An ambitious wave of Chinese entrepreneurs is changing the definition of Chinese private equity investment, as the market looks for a revival after a slow few years; Cheng sees opportunities across product personalisation, robotics and different geographies.

Interest rates and sluggish M&A activity have dimmed loan syndication across Asia; bright spots are with sectorial opportunities.

The fund name is Eastgate-Samty Hospitality Fund I LP, and the hotels are in Tokyo, Nagoya, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

Chen shared her views on megatrends, AI, corporate governance, FX trading, wealth creation, payments and regional expansion, amid a volatile backdrop.

The Series A+ round was led by Nikko Asset Management, with support from Peak XV, Prosus, Saison Capital, and founder Walter de Oude; the Singapore-headquartered firm has also been granted a licence for Hong Kong.

As the Israeli firm expands into Apac, Singapore retail investors can access stocks from over 20 global stock exchanges, ETFs, and derivatives, on eToro’s social investing platform.

Amid rising geopolitical fragmentation and tightening capital, infrastructure is emerging as a resilient asset class. Philippe Valahu discussed how a shift towards climate-smart, gender-inclusive, and blended finance-backed projects is redefining long-term value.

Investment bank Kenanga has launched warrants tracking the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index and Tech Index, which saw a trading volume of $48.9m in their first week.

The rationale behind all the winners in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

The rationale behind all the winners in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.