https://pitchbook.com/tag/asia asia en-US Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:40:24 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/development-bank-of-japan-backs-hdfc-capitals-500m-h-dream-fund India draws record LP interest as investors hunt for growth and diversification. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:40:24 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/development-bank-of-japan-backs-hdfc-capitals-500m-h-dream-fund https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/blackstone-hits-final-close-of-third-asian-fund-on-13-1b BCP Asia III is the PE giant's largest fund for the region. Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:41:52 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/blackstone-hits-final-close-of-third-asian-fund-on-13-1b https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/chinas-ai-and-robotics-edge-is-winning-back-western-lps-say-investors Strong manufacturing, cheap energy and a resurgent IPO market are drawing investors back to a market that spent four years in retreat. Tue, 19 May 2026 23:29:41 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/chinas-ai-and-robotics-edge-is-winning-back-western-lps-say-investors https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/chinas-block-on-manus-ai-deal-wont-kill-singapore-washing Beijing has ordered the unwinding of Meta's $2B acquisition. Yet the playbook that enabled it remains very much alive. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 08:03:10 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/chinas-block-on-manus-ai-deal-wont-kill-singapore-washing https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/eqt-raises-15-6b-for-asias-largest-pe-fund-yet Fundraising comes as the region's PE fund count hits its lowest level in a decade, as capital concentrates around established managers. Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:10:14 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/eqt-raises-15-6b-for-asias-largest-pe-fund-yet https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/surge-in-mega-deals-vaults-us-to-top-of-global-vc-per-capita-list Mammoth AI investments have pushed American annual deal value close to record highs, while Europe continues to grow its presence. Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:53:46 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/surge-in-mega-deals-vaults-us-to-top-of-global-vc-per-capita-list https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-charts-why-japanese-pe-is-so-resilient-in-2025 The growth of mid-market and a rebound in carveouts are among the catalysts driving dealmaking in the country. Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:11:46 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/5-charts-why-japanese-pe-is-so-resilient-in-2025 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/qatars-investment-in-japan-shows-governance-reforms-are-working PE dealmaking has exploded since the government set its sights on boosting corporate profitability. Thu, 13 Nov 2025 22:27:33 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/qatars-investment-in-japan-shows-governance-reforms-are-working https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/chryscapitals-record-2-2b-raise-underscores-indias-resurgent-pe-market The new vehicle is 60% larger than its predecessor, and is the firm's 10th flagship fund since its founding in 1999. Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:32:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/chryscapitals-record-2-2b-raise-underscores-indias-resurgent-pe-market https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/chinas-pony-ai-seeks-862m-in-hong-kong-listing The autonomous driving company is expected to price its shares at HK$139 each, a 4.2% discount to its Nasdaq closing price on Friday. Mon, 03 Nov 2025 13:45:33 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/chinas-pony-ai-seeks-862m-in-hong-kong-listing https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/strong-liquidity-and-stable-macros-supported-record-breaking-pe-backed-ipos-in-india Hefty exits in October pushed this year's total to surpass 2024. Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:15:29 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/strong-liquidity-and-stable-macros-supported-record-breaking-pe-backed-ipos-in-india https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/hong-kongs-ipo-market-rebounds-with-41-6b-raised-already-this-year PE and VC-backed listings in 2025 are on the rise again after three years of decline. Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:22:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/hong-kongs-ipo-market-rebounds-with-41-6b-raised-already-this-year https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/q-a-manulifes-multiasset-cio-on-china-commodities Manulife Investment Management's Nathan Thooft talks asset allocation, mainland China and opportunities outside the US. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 19:00:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/q-a-manulifes-multiasset-cio-on-china-commodities https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vision-funds-4-5b-investment-gain-pushes-softbank-to-quarterly-profit The Japanese group is aggressively putting money into AI to drive growth, including placing heavy bets on ChatGPT maker OpenAI. Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:20:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/vision-funds-4-5b-investment-gain-pushes-softbank-to-quarterly-profit https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/uzbekistans-first-unicorn-uzum-lands-70m-at-1-5b-valuation The deal occurs during a growth phase for Central Asia's VC market. Tue, 05 Aug 2025 09:58:14 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/uzbekistans-first-unicorn-uzum-lands-70m-at-1-5b-valuation https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/australia-pe-deals-reach-11b-in-q2 Favorable sectors in the country include B2B and IT. Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:59:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/australia-pe-deals-reach-11b-in-q2 https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/hamilton-lane-debuts-industrys-first-asian-pe-focused-evergreen-fund Firm says investor demand grows for more targeted, region-specific exposure. Wed, 02 Jul 2025 10:27:13 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/hamilton-lane-debuts-industrys-first-asian-pe-focused-evergreen-fund https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/north-america-leads-pe-backed-listings-resurgence-as-emea-asia-pacific-stall Listings recover in the region, but macroeconomics hits exit plans elsewhere. Fri, 27 Jun 2025 11:24:00 GMT https://pitchbook.com/news/articles/north-america-leads-pe-backed-listings-resurgence-as-emea-asia-pacific-stall