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ADB launches $70bn push to connect Asia's power grids and digital networks

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.

May 09, 2026

ASX prepares for A$12bn Firmus Technologies IPO

Roadshows in Apac are under way for the IPO of the innovative data centre firm, which would boost Australia's sluggish ECM market.

May 07, 2026

Private credit's wobble could be fixed income's moment

As private credit comes under more scrutiny and AI reshapes capital markets, Capital Group makes the case that public fixed income is having its most compelling moment in a generation.

May 03, 2026

China Hongqiao Group issues Rmb10.2bn convertible bond

The HKEX listed aluminium giant will use the money to stockpile bauxite, refinance debt, to invest in overseas projects, share repurchases and for general corporate purposes; it also made a concurrent share repurchase.

May 08, 2026

OCBC expands in 'key growth market' Indonesia by buying HSBC's retail and wealth business

Upon completion of the transaction in 2027, OCBC Indonesia’s AUM will increase by 25% and the bank's credit card balances will grow by more than 150%.

May 05, 2026

TotalEnergies and Nextnorth to build Philippines solar power plant

SMBC, ING and Standard Chartered have helped provide the $300m financing for the project in Luzon, which will support the country's energy transition.

May 05, 2026

Capital Group to open first Middle East office in Abu Dhabi

The global investment firm is planning an office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market later this year, with Benno Klingenberg-Timm, head of institutional for Europe and Asia, readying to relocate to the region.

May 05, 2026

Raj Rathi to join Citi's M&A team in India

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

May 05, 2026

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British International Investment launches £1.1bn SE Asia clean energy initiative

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.

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EQT raises $15.6bn Apac fund

BPEA IX will focus on control investments in leading companies across technology, healthcare, industrial technology, services, and technology services; several deals have already closed in Japan and South Korea.

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