Tag Archives: Asia Pacific

ABL strengthens Asia-Pacific leadership with appointment of Li Xiang to oversee rigs, jack-up operations, and geotechnical services

(IN BRIEF) ABL has appointed Li Xiang as Regional Director to lead its rigs, jack-up, and geotechnical services across Asia-Pacific. Based in Singapore, Li Xiang will oversee operations across 10 countries and strengthen collaboration with ABL’s sister companies and technical … Read the full press release

Asia Risk honours Deutsche Bank for a quarter-century of leadership and resilience in Asia Pacific markets

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has received Asia Risk’s Best of the Best: 25 Years of Excellence award in recognition of its quarter-century of leadership and innovation in Asia Pacific. Over the years, the bank has helped shape the region’s financial … Read the full press release

Veteran banker Neel Laungani joins Barclays as APAC Head of Financial Sponsors to strengthen Investment Banking franchise

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed veteran banker Neel Laungani as Head of Financial Sponsors for Asia Pacific, based in Hong Kong. Reporting to Avinash Thakur and Christian Oberle, he will lead sponsor coverage, transaction origination, and execution, while collaborating with … Read the full press release

Savills appoints senior leaders across EMEA and APAC to strengthen global capital markets platform

(IN BRIEF) Savills has expanded its global capital markets platform with four senior appointments across EMEA and Asia-Pacific. David Kellett joins as Head of Hotel Capital Markets EMEA in London, bringing experience from Invesco and IHG; Maximilian Jedlicki becomes Head … Read the full press release

Upgraded UPI integration by Deutsche Bank delivers faster and more reliable digital transactions for merchants in India

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has upgraded its connection to India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI), enabling merchants and Payment Service Providers to process payments more quickly and efficiently through new direct payment rails. The improved infrastructure gives clients access to direct … Read the full press release

Covestro Taiwan names Annie Chen as new Managing Director to lead business transformation from September 2025

(IN BRIEF) Covestro has appointed Annie Chen as the new Managing Director of Covestro Taiwan, effective 1 September 2025. Currently Head of Supply Chain and Logistics for Taiwan, Korea, New Zealand, and Australia, Chen succeeds Dr. Carsten Wildebrand, who will … Read the full press release

Societe Generale Names Jerome Niddam CEO of Asia Pacific Operations

(IN BRIEF) Societe Generale will elevate Jerome Niddam to CEO of its Asia Pacific business on 1 September 2025, subject to regulatory clearance. Reporting to Co-Heads Anne-Christine Champion and Alexandre Fleury, Niddam joins the Group’s Management Committee and follows Cecile … Read the full press release

ABL appoints naval architect Richard Grant as Singapore Country Manager to accelerate offshore growth and client value

(IN BRIEF) ABL has named Richard Grant as Country Manager for Singapore, effective immediately. A naval architect with more than 15 years’ experience, Grant joined ABL in 2011 and has worked across the UK, Australia, the USA and Singapore, where … Read the full press release

Schindler Elevates Nitin Chalke to Lead Asia Pacific on Executive Committee from July 2025

(IN BRIEF) Effective July 1, 2025, Schindler is refreshing its Group Executive Committee. Nitin Chalke—formerly Country Head for Schindler India—will step into the Asia Pacific role, succeeding Robert Seakins who is retiring after 22 years at the company. Chalke’s longstanding … Read the full press release

New TÜV Rheinland–PECB Alliance Brings World-Class Cybersecurity and Data Governance Courses to Professionals

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Academy has forged a partnership with PECB to deliver comprehensive digital trust training throughout the Asia-Pacific region and beyond. The joint program will cover key areas such as cybersecurity, data protection, risk and compliance management, and … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Appoints Hyun-Nam Park as Chief Country Officer and ET Park as CEO of Deutsche Securities Korea

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has appointed Hyun-Nam Park as the new Chief Country Officer for South Korea and ET Park as CEO of Deutsche Securities Korea. These appointments follow the relocation of Samuel (Sam) Kim to New York, where he … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Earns Multiple Accolades at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2025 for Exceptional Corporate Banking Services

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank was honored with several awards at The Asset Triple A Treasurise Awards 2025, including Best Liquidity Management Bank and Best Structured Trade Finance Bank. The bank also received recognition as the Best Transaction Bank in China … Read the full press release

BASF Accelerates Automotive Coatings Growth with Major Production Expansion in Shanghai

(IN BRIEF) BASF’s Coatings division has significantly increased the production capacity of its Caojing plant in Shanghai from 8,000 to 18,800 metric tons per year for polyester and polyurethane resins used in automotive spraycoats. This expansion, part of BASF’s broader … Read the full press release

Metso Unveils Cutting-Edge Karratha Facility to Drive Sustainable Mining Operations

(IN BRIEF) In March 2024, Metso launched its largest global service center in Karratha, Western Australia, located in the heart of the Pilbara mining region. The state-of-the-art facility provides comprehensive 24/7 maintenance and repair solutions for heavy mining equipment, ensuring … Read the full press release

JERA Nex bp Unveils Elite Leadership Team to Propel Global Offshore Wind Expansion

IN BRIEF) JERA Co., Inc. and bp have announced the leadership team for their new 50-50 offshore wind joint venture, JERA Nex bp, positioning the entity as a global leader in the development, ownership, and operation of offshore wind projects. … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Celebrates Record Success with Key Awards in APAC Debt Financing and Sustainable Finance

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has received significant recognition in the Asia Pacific region, including being named Asia’s High-Yield Bond House of the Year by IFR. The bank’s commitment to innovation and sustainable finance solutions was further demonstrated through 14 wins … Read the full press release

Barclays Appoints Paul Johnson as Head of Equities for Asia Pacific to Drive Growth and Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has appointed Paul Johnson as the new Head of Equities for Asia Pacific, where he will lead the bank’s equities business in the region, focusing on Equity Derivatives, Equity-linked Financing, Electronic Trading, and Prime Services. Johnson will … Read the full press release

Merck and NTU Singapore Collaborate to Pioneer Digital Trust Technologies in Asia Pacific

(IN BRIEF) Merck has partnered with NTU Singapore’s Digital Trust Centre (DTC) to advance digital trust technologies in industries requiring high security and compliance. The collaboration will deploy Merck’s digital-physical trust platform in Singapore, the first of its kind in … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Earns Top Honors in Asia Pacific, Celebrating Success of Global Hausbank Strategy

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has received multiple prestigious awards in the Asia-Pacific region, including Best Corporate Bank and Best FX Bank, reflecting the success of its Global Hausbank strategy. The bank was recognized for its outstanding performance in corporate banking, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Bank Recognized as Best FX Bank in Asia Pacific and Western Europe by Euromoney

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Bank has been recognized as the best bank for foreign exchange (FX) services in both Asia Pacific and Western Europe by Euromoney. The award, part of Euromoney’s prestigious Foreign Exchange Survey, highlights Deutsche Bank’s ability to innovate … Read the full press release