Andrew Tjaardstra

Amid an array of digital initiatives in the region, Apac cross-border payments are expected to hit $24 trillion by 2033; B2B and B2C payments are leading the way.

The offering, which will go towards railway projects and sustainability goals, included a record HK$3bn 30-year tranche.

Kwok Tai Law has tendered his resignation with Oi Wai Wong set to replace him. Far East Consortium International is the European casino operator's major shareholder.

Hakimuddin Kanorwala has taken on the role this month.

Global fintech Choco Up has teamed up with digital credit firm CHUAN; the annual financing gap for SMEs is estimated at $2.5 trillion.

As treasurers show more interest in the use of digital assets, the two firms will integrate stablecoins into payment flows over the next few months.

The global firm is the first to introduce on-site solar energy at the cargo hub and is expanding the use of electric vehicles across Apac.

The RBI is taking a cautious approach as it sees GDP slowing in the fiscal year 2026/7 to 6.9% from 7.6% amid higher prices as a result of the war in the Middle East.

The renewal and modernisation of container ships is a priority for the global firm, including the use of green methanol-powered ships.

Amid more interest from treasury teams in digital assets such as stablecoins in Apac, the system has been designed to allow them to see all these accounts in one place.

As oil prices soar, one senior economist argues the currency is "adjusting to a new global equilibrium". Foreign investors pulled over $10bn from Indian shares in March and the RBI is introducing controls on banks' FX positions.

The agriculture giant, with the backing of Standard Chartered, is looking to support supply chains in South America, including with Asia, through the sustainability-linked loan.