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

Despite some valuation gaps, fundamentals in key sectors such as technology and energy, in addition to country reforms, are attracting capital as optimism picks up.

Canadian giant Alimentation Couche-Tard, which owns Circle K, has dropped its $46bn takeover bid for Seven & i Holdings, the owner of 7-Eleven.

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.

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

Chuan How Tan has joined the international law firm, which is expanding in Asean, from DFDL Singapore.

The rationale behind all the winners in mainland China, Hong Kong, Mongolia, South Korea and Taiwan.

With geopolitical tensions rising, Beijing’s new Hong Kong–Shenzhen policy aims to open alternative capital channels

With deep experience across Asia’s fund hubs, Samantha Fu joins Ogier Global in Singapore to support the firm’s growing offshore governance and private capital platform.