Herald Van der Linde

Herald van der Linde
Born
EducationUniversity of Groningen
OccupationsHistorian, equity strategist
EmployerHSBC
Known forExpertise in Asian equity markets and authoring books on Indonesian history
Notable workJakarta: A History of a Misunderstood City (2020)

Herald Van der Linde is a Dutch historian and financial analyst based in Hong Kong.[1][2] He currently works at HSBC as head of equity strategy for Asia-Pacific.[3][4][5][6]

Career

Van der Linde authored two books focused on Indonesia, including on Jakarta, and another on the Majapahit Empire.[7][8] In 2022, Van der Linde published Jakarta: History of a Misunderstood City, focusing on the city's history, particularly through the lens of its kampungs.[9] In 2024, Van der Linde published Majapahit: Intrigue, Betrayal and War in Indonesia’s Greatest Empire, which received positive critical reception by The Jakarta Post and the Asian Review of Books.[1][10][11] He co-hosts HSBC's podcast Under the Banyan Tree.[12]

Publications

  • A Very Good Year: To Learn About Wine (2012)[13]
  • Another Very Good Year To Learn About Wine (2013)[14]
  • Jakarta: History of a Misunderstood City (2022)[15]
  • Asia’s Stock Markets from the Ground Up (2022)[16]
  • Majapahit: Intrigue, Betrayal and War in Indonesia’s Greatest Empire (2024)[17][18]
  • Srivijaya: Power, Trade, and Faith in Indonesia's First Maritime Empire (2026)[19]

References

  1. 1 2 ""Majapahit: Intrigue, Betrayal and War in Indonesia's Greatest Empire" by Herald van der Linde". 2024-08-22. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  2. ↑ "Why This Country's Stock Market Is Up 30% This Year". 2025-07-03. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  3. ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2021-11-02/hsbc-van-der-linde-on-central-banks-investment-strategy-video
  4. ↑ https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2019-12-11/we-see-good-upside-in-china-says-hsbc-global-research-s-van-der-linde-video
  5. ↑ Qin, Sherry. "Taiwan Outperforms as Asia's Strongest Market in 2024". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  6. ↑ Fritzell, Michael. "Interview with Herald van der Linde". www.asiancenturystocks.com. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  7. ↑ Bowring, Philip. "BOOK REVIEW: Jakarta, History of a Misunderstood City". www.asiasentinel.com. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  8. ↑ "Podcast with Herald van der Linde, author of "Majapahit: Intrigue, Betrayal and War in Indonesia's Greatest Empire"". 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  9. ↑ Linde, Herald van der. "Jakarta's future is hidden in its kampungs". Indonesia at Melbourne. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  10. ↑ Post, The Jakarta. "New book on Majapahit recounts tale of 'Indonesia's greatest empire' - Books". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  11. ↑ Yeung, Kenneth (2024-11-08). "Top 10 Recent Books on Indonesia". Indonesia Expat. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  12. ↑ "Under the Banyan Tree by HSBC Global Research". Under the Banyan Tree by HSBC Global Research. Retrieved 20 May 2026.
  13. ↑ "A Very Good Year: To Learn About Wine". Goodreads. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  14. ↑ "Another Very Good Year To Learn About Wine". Goodreads. Retrieved 2026-05-21.
  15. ↑ Van der Linde, Herald (2020). Jakarta: history of a misunderstood city. Singapore: Marshall Cavendish. ISBN 978-981-4893-48-0.
  16. ↑ Van der Linde, Herald (2022). Asia's Stock Markets from the Ground Up. SG: Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Private Limited. ISBN 978-981-4974-62-2.
  17. ↑ "Book Review: Majapahit: Intrigue, Betrayal and War in Indonesia's Greatest Empire". Australian Institute of International Affairs. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  18. ↑ "The Hindu-Buddhist Empire You've Never Heard Of". Cannonball Read 17. 2024-12-23. Retrieved 2025-08-09.
  19. ↑ "SRIVIJAYA by Herald van der Linde – Monsoon Books". www.monsoonbooks.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-06-25.