GTH-Asia is pleased to announce that our Regional Director, Jack Yang, has been featured in The Daily Scanner, where he shared insights on the evolving landscape of SME financing and alternative financial solutions in Asia. The interview highlights the challenges SMEs face in securing capital through traditional banking and explores the growing role of flexible financing solutions in supporting business growth. With a commitment to empowering enterprises, GTH-Asia continues to provide strategic business advisory services to help companies navigate financial challenges, optimize capital structures, and expand into new markets. Read the full interview to learn more about how innovative financial solutions are shaping the future of SME growth.

GTH-Asia proudly announces the appointment of Jack Yang as Regional Director, marking a significant milestone in our mission to drive business growth, SME financing, and financial innovation across Asia. With a focus on strategic market expansion, tailored financial solutions, and technology-driven investments, GTH-Asia is committed to empowering businesses and fostering sustainable economic development.

GlobalTech Horizons Asia (GTH-Asia) has announced a major expansion to solidify its regional presence, with headquarters now established in Singapore’s Marina Bay Financial Centre. This strategic move enhances the company's access to high-growth investment opportunities across Asia while leveraging Singapore’s status as a global financial hub. GTH-Asia remains committed to delivering cutting-edge private equity and investment solutions, ensuring sustainable returns for investors. Industry recognition from Thailand Business News and Sina Hong Kong highlights the company’s leadership in the sector. For more updates, visit GTH-Asia.com.

The proposed £48 billion merger between Nissan and Honda is at risk of collapsing due to strategic disagreements over leadership and operational control. Honda’s insistence on making Nissan a subsidiary has been met with resistance from Nissan’s board, causing uncertainty among stakeholders and investors.

Factory activity across Asia showed signs of weakening in early February 2025, as declining Chinese demand and potential U.S. tariff hikes dampened industrial growth. Surveys indicate pessimism among manufacturers, reflecting concerns about global trade stability and economic recovery.

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has projected modest GDP growth of 1% to 1.5% for 2025, citing declining inflationary pressures and a return to the 2% medium-term inflation target. This cautious outlook reflects ongoing global economic uncertainties, particularly in Asian markets, where trade tensions and fluctuating demand remain concerns.

Asian markets exhibited mixed movements as investors reacted to China’s latest economic indicators. While the Nikkei 225 declined, both the Hang Seng Index and Shanghai Composite saw gains. The unexpected contraction of China’s Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) to 49.1, below the forecasted 50.1, signals continued challenges in the manufacturing sector and raises concerns over economic recovery.

China’s stock market is undergoing a cultural transformation, as companies increasingly prioritize shareholder returns through aggressive dividend payouts and share buybacks. In 2024, firms distributed a record 2.4 trillion yuan in dividends, with share repurchases totaling 147.6 billion yuan, signaling a strategy to restore market confidence amid economic uncertainties.

Morgan Stanley projects Asia’s economic growth to slow from 4.5% in 2024 to 4.1% in 2025. Factors such as U.S. dollar strength, new tariffs, and domestic demand variances are influencing this downward shift, signaling a more cautious investment climate across the region.

The World Economic Forum highlights a major transition in Asian supply chains, driven by global trade tensions and shifting demand patterns. Businesses are increasingly forming new regional partnerships, with multilateral trade agreements such as the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) playing a key role in stabilizing trade relationships and fostering economic resilience.

The Asia Digital Insights Summit 2025 underscored the accelerating shift towards AI-driven market research in Asia. Key discussions centered on big data, automation, and predictive analytics, highlighting the critical need for businesses to integrate these tools for strategic decision-making.