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The unresolved dispute over military-use rare earths materials in US-China trade negotiations threatens to fragment global supply chains, creating both challenges and opportunities for investors across Asian markets.

CPP Investments backs Ares-managed data centre fund; Australian super fund increases allocation to alternative property sectors; Hong Kong industry groups propose MPF default fund consolidation; Oman's sovereign wealth fund launches $200m Vietnam growth fund.

Singapore's state investor shifts strategy after startup losses; New York pension fund commits $150m to agriculture; Malaysia's EPF reports 13% decline in Q1 investment income, and more.

Japanese insurer forms strategic partnership with UK asset manager; Hong Kong's first investment-grade sukuk ETF lists on exchange; Franklin Templeton establishes unit for central banks and sovereign funds; and more.

Qatar sovereign fund to become third-largest shareholder in ChinaAMC; Australian pension funds back Airwallex's $300m funding round; CapitaLand launches first onshore master fund in China; Taiwan plans to establish sovereign wealth fund; and more.

Cbus names new CIO and equity head; Aware Super CIO transitions to international role; AustralianSuper taps London equity lead; Seviora appoints new CEO, and more.

Hong Kong pension fund suffers 3.2% April drop amid trade tensions; Norway's sovereign fund sees largest loss in 18 months despite increasing US allocation; Keppel secures $1.53bn for flagship funds; and more.

Australian super fund developing Australia's largest intermodal terminal; Multiple Korean funds launch tenders for domestic and foreign investments; Malaysia's KWAP sees market decline as buying opportunity, and more.

The Alliance to End Plastic Waste is driving this shift through blended finance and performance-based models, crafting a new blueprint for scalable, sustainable solutions.

Rumah Group, a Singapore-based single family office, explains how it is carving out a thoughtful approach to decarbonisation, with a strategic push into three climate-critical sectors.

As a global non-profit, the Alliance to End Plastic Waste continues to strengthen funding for infrastructure, technology, and community initiatives, accelerating the transition to a circular economy.

Jenni Risku of Click Ventures, a Singapore and Hong Kong based single family office highlights the growing role of community-building and AI in tackling global challenges while mitigating risks for investors.