Who is investing in Asia these days and why? We look at a slew of investment opportunities in Asia and see which particular region is gaining popularity and what commodity.
First up, the largest (by revenue) airline in Japan, ANA, is looking into making more investments in other parts of Asia. This is because it is trying to decrease its reliance on a slow-growing domestic market.
Numbers in Asia are looking good. This year, the MSCI Asia ex-Japan Index returned a stable 5.3 percent. The JP Morgan Asia Credit Index measured Asian bonds at increasing 5.8 percent over the same time frame. In general, it seems that Asia is currently an attractive host for investments. According to Chairman of the Singapore Economic Development Board, Beh Swan Gin, despite international uncertainties, Asia has kept up its perception of being a bright spark, thus attracting investment from all around the world.
Meanwhile, Singapore-based GIC has committed to investing $260.7 million in PT Nusantara Sejahtera Raya, a firm that runs the largest cinema chain in Indonesia. this is indicative of the firm’s confidence in the long-term growth potential in the region.