Global institutions are trimming their Greater China exposure, managing low-probability conflict risks on the back of souring relations between Beijing and Taipei.
Rising tensions in the Middle East escalated sharply following US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, intensifying fears of regional conflict and a potential disruption to global oil flows.
A flare-up in violence between the South Asian neighbours is prompting some global fund managers to eye a shift toward Southeast Asian and Gulf nations.
Industry experts remain divided on Beijing's potential intervention in the $22.8 billion port sale, with the fate of these strategic shipping assets hanging in geopolitical balance.
Asian markets face a watershed moment in 2025, as Japan's record M&A volumes and India's sustained growth contrast sharply with Greater China's 90% plunge in PE fundraising, forcing investors to adapt through innovative financial instruments and diverse exit strategies.