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23 Mar 2023
Why shape-shifting Asia is good for the world
Products made in Asia, for Asia are driving global consumption growth, writes Surendra Rosha.
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20 Mar 2023
Greater Bay Area drives China’s new economy
The process of rebuilding from Covid is gaining fresh momentum, particularly in the GBA.
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01 Mar 2023
Women’s growing wealth fuels impact investing
Their wealth is rising rapidly in Asia – and women want to use it to make a positive impact.
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14 Feb 2023
How our acquisition of AXA Singapore will benefit customers
The integration of AXA Singapore into HSBC Life gives us the scale and expertise to offer customers what no-one else can.
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06 Feb 2023
The potential and pitfalls of Central Bank Digital Currencies
CBDCs have enormous potential, but economies must proceed with caution, writes Surendra Rosha.
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25 Nov 2022
Why Southeast Asia offers reason for optimism
The region is primed for growth, despite the gloomy global picture, writes Surendra Rosha.
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01 Nov 2022
The vital role of voluntary carbon markets
They have an essential part to play in the net zero transition, writes HSBC’s Chris Webb.
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31 Oct 2022
Asian emerging markets are not looking so bad after all
Find out why investors remain upbeat about their long-term growth prospects.
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01 Sep 2022
The rise of Asia’s wealth will boost its resilience
Our research explores the region’s growing pool of savings and its potential impact.
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25 Aug 2022
Hong Kong can be digital command centre for trade
The city’s role as an East-West interface has never been more crucial, writes David Liao.
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04 May 2022
Web3: It’s time to level up
Web 1.0 and 2.0? Been there, done that. Find out what Web3 has in store for you – or digital you.
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14 Feb 2022
Tokenisation: Driving financial innovation and conservation
Digital tokens could transform gold into a net zero asset – and protect the future of the Amazon rainforest.
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17 Jun 2021
Central Bank Digital Currencies explained
How they could drive growth and cut poverty – and mean tastier drinks at your coffee shop.
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22 Dec 2020
A dose of optimism
Vaccine breakthroughs should usher in a brighter dawn for global economic prospects for 2021, says HSBC’s Janet Henry.
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02 Dec 2020
The edge of disruption
The future is digital, but could growth driven by disruptive technologies come at a cost?
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26 Nov 2020
How banking will change after COVID-19
The pandemic and new technologies will have a permanent impact on the industry, says HSBC's Kevin Martin.
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17 Nov 2020
Central banks develop digital currencies
Sweden and mainland China could be the first places to issue their own digital currencies.
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16 Nov 2020
Asian nations sign new trade deal
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership moves the global centre of economic gravity further East.