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Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation

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Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation
華僑銀行
The latest news and top stories on Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation, headquartered in Singapore. OCBC is involved in commercial banking, wealth management and insurance services, serving individuals, large corporates, SMEs and high-net-worth clients across Southeast Asia and Greater China. OCBC is the second largest bank in Southeast Asia by assets.
Analysts say Hong Kong remains attractive to overseas property investors. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property could gain as Middle East turmoil reshapes global wealth

Prolonged conflict in the Gulf could shift investor sentiment, though clear evidence of new capital inflows has yet to emerge.

Books and literature

War zones, jingles and litter picking – the HKILF’s literary legend visits

Indonesia

Indonesian finance minister pushes back after Moody’s rating cut

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong commercial property set for 10% rise in 2026, Colliers says

‘Measured recovery’ is in progress as mainland investment hits a half-decade high, consultancy says.

Workers clean the windows of a building in Tamar, with reflections of Wan Chai office towers reflected in the glass, on April 30, 2025. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks

Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand.

Family offices

Exclusive | Hong Kong favoured as wealth planning platform, bank CEO says

City’s stock market and incentives will continue to attract family offices from around Asia-Pacific, Bank of Singapore’s Hong Kong CEO says.

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Banking & finance

OCBC, Bangkok Bank, First Abu Dhabi join US$14 billion offshore yuan scheme

Leading banks from Southeast Asia and the Middle East are taking part in the programme, underscoring the city’s push as an offshore yuan hub.

The expanded yuan liquidity facility underscores Hong Kong’s push as a global offshore yuan hub. Photo: AFP
Malaysia

How the Peranakan Chinese built one of Southeast Asia’s most powerful networks

Born of trade and migration, the Peranakan community has forged a distinct identity that has bridged China and Southeast Asia for centuries.

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Singapore

Singapore’s young graduates feel the heat in ‘draining’ job hunt

A dearth of entry-level jobs has forced some young Singaporeans to pivot to stopgap roles and entrepreneurship.

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Singapore

Singapore arrests US-sanctioned yacht captain linked to tycoon Chen Zhi

Police said Nigel Tang was arrested for his ‘suspected involvement in money laundering offences’ related to the alleged scam empire boss.

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Cambodian tycoon Chen Zhi. Photo: Prince Holding Group
Banking & finance

Yuan’s long-term hedge costs equalise for first time since 2011

The risk reversal as the yuan has fared better than expected this year and as investors brace for a weaker dollar on Fed rate cut prospects.

The offshore yuan has strengthened 3.4 per cent against the dollar this year. Photo: Getty Images
Singapore

Fun or nuisance? Singapore’s pickleball fever leaves neighbours on edge

A shortage of courts has seen players turn to improvised venues in housing estates, prompting a surge in noise complaints.

Singapore

Why a US$70 day trip to Johor is now Singaporeans’ favourite leisure hack

Singapore residents made more than 11 million trips across the causeway in the first seven months of this year, fuelling a retail boom.

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Thailand

Will Thailand’s next PM be decided by the reformist opposition?

The People’s Party has demanded that any government it helps form must dissolve parliament within four months to hold a snap election.

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Demonstrators wearing accessories and face paint in the colours of Thailand’s national flag hold a sign reading ‘No prime minister from the Pheu Thai Party’ during a protest in Bangkok on Sunday. Photo: EPA
Tourism

Want a cheap Maldives-like holiday in Indonesia? The problem is getting there

As Indonesia banks on Bali to boost back its tourism sector, places like Seram Island and Raja Ampat are crying out for investment.

A view of Ora Beach on Indonesia’s Seram Island. Indonesia risks losing its tourism potential by over-relying on Bali and neglecting underdeveloped gems like Seram Island, experts say. Photo: Shutterstock
Singapore

‘Low-key crazy’: Singaporean students vie for campus finance club places

Facing intense competition for banking jobs, students hope membership in these clubs will help differentiate them to potential employers.

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