China’s 5% growth in 2025 met official targets but the numbers masked deep sectoral divides and persistent weakness on the home front.
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Japanese lawmakers push for a $3.2trn sovereign wealth fund; South Korea to launch $14bn SWF; Taiwan's Bureau of Labour Funds awards $1.6 billion equity mandate; and more.
Trump’s “Donroe Doctrine” move puts Washington in charge of the South American nation's political transition — and vast oil reserves.
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund sign a $1bn partnership to fuel GBA expansion; Singapore’s MAS appoints six asset managers to oversee $2.2bn mandate to bolster the local stock market; Indonesian SWF Danantara secures a $1bn multi-currency credit facility from a syndicate of major international banks; and more.
The drop in the Bitcoin price raises fresh questions about the resilience of crypto markets through shifting investor priorities and volatile markets.
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund becomes lead investor in a $91m funding round for Infravision; Japan's GPIF reports a 5.52% return for Q2; Canada's OTPP is set to shut down its Asia real estate team; and more.
While the resolution eased immediate fears, the short-term funding deal leaves regional sentiment vulnerable to future US political gridlock.
Indonesian sovereign wealth fund Danantara lodges $1 billion bid for land near Mecca's Grand Mosque; Kazakhstan plans a $500m-1bn crypto reserve fund; Future Fund and QIC become full owners of clean energy developer Tilt; and more.
Australian SWF's value has grown to A$261bn ($171bn) since its establishment in 2006; Canada's pension fund OMERS will dismiss its entire Asia buyout team as part of a strategic reassessment of its private equity operations; Singapore's GIC is reportedly seeking to sell up to $1bn of its private equity funds' holdings; and more.
Investors offer their key takeaways after a high-level meeting of Southeast Asian leaders and key dialogue partners.
Export Finance Australia (EFA) will provide up to $175 million for IFM Investors’ private credit capabilities to partner with businesses in fast-growing region.
With defence, tech, infrastructure and energy in focus, investors are rotating into key sectors while watching inflation and forex risks.
