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.

Listed on Abu Dhabi’s securities exchange, the $100 million three-year deal is executed via HSBC’s digital assets platform.

Mubadala Capital is anchoring FWD Group’s Hong Kong IPO with a US$150 million investment, as the insurer looks to raise around US$500 million in a deal led by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs.

The funds have been raised to meet MTR’s growing spending needs for upcoming railway and real estate projects.

Asia's listed firms must raise their corporate governance to improve market conditions, as international investors continue to eye the US stock market, the Asian Corporate Governance Association has warned.

The loss-making Singapore-based airline, 49% owned by Qantas, has been hit by supplier costs, airport fees, aviation charges, and growing capacity and competition in the region; Qantas, which has been impacted by Cyclone Alfred, said Singapore remains a "critical hub".

The proceeds from institutional investors will be primarily used to support the Luang Prabang Hydroelectric Power Project in Laos.