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Japan’s Mizuho joins global health investment initiative

Triple I for GH1 seeks to mobilize private capital for universal health coverage.

DBS, SkillsFuture SG ink two-year partnership to boost green skills in SMEs

Courses will be offered under the DBS BusinessClass Academy and its partners.

HSBC Singapore appoints new head of commercial banking

She previously held the role of head of global banking.

Philippines on track to meet digital payments goal: central bank 

Nearly 4 in 10 Filipinos now have e-money accounts, says Deputy Governor Tangonan.

Artificial Intelligence can fill the crevices in the banking industry: UnionBank exec

Other potentials of AI in banking could help reach broader markets in the underserved segment of the country.

HLB and Cagamas concludes RM300m green deal

It is Malaysia's first corporate issuance relating to green housing loans and financing.

Bank Rakyat Indonesia issues new green bonds worth IDR6t

This is in line with the BRI’s commitment to sustainable finance.

Golden Week drives Alipay spending by Chinese tourists

The average spending has surpassed pre-COVID-19 levels

KakaoBank buys 10% in Superbank, enters partnership to boost digital banking in Indonesia

Superbank is planning to publicise its mobile app later in the year.

GCash operator Mynt buys payment platform from Globe for $41m

This comes ahead of plans for GCash to launch an IPO.

SG’s financial sector welcomes automation amidst economic uncertainty

20% of staff have noted resistance to the overall process of automation.

DBS, Univers ink deal to concoct digital solutions toward net-zero

Pilot tests will initially involve DBS' SME clients in Hong Kong, India, Mainland China, and Singapore.

UOB assembles panel for sustainability advising

Industry experts were handpicked to lead the panel.

Non-bank and housing financers to see robust loan growth in 2024: Ind-Ra

Diversified large NBFCs might turn to public debentures.