Singapore
Fintech was the most active sector by both value and volume.
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Malaysia’s Sunway launches $2.7b takeover bid for IJM Corp
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British Land CEO Carter set to join GIC-backed P3 Logistics
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ICG exits Singapore's PSB Academy to local investment firm
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China's Startorus Fusion raises over $143m in Series A funding
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India: Dharana Capital raises $250m for its second growth fund
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India
The largest transaction of the month was MoEngage’s $180m Series F round.
Greater China
However, China’s lack of advanced chipmaking tools is hobbling the sector.
Private markets in mainland China were a hive of activity at the fag end of 2025.
Rest of Asia
Japan is making the first major overhaul to its foreign investment screening law since 2019.
Automakers, for example, are creating robots to automate warehouse and factory tasks.
Investors are seeking more flexibility and diversity in strategies.
Indonesia
Several large telecom operators are spinning off their fibre infra into standalone platforms.
It allows companies to list simultaneously on Singapore Exchange and Nasdaq.
Ares is considering expanding its private credit business to Japan.
