China

China's insurance giant is increasing technology investments with a view that AI's long-term potential remains intact as markets shift their focus from hype to fundamentals.

Institutional capital is pivoting towards purpose-built rental, student and senior housing to capture inflation-linked returns.

The sovereign investor wants publicly listed investments to account for 70-75% of its AI allocation, giving it greater flexibility as technology and investment opportunities change.

The insurer is steering its capital towards investments in semiconductors and AI, as an equity-market rally drives a 228.6% jump in first-half profit.

Allocators are considering cross-currency swaps to unlock higher returns in Australia's AAA-rated Kangaroo market and China's offshore issuance.

Future Fund initiates CEO search; Taikang Insurance Group rejigs senior leadership; and more.

As AI demand drives tech valuations sky high, Chinese equities, healthcare and select cyclical sectors in the region are becoming more attractive.

Kazakhstan fund preps bond roadshow; Malaysia PM orders probe into Khazanah investment arm; NFRA greenlights Hong Kong ETFs for insurers; Korea's NPS launches 30-person hiring drive; and more.

The insurer outperformed industry benchmarks through a portfolio anchored in fixed income, balanced equities, selective alternatives and growing AI investments.

As China’s semiconductor push reshapes allocations, AsianInvestor spoke to experts on how to capture structural alpha, manage yields and navigate valuation gaps.

Despite regulatory advancements aimed at strengthening ESG frameworks, sustainable investment across Asia Pacific (Apac) endured heavy outflows in the second quarter (Q2) of 2026, according to a report by Morningstar.

While the US remains the commercial benchmark, Asia’s ecosystems are rapidly scaling, anchored by state-backed funds, regulatory reforms and sovereign ambitions.