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Analysts say US policy uncertainty and high debt ‌mean the dollar could weaken over the long term. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Banking & finance

Sovereign investors with US$29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears

61% of central banks polled by finance firm Invesco said US debt levels negatively impact the dollar’s long-term position as a reserve asset.

Indonesia

Indonesia’s rupiah rebounds but rate rises threaten the middle class

Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Malaysian police probe reports of Jho Low’s secret 1MDB meetings in Kuala Lumpur

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Malaysia

High stakes, low odds: why Trump pardon is unlikely for 1MDB’s Jho Low

The request appears unlikely to succeed because Low has never appeared in a US court, stood trial or accepted responsibility, analysts say.

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Jho Low poses for a photo at his Jynwel Capital office in Hong Kong on March 11, 2015. Photo: SCMP
China stock market

China names Liu Haoling as CSRC deputy amid market stabilisation push

Regulator brings in seasoned official with deep risk and compliance experience amid renewed focus on IPO scrutiny and market stability.

Commodities

Geopolitics to drive Hong Kong mining fundraising amid ‘supercycle’, experts say

Hong Kong could see more mining IPOs as global demand for resources accelerates, though national security issues may slow deals: experts.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong investment chief joins global board in first for Chinese sovereign funds

FCLTGlobal announces that Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, has become one of the 19 directors on its board.

HKIC CEO Clara Chan delivers a speech at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in February last year. Photo: Elson Li
Malaysia

Malaysia court orders ex-PM Najib to pay US$1.3 billion to 1MDB unit

Kuala Lumpur High Court ruled that Najib was liable for losses incurred by ‌SRC International, a former subsidiary of 1MDB.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Investment firms remain upbeat on deals despite geopolitical tensions, bankers say

Private equity, sovereign funds and family offices are sitting on record stocks of dry powder even as geopolitical risks cloud the global outlook.

Hong Kong stock market

The big cornerstone comeback: what’s driving investors back to Hong Kong IPOs?

After four subdued years, the cornerstone investors that anchor Hong Kong’s IPO market are returning in force, reshaping the deal landscape.

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Banking & finance

Opinion | Why Asia’s sovereign wealth funds are rethinking US Treasuries

Asian funds are no longer treating US Treasuries as the default destination for their surplus capital, but as one option among many.

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The Department of the Treasury building in Washington, DC, on August 20, 2022. Photo: AFP
China-Africa relations

As China seeks to globalise the yuan, it finds a new vehicle in Africa

Africa Finance Corporation executive says entering Chinese capital markets is a ‘natural evolution’.

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China Conference: Southeast Asia

Indonesia eyes China partners to build ‘better than the EU standard’

Sovereign wealth fund Danantara targets waste-to-energy, smart grids, and data centres, leveraging a global tech leader for green and infrastructure growth.

China Conference: Southeast Asia

Profits, not politics: Danantara Indonesia chief vows to keep fund professional

Chief Investment Officer Pandu Sjahrir is committed to operating the fund with transparency – even if he has to say no to the government.

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Danantara Indonesia Chief Investment Officer Pandu Sjahrir speaks at the South China Morning Post’s China Conference: Southeast Asia 2026 on Tuesday. Photo: SCMP
Indonesia

Indonesian finance minister pushes back after Moody’s rating cut

Moody’s has downgraded Indonesia’s credit rating outlook to negative from stable, citing reduced predictability in policymaking.

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Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa smiles to journalists during the handover ceremony in Jakarta on September 9, 2025. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong stock market

Chinese energy drink maker Eastroc’s shares debut flat in Hong Kong

Eastroc, which raised US$1.3 billion in city’s biggest IPO so far this year, draws strong retail demand amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.

Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia set to redraw economic road map as megaprojects scale down

A plunge in construction deals and the postponement of the 2029 Asian Winter Games have cast doubts on Riyadh’s Vision 2030.

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China's economic recovery

China seeks ‘slow bull’ rally

Chinese policymakers intervene in stock markets to ease downturns and cool booms in a bid to stabilise the finance sector and prevent bubbles.

China seeks ‘slow bull’ rally
Indonesia

Bank Indonesia independence questioned as Prabowo nominates nephew to board

Thomas Djiwandono’s nomination comes amid fears that monetary policy autonomy may fall victim to the president’s ambitious economic targets.

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Malaysia

Malaysia’s Umno chief denies he ‘sidelined’ Najib to save himself

Ahmad Zahid, who has been cleared of corruption charges, says the party has ‘never wavered’ from its position of supporting its ex-leader.

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Banking & finance

Growth in sovereign investors’ China exposure slows amid political tensions

Inflows fall 58 per cent as sovereign wealth funds grow cautious, yet outlook signals selective opportunities ahead, experts say.

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Sovereign investment activity has become increasingly politicised, forcing some Western state-owned investors to avoid major deals in China, according to a data platform. Photo: EPA
Najib Razak

Video | Disgraced ex-Malaysian PM Najib guilty in final 1MDB case

The disgraced former prime minister was found guilty in the final criminal trial stemming from the corrupt 1MDB fund.

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Malaysia

With 1MDB verdict due, will Malaysia’s Najib have to ‘prepare for the worst’?

The High Court will rule on abuse of power and money laundering charges, with Najib facing the prospect of lengthy prison terms if found guilty.

Malaysia 1MDB scandal

Malaysia to get back US$30 million worth of fine art linked to 1MDB scandal

The 12 artworks, including pieces by Picasso and Matisse, were bought by a former lawyer for the state investment fund.

Banking & finance

Editorial | Investment body adds to coffers and clarity on Hong Kong’s long-term future

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation has made good progress on fulfilling a mandate that goes beyond just generating financial returns.

Hong Kong’s financial district is seen at sunset on November 17. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s investment body posts US$300 million income in first year

Every dollar invested by the HKIC has attracted more than six in long-term market capital, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.

View of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

Trump wants a sovereign wealth fund to compete with China. Big questions remain

Ten months after it was proposed as a key tool to compete with China, there are still few clues about how it can be structured and managed.

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Bonds

China’s currency push gains ground as Russia nears issuance of yuan bond

Foreign governments have raised a record 13 billion yuan (US$1.8 billion) via yuan bonds this year, Bloomberg-compiled data shows.

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