Asia

Dawson Partners is opening a Hong Kong office as the investment manager looks to expand its private markets platform into Asia. The new office is intended to function as a regional base focused on investor engagement and capital-raising activity, the firm wrote in a press release.  The firm is...

Private equity firm EQT has raised $15.6 billion for its private equity Asia Fund, as investors seek diversification across both asset classes and regions.  The fund, which received capital from 75 new investors, had originally sought to raise $12.5 billion when it was launched in 2024,...

The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) is reportedly planning to sell approximately $1.5 billion worth of its Asia-focused private equity holdings.  The assets for sale include stakes in funds managed by Hillhouse Investment, Bain Capital and PAG, sources told Bloomberg.  CPPIB allocated...

Editor’s Note: A previous version of this article mistakenly reported that Bain Capital closed a fund with $12.5 billion in capital. It has since been corrected. Private equity firm Bain Capital completed fundraising for its sixth Asia-focused fund, exceeding its goal of $7 billion, as strong...

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Even as its troubles refuse to die down, aviation giant Boeing Co. (NYSE:BA) remains optimistic about the future and continues to bet on a surge in global air travel over the next two decades. What Happened: On Sunday, Boeing released its 2025 Commercial Market Outlook, forecasting global demand...

Billionaire investor Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates is planning to accumulate funding for an Asia-excluding-China fund that caters to Chinese investors looking to diversify their holdings across the Asian economy. What Happened: Bridgewater’s Chinese arm is looking to raise funds...

Louis Navellier, the growth investor behind Navellier & Associates, joined Benzinga’s PreMarket Playbook Thursday morning to discuss American exceptionalism in equity pricing, growth stocks and economic indicators impacting the markets. International Stocks: Navellier says he doesn...

As the Trump administration prepares to take office, analysts are identifying potential opportunities for tariff rate arbitrage. This comes amid expectations of increased tariffs on Chinese imports, which could have significant implications for global trade dynamics. What Happened: Evan Feigenbaum...

Shares of foundry Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (NYSE:TSM) climbed in premarket trading after the company reported September revenues. The Hsinchu, Taiwan-based company said its September revenues rose 0.4% month-over-month and jumped 39.6% to NT$ 251.87 billion ($7.82 billion)....

The first-ever cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that were introduced in Hong Kong earlier this year have experienced subpar performance and a lack of investor interest, despite the initial excitement surrounding their launch. What Happened: A recent report by Nikkei Asia revealed that...

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. Ltd. (OTC:HNHPF), a supplier to tech companies such as Apple, Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) reported record June quarter revenue and earnings that exceeded estimates, thanks to strong artificial intelligence server revenue. The company, which is...

The unwinding of the yen carry trades roiled the global markets on Monday although sanity returned, helping a rebound. Even as analysts sound caution regarding further unwinding that could happen over time and prolong the sell-off, a new threat is likely to aggravate matters further. Yen Out, Yuan...

Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture was struck by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake early Monday, but authorities have not issued a tsunami warning, easing concerns for residents and officials. What Happened: NHK World-Japan reports that a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit Ishikawa Prefecture on Monday morning,...

On Tuesday, Eli Lilly And Company (NYSE:LLY) announced that Chinese regulators have approved its diabetes drug tirzepatide.  This approval sets the stage for heightened competition with Novo Nordisk A/S (NYSE:NVO) in the crucial Asian market.  Tirzepatide, known...