Asia and the Pacific

Asia and the Pacific

Japan’s Small Investors Make Big ESG Statements

An investment strategy that considers environmental, social and governance factors is taking off among small and mid-size Japanese investors. The domestic issuance of green bonds,...

Maju Expressway Subsidiary to Buy Back Sukuk

Bright Focus Bhd, the concession holder of the Maju Expressway (MEX), has proposed to restructure its Islamic debt papers in a bid to boost...

Sustainability-Linked Loans: Next Instrument in Green Financing?

With more companies looking towards creating a more sustainable business, finding ways to fund those ambitions have evolved over the years, with "sustainable financing"...

Banking Industry in the Green Equation

For more than a decade, the buzz word in the majority of industries has been “green”, pertaining to environmentally-friendly practices. The eco-friendly business ideology...

Malaysia Can Tap On Sukuk Investors in UK: Mayor

The United Kingdom (UK) wants to deepen its trade ties with Malaysia particularly in the Islamic capital market, and in return, Malaysia can tap...

Yunnan Issues Blockchain Invoice for Tourist Attractions

The first blockchain-based invoice for tourist attractions in southwest China's Yunnan Province was issued at an international blockchain forum Saturday. Tourists can submit applications for...