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China had robust import and export growth in May despite the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Fitch has upgraded China's GDP forecast to 4.6% this year after "surprisingly good" Q1 data. In a volatile market, SpaceX is set to go public on June 12.

The US investment giant exceeded its $10bn target after an active 24 months of deals in the region, especially in India and Japan.

The long-standing executives joined Baring Private Equity Asia, now known as EQT Private Capital Asia, nearly two decades ago, and have helped build the firm's Asia private capital platform.

A new International Energy Agency report, unveiled at GenZero Climate Summit 2026, says transition credits could accelerate Asia’s coal phase-down, but only if backed by stronger policy, power planning and market integrity.

Asia Fund VI exceeded its $7bn target and will focus on opportunities across technology, industrials, consumer, healthcare, business and financial services.

The Asian Development Bank has unveiled a landmark $70bn investment drive to transform regional connectivity by 2035, by integrating cross-border power grids and build an 'Apac Digital Highway' to bridge the energy and technology divide for millions.

The former JP Morgan banker will be joining Citi in June from tech firm Dream Sports, and will be based in Mumbai.

Bhavin Shukla will become managing director, head of infrastructure investment banking, Japan Asia North and Australia & Asia South, at the US bank.

British Climate Partners will work with investors to deploy capital through equity platforms and mezzanine finance to scale clean energy projects in developing Asia; the annual investment required to diversify away from coal is huge.