investments

Deals ramp up in Asia’s healthcare space with cancer focus

An acquisition in Hong Kong by the New Frontier Group, an IPO by Sunho Biologics on the HKEX and a $1.5bn investment into Singapore by AstraZeneca, are signs that investments in next generation cancer treatments are increasing in the region.

May 28, 2024

Beijing buys into Southeast Asia's economic troubles

China is keen to assist infrastructure projects across Southeast Asia in an effort to extend its business lines and political influence.

December 06, 2015

KKR sees barriers falling in Southeast Asia

Ming Lu, head of the private equity group for the region, tells FinanceAsia that finding talent is tough but attitudes have changed.

April 14, 2014

Temasek grows investment portfolio to record $173 billion

The investment firm’s latest annual review also shows that it generated a total shareholder return of 8.86% in the year to March.

July 04, 2013

Saratoga raises $151 million after lowering IPO price range

The Indonesian investment company attracts a small group of long-term investors amid a challenging market, while a number of other listing hopefuls are lining up.

June 09, 2013

Saratoga seeks growth capital through public listing

The Indonesian investment company, which owns stakes in Adaro Energy and Tower Bersama, is hoping to overcome a challenging market to raise at least $171 million from a Jakarta IPO.

June 04, 2013

China could hit 9% growth, but for how long?

A return to government investment is expected to prime the pump in the first half of the year; the question is how long Beijing can keep it up.

March 13, 2013

TPG plans $1.5 billion of investments in China

The private-equity firm signs agreements with the governments in Shanghai and Chongqing to set up two renminbi-denominated funds of Rmb5 billion each to invest in Chinese companies.

August 25, 2010

Man raises the roof with methane

Man Investments has raised $600 million for its China Methane Recovery Fund and unveils its new green unit, Man Environmental Capital Opportunities.

April 10, 2008

China looks to Germany for investment opportunities

According to a recent White & Case poll, top decision-makers at some of China's biggest companies are looking to central Europe as a site to set up shop.

July 18, 2006