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Insights
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Insights from our leaders to help you navigate growing complexity and set a path for sustainable growth.
Boosting FDI in emerging economies
Investors can help unlock key financial and societal returns, says Roberto Hoornweg, Co-Head Corporate & Investment Banking.
Escaping the sustainability debt trap
Debt conversions can unlock fiscal space for developing countries while mobilising sustainable finance at scale, writes Group Chairman Dr José Viñals.
How to make the most of Gen AI
Chief Strategy & Talent Officer Tanuj Kapilashrami shares her insights on how a 'skills passport' can help colleagues prepare.
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The future’s bright, the future’s green
ASEAN is poised to play a bigger role in the global green bond market We…
17 Jul 2017
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ASEAN to drive the next decade of global trade
Global trade is increasingly shifting towards Asia as high-growth corrid…
28 Jun 2023
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ASEAN needs to re-think approach to US$2.8 trillion infrastr…
Infrastructure investment in ASEAN from 2016 through 2030 is estimated t…
03 Apr 2019
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Opportunities arising from Middle East’s Asian pivot
The Middle East has always been considered an energy exporter to ASEAN, …
23 May 2022
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Bright spots in Asia remain
Despite a myriad of headwinds, Asia remains a bright spot with its growt…
26 Oct 2022
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Real-time banking for a digital-first ASEAN
A silver lining of the past 18 months has been the rapid pace at which b…
13 Jul 2021
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Embrace digital payments now to profit from tomorrow’s seaml…
Changing customer expectations are accelerating the adoption of digital …
01 Apr 2022
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Financial innovation strengthens Singapore’s role as an Asia…
By Anshuman Asthana Singapore is set to boost its position as a g…
24 Sep 2019
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Singapore & UAE: Complementary hubs for businesses
Both countries provide a gateway to regions that are growing at higher-t…
11 Nov 2024
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Opportunities in ASEAN to drive Standard Chartered’s wholesa…
Growing investor interest in the South-east Asia region will likely driv…
20 Apr 2023
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Businesses keen to work with governments to leverage opportu…
Business leaders remain upbeat about ASEAN’s growth potential and …
14 Dec 2022
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Hong Kong adapts to new market realities
Hong Kong has long been one of the world’s preeminent trading and …
20 Mar 2020
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Innovation and collaboration power Singapore’s renewable ene…
Singapore has outlined an ambitious plan to boost its renewable energy c…
05 May 2022
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The digital race in ASEAN’s changing landscape
Digitisation has presented businesses with unprecedented opportunities t…
30 Nov 2020
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Mobilising capital for ASEAN’s just energy transition
While Southeast Asia’s shift to a more climate friendly economy will req…
03 Oct 2023
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How private capital can power Singapore’s sustainable future
Learn about the opportunities for private capital to enable Singapore’s …
08 Aug 2025
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China an important driver for global recovery in H2: Standar…
China will be an “important driver” for global recovery in the second ha…
08 Feb 2023
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Banking the future of global business
Pictures of cargo ships queuing up outside ports in the U.S., Europe and…
18 Nov 2021