Asia
wef puts hong kong top of its financial index
Hong Kong has taken the top position on the World Economic Forums Financial Development Index for the first time, moving ahead of both the United States and the United Kingdom.
friends unveils malaysian takaful business
Friends Life has launched its Shariah-compliant insurance business in Malaysia.
asia pac sales forecast to grow at 6pc pa
Asia Pacifics retail and consumer industry is forecast to grow at an average of 6% from 2011 to 2015, according to joint PwC and Economist Business Unit research, which also revealed that online purchases increased last year in China by 97% year on year.
iom courts chinese entrepreneurs
Members of the Isle of Man business community this month presented to a group of 14 high net worth Chinese entrepreneurs, to raise awareness of the benefits of doing business with the island.
foreigners bear brunt of new singapore move
In an effort to cool its scorching residential housing market, Singapore has introduced a new, extra stamp duty equal to 10% of the value of properties sold, which will apply only to foreigners.