saudi arabia

An emerging investment corridor: Hong Kong, Saudi and beyond

FinanceAsia caught up with HSBC’s Christina Ma to discuss how increasing investment connectivity between Asia and the Middle East is reshaping traditional capital markets and paving the way for the expanded use of private capital.

November 05, 2024

Hong Kong's SFC explores cross-listings of ETFs with Saudi Arabia

The SFC's CEO Julia Leung recently visited the head of Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority and Saudi Exchange's CEO, while Saudi Aramco has launched a secondary offering.

June 04, 2024

Allen & Overy expands in Middle East with Riyadh launch

The move comes ahead of the law firm's merger with Shearman & Sterling, and adds to A&O's regional presence, where it has offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

March 26, 2024

Belt and Road 2018: Saudi Arabia shipbuilding

FinanceAsia examines what China’s Belt and Road initiative has actually brought to the world last year. This is the fifth of our 10-part series.

April 23, 2019

HKEx’s Li in Primary Connect play for Saudi Aramco

Hong Kong is pinning its hopes of luring Saudi oil giant Aramco on a further trading tie-up with China, but the scheme is big and difficult to execute, says the bourse’s chief executive.

September 05, 2017

Saudi prince leads $400 million investment in 360Buy

Alwaleed bin Talal buys into China’s second-biggest online retailer.

February 18, 2013

Consumers are optimistic in key emerging countries

Higher income expectations, healthy savings and rising aspirations will fuel consumer spending in 2011, according to a new Credit Suisse survey of seven emerging markets.

January 17, 2011

Saudi Arabia reduces dependence on oil

Saudis are promoting other sectors of the economy in an effort to build on competitive advantages other than oil.

February 02, 2009

Saudi's strong fundamentals

The kingdom is sailing through the credit crunch thanks to rising forex reserves and little leverage.

January 28, 2009

Saudi Arabia open for business

The Middle EastÆs most pro-business economy continues to open up to foreigners. But just who is investing in the kingdom?

January 04, 2009