Based in Bangkok, Nattaphan Assavavisessivakul will become Citi's head of markets, Thailand, in August.

An acquisition in Hong Kong by the New Frontier Group, an IPO by Sunho Biologics on the HKEX and a $1.5bn investment into Singapore by AstraZeneca, are signs that investments in next generation cancer treatments are increasing in the region.

Singapore-based Lee, who has been recently promoted to the bank's global head of investment banking, told FA how private credit is becoming an attractive option for Asia's SMEs.

The Chinese internet giant’s recent ride hasn't been easy amid geopolitical tensions, a gloomy domestic economy and the high cost of capital. FA spoke to analysts and economists to assess the firm's outlook, as Alibaba drives its break-up strategy.

Despite solid growth and exciting potential, overseas markets still only account for a small portion of Chinese electric vehicle makers’ revenues.

The Southeast Asia (SEA) Investment Financing Facility will provide loans, guarantees, equity and insurance for projects to help boost Australian trade and investment, with clean energy and infrastructure development as key targets.

Read the rationale behind the winners of the best Asia deals for the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2023.

High profile setbacks for FTX and Binance are unlikely to stop the potential of tokenisation, stablecoins and digital bonds in the region, but progress will come with greater regulatory scrutiny.

Middle Eastern investors are looking at Hong Kong to diversify their portfolios into Chinese assets. FinanceAsia looks at where money is being invested, and how the SAR’s complex crypto regulations could be holding the city back.

Read on to find out the winners of our Deal Awards – Asia.