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KKR Hits Final Close of Asia Infrastructure Fund at $3.9bn

Posted on January 12, 2021 by TeamIcarus | 0 Comments

Global private equity giant KKR announced the final close of KKR Asia Pacific Infrastructure Investors SCSp, a US$3.9 billion fund focused on infrastructure-related investments across Asia Pacific.

Visa Launches Accelerator Program for Asia Pacific’s Top Startups

Posted on December 8, 2020 by TeamIcarus | 0 Comments

Digital payments giant Visa has announced an accelerator program for startups across Asia Pacific that are looking to expand their businesses into new markets.

50% of Meeting Planners in Asia Pacific Plan on Hosting Physical Events

Posted on October 5, 2020 by TeamIcarus | 0 Comments

As businesses start adapting to a new normal, Meetings & Events are also slowly returning – but with many factors to consider. In a survey led by Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott…

Asia Stocks Trade Higher; Japan’s Second-Quarter GDP Revised Lower

Posted on September 8, 2020 by TeamIcarus | 0 Comments

SINGAPORE — Stocks in Asia-Pacific were higher on Tuesday morning, as Japan released revised gross domestic product figures for the second quarter.

China Remains a ‘Bright Spark,’ says Major Real Estate Developer CapitaLand

Posted on August 10, 2020 by TeamIcarus | 0 Comments

There are “very encouraging” signs across the real estate market in China, major Asian developer CapitaLand said last week. “China remains a bright spark,” Andrew Lim, group chief financial officer…

Dollar Plunge Continues as Precious Metals Shine

Posted on July 28, 2020 by TeamIcarus | 0 Comments

As Asian Paciifc markets kicked off the new trading week ahead of a US open in coming hours, Gold again saw fierce bidding up of prices, with new spot highs…

Thailand Should Join Asia-Pacific Trade Pact Talks: Business Group

Posted on June 11, 2020 by TeamIcarus | 0 Comments

Thailand should take part in Asia-Pacific trade agreement talks in August to help to decide whether to join the pact, a group of leading Thai business associations said on Wednesday.