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Temasek’s one-year total shareholder return of 10.5% should not be judged against the 29.2% total return of the Straits Times Index over the same period, the writer argues.

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‘So little’?: Why critics of Temasek’s 10.5% returns in a bull run are getting it wrong

To pan its returns is to miss the basic point of sovereign wealth, which is to aim to survive market winters

Temasek Global Investments CEO Chia Song Hwee believes AI can help lower the probability of missing out on good investments.

Companies & Markets

How Temasek is leveraging AI for better all-round performance

It plans to grow AI-linked investments from 6% to 15% of its portfolio, says Temasek Global Investments’ CEO

The consolidation is part of efforts by Danantara to increase the productivity of Indonesia’s state-owned companies.

Danantara seals creation of Indonesia’s biggest asset manager

The merger of four local firms aims to boost the sovereign wealth fund’s regional competitiveness

Indonesia Investment Authority CEO Oki Ramadhana says the fund has identified advanced materials and manufacturing as a new priority investment sector.

Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund INA rebalances portfolio as it targets AI, advanced manufacturing

The plan is to reduce its reliance on traditional infrastructure assets, says new CEO Oki Ramadhana

Philippine’s Maharlika support for Petron through a credit facility shows the sovereign fund’s role in the nation’s energy security.

Early payout from Philippines’ Maharlika Investment Fund raises eyebrows over its true nature

High dividend payment by 3-year-old sovereign fund poses questions as to whether it is a stopgap source of fiscal support

29% of those in the Invesco survey said the US dollar’s reserve-currency status will be weaker in five years.

Banking & Finance

Sovereign investors with US$29 trillion pivot to energy assets, flag dollar fears

61% of central banks say US debt hurts the dollar’s long-term reserve role

Dubai’s convenient time zone, proximity to the Gulf’s sovereign wealth funds and favourable tax regime have drawn capital and jobs.

Dubai enlists businesses to help secure hub status after Iran war shock

Government pledges 2.5 billion dirhams in support, focusing mainly on tourism and retail; analysts, businesses say more might be needed

The proceeds will provide additional resources for the long-term expansion plans of Vinpearl, Vingroup’s hospitality arm.

Banking & Finance

Temasek’s SeaTown, Oman wealth fund invest in Vinpearl’s US$255 million private credit

The financing was structured through convertible dividend preference shares, that pay dividends with the option to convert to equity

Singapore’s role in Asia-Pacific asset and wealth management is being shaped by structural advantages, says PwC's Paul Pak.

Singapore cements position as Asia-Pacific wealth hub as region’s AUM set to hit US$34.5 trillion by 2030: PwC

The city-state aims to capture opportunities in cross-border wealth, tokenisation and sovereign capital

Danantara Investment Management will use the proceeds for general corporate purposes, including investments and refinancing existing debt, the term sheet showed.

Indonesia’s Danantara unit raises US$1.5 billion as debut US dollar bond draws strong demand

The fund says its order book peaking at around US$4.6 billion indicates “strong confidence” from global finance markets

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