and this could require offsetting tax increases of between 4% and 12% of GDP. 4
11/26/2020
As a whole, prime office rental recovery is expected to be slow in 2021, especially in core markets like Hong Kong and Singapore, with a continued decline of up to 3 percent, according to Knight Frank.
11/26/2020
This report quantifies the physical risk from climate change for Asia.
11/26/2020
Even Hong Kong officials now openly admit that the security of the hub’s status has been shaken and efforts are being made to reinvigorate links to the mainland.
11/25/2020
Whilst the campaign is unable to say exactly how much of its $200 billion investment portfolio is invested in coal, it claims the figure is likely between $3 billion and $6 billion.
11/25/2020
What challenges do pension policies face in the wake of the pandemic?
11/24/2020
While some banks are looking to establish remote working conditions as a new permanent standard, others are less convinced about its long-term effects. finews.asia reviews the measures and views from global banks in the region.
11/24/2020
The markets’ abiding hope is that the good news about a potential vaccine will overcome the near-term bad news about the impact of COVID-19 on global economic activity.
11/24/2020
The amendments aim to enhance the current framework in Singapore, so as to ensure that Singapore’s arbitration regime remains responsive and relevant to evolving needs.
11/24/2020
Economy had bottomed but recovery was not fast as the battered tourism sector hurt supply chains