Temasek CIO says it has focused on investments that can access large domestic markets.

CENTCOM said that at the direction of the US president its forces have begun a new round of strikes against Iran to further degrade its ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

MOFCOM and eight other ministries issued guidance to accelerate retail-sector innovation and provide financing support. Key measures: back IPOs for eligible new, high-quality retail firms; permit qualified retail operators to issue asset-backed securities (ABS) and commercial REITs; encourage financial institutions to offer retail-tailored industry credit policies; extend service-sector loan interest-subsidy schemes to eligible retail borrowers. The guidance also supports eligible department stores, shopping centers, community retail and wet-market projects issuing infrastructure REITs, and calls for increased financing for energy-saving, decarbonization and digital upgrades of facilities and equipment, subject to legal compliance and controllable risk.