All Asia Pacific articles – Page 4
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White papersStill bearish on China? As Beijing takes action, watch the data to see if it’s working
Recent data has painted a bleak picture of China’s economy. As 2024 unfolds, there are signals that Beijing is finally stepping up to the plate with a solid raft of measures designed to improve consumer and business confidence. For investors trying to gauge whether these moves are effective, here are the indicators to keep an eye on.
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White papersCrowded out – Asian species feel the heat
Asia is rich in biodiversity but the risk of nature degradation is high due to rapid urbanisation, agricultural expansion and over-fishing. Sonya Likhtman explores the risks facing the region and the implications for engagement with companies in Asia.
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White papersChina’s pivot: steering through turbulence to sustainability
”The goal of Chinese policymakers is to manage the economic transition; this suggests deleveraging has become the new priority over the old growth-centric approach.”
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PodcastOuterblue Talks Green – The rise of responsible investing in Asia
Asia faces distinct and complex challenges when it comes to the energy transition as it looks to balance economic development with the necessity to transition to a low carbon economy.
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White papersISA Outlook 2024: Asia Pacific – a tale of three realms
In this final chapter of ISA Outlook 2024, we discuss how our global themes for the coming year translate to the Asia Pacific region, arguably the world’s largest and most complex real estate market.
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White papers2024 Outlook: China - the growth question
The world’s second largest economy has underwhelmed. Is it time for a turnaround?
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Asset Manager NewsAlyssa Partners and Invesco Real Estate acquire a portfolio of 15 residential properties in Japan
Alyssa Partners and Invesco Real Estate, a global real estate investment manager, today announced that they have acquired a portfolio of residential assets located in Japan from a major Japanese real estate developer in a joint venture deal. For Invesco, the acquisition was made on behalf of the firm’s core investment program in the region.
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White papersThe tiger that lost its roar: the mystery of South Korea’s underperforming equities
Two countries in the MSCI Asia ex-Japan Index – China and South Korea – have performed noticeably poorly over the last decade and a half. One can explain China’s struggles, amid tensions with the West. But what is going on with South Korea?
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White papersThe property cycle deepens in Australia
The Australian property market has hit a cyclical inflection point that will see intensifying capital pressures force the hands of many real asset owners and creditors over the next two years.
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White papersTune out of the noise and into the trends to capitalise on Asia’s real estate potential
With commercial real estate in developed markets facing challenges, investors are increasingly considering other options.
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White papersReal Estate Outlook – APAC, Edition November 2023: Navigating choppy waters
“Macro is likely to lose momentum further given restrictive monetary policy. More cap rate expansions are forthcoming with rates staying higher for longer. There are more risk factors to consider, and investors should stay selective in strong thematic plays.”
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White papersFrom Chai to Chips: “Make in India” Brews Up a Tech Revolution
Read more on how India is emerging as a potential future global manufacturing powerhouse.
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White papersChina: A giant in transition
For nearly 40 years, investors have seen China as a fast-growing, emergent economy, on its way to achieving middle-income status. More recently a different narrative has emerged, portraying China as stumbling badly, weighed down by excess debt and investment, an aging population, and the end of globalization. Investment Strategist Christy Tan and her colleagues believe the truth about China is neither as optimistic nor as pessimistic as is currently fashionable.
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Asset Manager NewsInvesco Real Estate Sells Majestar in Seoul
Invesco Real Estate, the US$91.1 billion global real estate investment business of Invesco Ltd. (NYSE: IVZ), has sold the Seoul office property, Majestar City Tower B in the Gangnam Business District, known as one of Seoul’s major business districts and one of the best performing office markets in the city, to a REIT vehicle managed by Koramco for KRW 520bn (approximately US$385m)
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Asset Manager NewsPATRIZIA closes debut investment for A-SIF with initial AUD 70 million Australian renewables deal
PATRIZIA and Mitsui have committed to invest up to AUD 70 million in a major solar and battery development programme in Australia through the APAC Sustainable Infrastructure Fund (A-SIF).
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White papersQ3 2023 Asia Pacific Market Perspective
Between July and November 2023, soft-landing expectations remained intact; higher interest rates incrementally dampened growth and reduced inflationary readings, in line with central banks intentions.
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White papersAsia is dominating the electric vehicle battery market
Car electrification is an unstoppable structural trend. We are past the inflection point of this revolution, often understood to be when a new technology reaches 5% of total industry sales.
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White papersAsia Pacific Living: The largest scalable opportunity of the decade?
Asia Pacific’s growing urban population coupled with low housing affordability continues to drive demand for rented residential property in key cities. Changing mindsets and policies around renting, as well as higher interest rates, further suggest APAC Living could be a long-term, scalable opportunity.
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White papersIn search of silver linings
A stimulus package targeting China’s real estate sector offered some respite for Chinese stocks this week but choppy economic data made for a mixed picture.
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Asset Manager NewsPro-invest Group Unveils BESO - the Newest Dining Destination in Melbourne’s CBD
BESO opens next to Hotel Indigo Melbourne on Flinders, adding to the company’s growing portfolio of restaurants and bars.
