Other Asia Pacific

AML / KYC

Korea, UNODC Partner to Tackle Transnational Crime

By Manesh Samtani | 25/05/2025

Korea’s National Police Agency and UNODC signed an MoU to formalise collaboration to combat transnational organised crime in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam Establishes Steering Committee to Develop IFCs

By Mark Johnston | 25/05/2025

Ho Chi Minh City would focus on traditional financial services while Danang would specialise in areas like green finance, trade facilitation, and fintech.

ESG / Sustainability

ASEAN Needs a Harmonised Carbon Market Framework: IETA

By Editors | 23/05/2025

Harmonised carbon policies across Southeast Asia can help boost private sector investment by reducing friction for carbon credit trading.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam to Amend Law to Improve Bad Debt Management

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

The amendments aim to remove obstacles in handling bad debts and bolster the banking system’s resilience.

Market Infrastructure

Vietnam Eases Account Opening Rules for Foreign Investors

By Mark Johnston | 22/05/2025

Vietnam simplifies account opening for foreign investors, removing barriers to boost stock market liquidity and accelerate its bid for emerging market status.

Capital / Liquidity

Vietnam Orders Inspections at Banks Engaged in Gold Trading

By Nithya Subramanian | 22/05/2025

SBV ordered to take measures to stabilise domestic gold market to prevent instability in exchange rates, interest rates, and the broader monetary and financial systems.

Enforcement

Vietnam Proposes New Penalties Regime for Crypto Market Violations

By Mark Johnston | 21/05/2025

A new draft decree proposes fines for violations in the cryptocurrency sector, including market manipulation and unlicensed operations.

Big Picture

FS-ISAC Outlines Cyber Threats Facing FIs in 2025

By Manesh Samtani | 20/05/2025

New report highlights growing cyber threats facing the financial sector, driven by emerging technologies, scam networks, and geopolitical instability.

Market Infrastructure

Bangladesh Shifts to Market-based Exchange Rate

By Editors | 20/05/2025

Bangladesh has adopted a more flexible, market-driven exchange rate to bolster its FX reserves and meet conditions set by the IMF.