As the US government shutdown enters its 20th day with mounting economic costs, Asian equity markets are attracting global investors with their valuation advantage, policy stability and diverse sector opportunities.
As the market surges and retail flows intensify, institutional investors are raising concerns about cracks forming in overextended private credit markets.
With billions in digital investments and blockchain-backed governance, Malaysia offers legal certainty, making it a trusted node in the “China+1” ecosystem.
Southeast Asia’s new sovereign investor is rapidly investing in the region’s growth and green transition, while Singapore’s GIC notes that easing rates, a weaker US dollar, and reforms are drawing global investors back to Asia.
Canadian pension fund La Caisse is seeking infrastructure, credit and real estate investment in Asia Pacific; Abu Dhabi's SWF ADQ is aiming to secure a $4 billion syndicated loan from Greater China banks; China's basic pension insurance fund doubles its assets; and more.
Institutional investors are turning back to Asia, lured by deeply undervalued markets and structural growth opportunities. Khazanah and Income Insurance say Asia’s economic heft and rising private-market participation provide compelling investment opportunities.
Australian superannuation fund partners with Goodman to establish a $1.3bn logistics platform in the US; Future Fund discloses investments in major weapons manufacturers; Japanese pension funds follow GPIF's impact investing shift; and more.