Gov't Strengthens Financial Inclusion by Providing Bank Accounts for Public
The Government continues to strengthen public financial inclusion and literacy by providing bank accounts for all Indonesian citizens. The initiative was one of the key topics discussed during a limited meeting chaired by President Prabowo Subianto with cabinet members and staff at the Merdeka Palace, Jakarta
EPF Dividend 2026: What Malaysian Workers Need to Know About Their Retirement Savings
The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) has announced its dividend rates for 2026. Here is what Malaysian workers need to know about their retirement savings this year.
Malaysian Civil Servant Salary Guide 2026: Complete Pay Scale from Gred 1 to Gred 54
Complete 2026 guide to Malaysian civil servant salaries covering all grades from support staff to Director-General, including allowances, benefits, and pension scheme.
How to Improve Your Credit Score Fast: 10 Proven Methods
Boost your credit score by 50-100 points with these proven strategies. Understand the 5 factors, dispute errors, and build credit the right way.
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Understanding Credit Scores: How They Work in Asia and Why They Matter
Your credit score determines loan approval and interest rates. Learn how credit scoring works across Asia and proven strategies to improve your score.
How to Create a Monthly Budget: Complete Step-by-Step Guide 2026
A monthly budget is the foundation of all financial success. Learn the 50/30/20 rule, free budgeting apps, and step-by-step methods to take control of your money.
How to Build an Emergency Fund: Complete Guide for Workers in Asia 2026
An emergency fund is your financial safety net. Learn how to build one from scratch, where to keep it, how much you need, and mistakes to avoid — tailored for workers in Asia.
Indonesia Islamic Finance & Sukuk Investment Guide 2026
Complete guide to investing in Indonesian Islamic finance and Sukuk. Learn about government Sukuk (SR/OR), corporate Sukuk, and how foreign investors can access the world largest Islamic bond market.
Best High-Yield Savings Accounts in Southeast Asia 2026
Compare the best high-yield savings accounts across Southeast Asia in 2026. Interest rates, deposit insurance, and how to open accounts as a foreigner.
How Banks Work: A Simple Guide to Deposits, Loans, and Interest
Banks are at the centre of the economy, but how do they actually make money? This guide explains deposits, loans, and interest in plain language.
FAB to Provide Over AED500 Billion (USD135 Billion) in Green Finance by 2030, Increasing Sustainable Commitment by 80%
Dubai, UAE - First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's largest bank and one of the world's largest and strongest financial institutions, today announced that it will lend, invest and facilitate over AED500 billion (USD135 billion) in sustainable and transition financing by 2030. The new target, an 80 per cent increase over FAB's 2021 commitment of AED275.4 billion, (USD75 billion) represents the largest sustainable finance commitment made by any MENA bank to date. The commitment by the UAE's large
CTBC Supports Taiwanese Employees to Go Overseas
CTBC Bank Co., Ltd., staged an exhibition titled “Home Away From Home-Taking an adventure with the Leap to Embrace Cultural Differences!” at the Songshan Cultural and Creative Park on Nov. 25 to encourage Taiwanese professionals to chase their dreams of pursuing careers abroad. Having attracted approximately 2,000 visitors, this event invited speakers to share their observations on Southeast Asian culture, as well as talks on intercultural marriage and stories of Taiwanese expat
Rakuten Card’s Systems Development Subsidiary in Vietnam Relocates to New, Expanded Office
Rakuten Fintech Vietnam Co., Ltd., a systems development subsidiary of Rakuten Card Co., Ltd. today announced the company has relocated to a new location in Ho Chi Minh City as of November 13 to enable the company to further increase personnel and expand business operations, in response to growing systems development work. Rakuten Card established Rakuten Fintech Vietnam as a development center in October 2021 with the goal of driving sustainable growth, accelera
Increase in New Loan Disbursement Drives Growth in KB Bukopin's Interest Income in Q1 2023
Bank KB Bukopin (BBKP), succeeded in posting an increase in interest income by 23.5% YoY to IDR 1.1 trillion in the first quarter of this year.
PermataBank Holds Annual General Meeting of Shareholders 2023 and Announces Dividend Distribution
PT Bank Permata Tbk (“PermataBank” or “Bank”) shareholders have approved the agenda items proposed at its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGMS).
The Importance Of Cashflow Considerations In The Supply Chain
Oliver Chapman, CEO of supply chain specialists OCI, the No.1 fastest-growing company in the UK 2022, comments on the supply chain implications of recent banking challenges and higher interest rates.
Fully Supported by KB Financial Group- South Korea, Bank Bukopin Is Increasingly Recognized by Institutions and World Rating Agency
In the midst of global banking turmoil, especially in the United States, full support from major shareholders of a bank such as KB Financial Group (KBFG)-South Korea for PT KB Bukopin, Tbk. is very important.
Index Launch: Remittances Play a Powerful Role in Consumers’ Financial Planning
As global populations navigate macroeconomic headwinds, consumers expect remittances to play an even stronger role in their current and future financial planning.
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Indonesia’s EV Battery Venture: Harnessing The Economy’s Growth Potential
According to Citi, Indonesia is gaining a foothold in the global supply chain for decarbonization metals and EV batteries.
Citi Named Best Bank in Asia at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence
Citi has been awarded Asia’s Best Bank for 2022 at the Euromoney Awards for Excellence. Regionally, Citi also received Best Bank for Financing and Best Bank for Transaction Services in Asia.
Standard Chartered: Indonesia’s economy to see faster recovery this year
Indonesia’s economy is expected to undergo faster growth this year, while the country’s central bank will likely take a more moderate approach in regard to its policy rate.
Citi Named Best Bank in Asia by The Asset Magazine
After a record year supporting clients across Asia Pacific, Citi was named Best Bank, Best Corporate & Institutional Adviser, Best Equity Adviser, Best Equity-Linked Adviser, and Best Bond Adviser by The Asset Magazine.
CIO Insights 2Q22 Summary: Anchor in the Storm
Amid the upheaval from the Russia-Ukraine conflict, alongside worries over the impact of surging oil price on inflation and the Fed’s policy response, many clients are asking if they should just liquidate their portfolios and hold cash. For sure, market sentiment is never positive in any outbreak of a military conflict.