Mar 29, 2024 I recently came across a new book titled Vietnam: Asia’s Rising Star by Brook Taylor and Sam Korsmoe, which delves into Vietnam’s economic potential. The book provides insights into the country’s future geoeconomic trajectory, its growth story, and its geopolitical challenges. It also analyzes Vietnam’s growth trajectory
Mar 28, 2024 I recently came across some interesting financial news. BPI Private Wealth is aiming to double its assets and capture a significant portion of the local high net worth market by targeting US$53 billion in assets under management by 2026. There were also reports of foreign banks in
Mar 27, 2024 I recently came across some valuable financial insights from various newsletters. One of them covered topics such as retirement planning, stock market bubbles, economic signals for 2024, personal finance podcasts, estate planning, banking, and funding for investment. It also provided advice on discussing estate planning with family
Mar 26, 2024 I recently came across an article discussing the China-backed Cambodia Funan Techo Canal project, which has raised concerns about China’s influence in Southeast Asia. The project aims to connect Phnom Penh to Cambodian ports, bypassing Vietnam, and has sparked worries about Beijing’s expanding economic influence in the
Mar 25, 2024 I’ve been following the news about the upcoming 6-month T-Bills auction on March 27th, and it seems like there’s a lot of anticipation around whether interest rates will surpass 4.0% or decrease further. The T-Bills are offering a significantly higher yield compared to bank Fixed Deposits, which
Mar 24, 2024 I recently came across news about the global semiconductor shortage impacting the production of various electronic devices, including smartphones, laptops, and automobiles. The shortage, caused by a combination of factors such as increased demand, supply chain disruptions, and chip production limitations, has led to production delays and
Mar 23, 2024 I recently read that investment adviser Jerry Golden suggests adding the value of your home to your retirement income planning. The healthcare industry is still dealing with complications from a cyber attack at UnitedHealth’s Change Healthcare, but systems are being gradually restored. There’s also been a surge
Mar 22, 2024 I recently learned that the Real Estate Asia Awards 2024 is calling for nominations of exceptional real estate projects. The awards program aims to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding achievements in the real estate industry across Asia, focusing on transformative developments and projects. Federal Reserve officials are expressing
Mar 21, 2024 I recently read that a survey revealed that wealth does not equate to financial resilience, with lower-income respondents better at covering short-term financial obligations than their high-income counterparts. Additionally, funding for women-led startups in Southeast Asia has seen a 42% dip, but SOLIDWORKS experts foresee a promising
Mar 20, 2024 I recently heard about a new type of securitization being pitched by a veteran of alternative investment management. This securitization is designed to allow banks to transfer carbon risk. The idea is that by transferring this risk, banks could potentially free up their balance sheets and reduce