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you are currently viewing:South Asia's Growth Slows Amid Global HeadwindsApril 8, 2026--Region needs reforms to create enough jobs, accelerate growth
Released today, the latest South Asia Economic Update, Working with Industrial Policy, projects growth to recover to 6.9% in 2027. The report says, despite the near-term slowdown, South Asia continues to grow faster than other emerging-market and developing economies. The growth outlook is driven primarily by India's performance, underpinned by robust domestic demand as well as tariff cuts and recent trade agreements, including the free trade agreement with the European Union. Source: worldbank.org |
PAAMC HK Announced the Inclusion of its Two HK-US Equity ETFs in Southbound Stock Connect
April 24, 2026-Ping An of China Asset Management (Hong Kong) Company Limited ("PAAMC HK" or the "Company"), the offshore asset management platform of Ping An Insurance (Group) Company of China, Ltd., is pleased to announce that two of its exchange-traded funds (ETFs) - Ping An East-West Select ETF (3477 / 9477) and Ping An Technology Select ETF (3406/9406)- will be included in the Southbound Stock Connect scheme, effective May 6, 2026.
Thailand SEC proposes simpler licensing for crypto derivatives market
April 23, 2026- Thailand is moving to allow crypto firms to access derivatives licenses directly, easing entry into the market while tightening regulatory oversight.
According to the country's Securities and Exchange Commission,the proposed rule changes would allow licensed digital asset businesses to apply for derivatives licences within their existing entities, removing the need to set up separate companies.
A Turning Point for Viet Nam's Capital Markets
April 22, 2026- FTSE Russell upgraded Viet Nam's stock market from "Frontier" to "Secondary Emerging Market," unlocking an estimated US$3-5 billion in portfolio flows in the near term and up to US$25 billion by 2030.
Time to Shine: CSOP Gold ETF (3030.HK) Lists on HKEX Today
April 21, 2026-CSOP Gold ETF (3030.HK) has listed on HKEX today (21 April 2026) with an initial AUM size of about US$720 million (about HK$5.6 billion), making it Hong Kong's largest local physical gold ETF to date[1].
3030.HK seeks to provide investment results that, before deduction of fees and expenses, closely correspond to the performance of the LBMA Gold Price AM.
