Private equity is at a turning point in 2025, and investors are watching closely.

Globally, deal value has jumped 19% in the first half, signaling renewed momentum.

Here in Southeast Asia, while fundraising has slowed, opportunities are shifting toward resilient sectors like tech, healthcare, and renewables.

So what can we expect in the next 6–12 months for Singapore and the region?

Which Southeast Asian markets are set to attract more activity in H2 2025 and into 2026—and what will drive that momentum?

Luke Pais, Asia-Pacific Private Equity Leader at EY-Parthenon, shares the outlook, hosted by Michelle Martin.

Private equity is at a turning point in 2025, and investors are watching closely.
Globally, deal value has jumped 19% in the first half, signaling renewed momentum.
Here in Southeast Asia, while fundraising has slowed, opportunities are shifting toward resilient sectors like tech, healthcare, and renewables.
So what can we expect in the next 6&ndash;12 months for Singapore and the region?
Which Southeast Asian markets are set to attract more activity in H2 2025 and into 2026&mdash;and what will drive that momentum?
Luke Pais, Asia-Pacific Private Equity Leader at EY-Parthenon, shares the outlook, hosted by Michelle Martin.

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Money and Me: Private Equity Outlook for Singapore and South-East Asia

When markets shake, your instincts may tell you to run  and turn your equities into cash - but history suggests, that action may be an expensive mistake.

Michelle Martin speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, about why investors instinctively flee equities during turmoil - and why that move may actually be self-sabotage.

What separates disciplined investors from panicked sellers in turbulent times?

We find out in this episode of Money and Me hosted by Michelle Martin.

When markets shake, your instincts may tell you to run&nbsp; and turn your equities into cash - but history suggests, that action may be an expensive mistake.
Michelle Martin speaks with Tim Phillips, Founder of TimTalksMoney, about why investors instinctively flee equities during turmoil - and why that move may actually be self-sabotage.
What separates disciplined investors from panicked sellers in turbulent times?
We find out in this episode of Money and Me hosted by Michelle Martin.

Money and Me: Expensive Mistakes When Market Shocks Hit 

A 200-year-old trading empire is looking good.

Asian conglomerate Jardine Matheson posts strong earnings and a higher dividend as its property, retail and infrastructure empire powers ahead.

Meanwhile, Oracle delivers strong profits on AI demand - but investors are questioning whether its debt-fuelled data-center buildout could become tomorrow’s risk.

On Wall Street, HSBC says peak fear around the Iran oil spike may have passed - and argues it’s time to overweight equities again.

Corporate news includes buyback ambitions from Salesforce, an AI-agent social network move by Meta, tax provisions at Mapletree Logistics Trust, and profitability at EV maker Nio.

Markets, strategy and the stories behind the numbers - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.

Companies mentioned:
Jardine Matheson • Oracle • Salesforce • Meta • Mapletree Logistics Trust • Nio • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding

A 200-year-old trading empire is looking good.
Asian conglomerate Jardine Matheson&nbsp;posts strong earnings and a higher dividend as its property, retail and infrastructure empire powers ahead.
Meanwhile, Oracle delivers strong profits on AI demand - but investors are questioning whether its debt-fuelled data-center buildout could become tomorrow&rsquo;s risk.
On Wall Street, HSBC says peak fear around the Iran oil spike may have passed - and argues it&rsquo;s time to overweight equities again.
Corporate news includes buyback ambitions from Salesforce, an AI-agent social network move by&nbsp;Meta, tax provisions at&nbsp;Mapletree Logistics Trust, and profitability at EV maker&nbsp;Nio.
Markets, strategy and the stories behind the numbers - hosted by Michelle Martin with Ryan Huang.
Companies mentioned: Jardine Matheson &bull; Oracle &bull; Salesforce &bull; Meta &bull; Mapletree Logistics Trust &bull; Nio &bull; Yangzijiang Shipbuilding

Market View: Why investors are questioning Oracle, the 200-year-old company powering ahead, and the EV maker in the black 

What if inflation isn’t an accident - but a feature of the system?

In this episode of Money and Me, hosted by Michelle Martin, we dive beneath the headlines with Paul Musson, author of Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit At Your Expense.

Musson argues that the modern monetary system quietly redistributes wealth - often from savers and wage earners to asset owners.

We unpack why many investors confuse money with real capital, and why that matters.

The conversation explores declining trust in systems, the role of central banks, and whether gold or cryptocurrencies are rational responses.

Finally, we examine what a future might look like in a world of rising debt, deficits and monetary expansion.

What if inflation isn&rsquo;t an accident - but a feature of the system?
In this episode of Money and Me,&nbsp;hosted by Michelle Martin, we dive beneath the headlines with Paul Musson, author of&nbsp;Capital Offence: Why Some Benefit At Your Expense.
Musson argues that the modern monetary system quietly redistributes wealth - often from savers and wage earners to asset owners.
We unpack why many investors confuse money with real capital, and why that matters.
The conversation explores declining trust in systems, the role of central banks, and whether gold or cryptocurrencies are rational responses.
Finally, we examine what a future might look like in a world of rising debt, deficits and monetary expansion.

Money and Me: Private Equity Outlook for Singapore and South-East Asia

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