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Market Perspectives
Latest news and trends shaping ASEAN
Investing in ASEAN’s digital future
With ASEAN’s digital economy projected to grow to USD2 trillion by 2030, businesses must adopt rapid innovation to leverage new opportunities. Explore how regional connectivity, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic partnerships are transforming ASEAN into a global digital powerhouse.
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Singapore and UAE
Complementary hubs for businesses
8 tips for ASEAN treasurers
Discover how to make the most of new technologies and operating structures.
Time to invest in ASEAN
ASEAN as the investment destination of choice to enhance supply chain resilience.
ASEAN acting on climate
As the world’s fourth-largest energy consumer, ASEAN plays an important role in climate change.
Blended finance in ASEAN
Governments are seeking solutions to scale up investments.
Meet Mike Samson
CEO Philippines for Standard Chartered
Return -Adaptation finance
Every dollar could generate up to 12 dollars of benefit
Decade’s best growth play?
The three reasons for my optimism are in energy, infrastructure, diversification.
Bangladesh’s green bond
Bangladesh’s first sustainability-linked bond promotes sustainability in debt and equity markets.
Indian electric mobility
GreenCell Mobility: Leading EV buses for sustainable transit.
Thai tourism embraces green
Minor International commits to reducing emissions and conserving water in a new financing deal.
Sustainable trade ecosystem
A sustainable trade ecosystem is ASEAN’s best route to building resilience
Banks & fintech cooperation
The best digital financial products will come out of the combined efforts of banks and fintech companies
ASEAN’s Climate Commitment
Standard Chartered is bridging the financing gap and supporting innovative projects
Towards Net Zero
ASEAN aims for net zero emissions by mid-century through global collaboration and local adaptation
Mobilising capital in ASEAN
To attract capital, bankability of projects is essential
ASEAN and Africa
These markets on opposite shores of the Indian Ocean have much to offer
ASEAN’s potential unleashed
ASEAN must fully leverage sustainable infrastructure, digitalisation, and innovative financing
Transition finance is key
Create value by providing innovative financing solutions
Resilience in uncertainty
How strong corporate governance enables firms to stay ahead of the curve
Race to net-zero
Banks and financial institutions have a vital role to play to ensure that real impact is made
Moving towards net zero
Firms in Asia can overcome the challenges that are holding them back from attaining net-zero
Australia net zero journey
Partnerships can further the nation’s energy transition
ASEAN currencies: What next
Regional banks are poised to withstand the tests