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

AIMS APAC REIT, Airbnb, Deckers Outdoor, Salesforce, HP, Dell Technologies, Costco, Nvidia, Mapletree Industrial Trust, The Hour Glass, ST Engineering, SGX, Thai Beverage, Disney.

AIMS APAC REIT is chasing the AI boom, but can data-centre dreams translate into real investor returns?

Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores AIMS APAC REIT's push into digital infrastructure and why industrial landlords are racing to capture AI-driven demand for data centres.

Michelle examines why cash-rich companies such as Airbnb and Deckers Outdoor may have a growing advantage in an uncertain economic environment.

She unpacks the market's latest acronyms -TACO and NACHO - and what they reveal about investor expectations for trade policy, oil prices and geopolitics.

The episode also previews earnings from Salesforce, Dell, HP and Costco, asking whether AI spending is spreading beyond Nvidia into the broader economy.

Plus: Japan's record-breaking rally, gains at Mapletree Industrial Trust, The Hour Glass, ST Engineering, SGX and Thai Beverage, and what they signal for the STI's next move.

AIMS APAC REIT, Airbnb, Deckers Outdoor, Salesforce, HP, Dell Technologies, Costco, Nvidia, Mapletree Industrial Trust, The Hour Glass, ST Engineering, SGX, Thai Beverage, Disney.
AIMS APAC REIT is chasing the AI boom, but can data-centre dreams translate into real investor returns?
Hosted by Michelle Martin, this episode explores AIMS APAC REIT's push into digital infrastructure and why industrial landlords are racing to capture AI-driven demand for data centres.
Michelle examines why cash-rich companies such as Airbnb and Deckers Outdoor may have a growing advantage in an uncertain economic environment.
She unpacks the market's latest acronyms -TACO and NACHO - and what they reveal about investor expectations for trade policy, oil prices and geopolitics.
The episode also previews earnings from Salesforce, Dell, HP and Costco, asking whether AI spending is spreading beyond Nvidia into the broader economy.
Plus: Japan's record-breaking rally, gains at Mapletree Industrial Trust, The Hour Glass, ST Engineering, SGX and Thai Beverage, and what they signal for the STI's next move.

Market View: AI REITs, TACO Trades & Why Cash Is King 

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Michelle says this facial experience was truly different and relaxed her from head-to-toe.

She loved that this facial experience, which incorporates a massage, had no packages, resulting in no pressure and no wasted time.

We explore the rise of "efficient wellness" - a growing trend designed for busy professionals who want meaningful recovery without spending half a day at a spa.

Michelle speaks with Sandra Chua, Founder and Head Therapist at House of Wellness, about combining face and body treatments into one customised session,  and rethinking wellness around outcomes rather than routines.

Drawing on her own experience of burnout as a former teacher, Sandra shares why stress relief is  becoming just as important as beauty treatments.

Michelle also reflects on her own experience with the service.

What if more "me time" isn't about finding more time - but using the time you already have, more intelligently?
Michelle says this facial experience was truly different and relaxed her from head-to-toe.
She loved that this facial experience, which incorporates a massage, had no packages, resulting in no pressure and no wasted time.
We explore the rise of "efficient wellness" - a growing trend designed for busy professionals who want meaningful recovery without spending half a day at a spa.
Michelle speaks with Sandra Chua, Founder and Head Therapist at House of Wellness, about combining face and body treatments into one customised session,&nbsp; and rethinking wellness around outcomes rather than routines.
Drawing on her own experience of burnout as a former teacher, Sandra shares why stress relief is&nbsp; becoming just as important as beauty treatments.
Michelle also reflects on her own experience with the service.

LIVE WELL WITH MICHELLE: Burnout, Beauty & The Rise of Efficient Wellness

Could quantum computing become the next AI - or is Wall Street already getting ahead of itself?

Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, this episode explores whether quantum computing could become the next transformational technology theme after fresh US government support sparked a rally in quantum stocks.

Michelle and Cheng examine record S&P 500 profit margins and ask whether US corporate earnings remain genuinely resilient or increasingly dependent on a handful of AI winners.

They unpack South Korea's remarkable stock market surge, Samsung's return to a US$1 trillion valuation and why Asia is becoming central to the global AI supply chain.

The conversation also looks at rising US Treasury yields, the risks of chasing technology hype and what Singapore investors should watch as the STI consolidates around the 5,000 level.

Finally, they discuss whether capital is rotating back into growth markets or if Singapore's next rally may still lie ahead.

Could quantum computing become the next AI - or is Wall Street already getting ahead of itself?
Hosted by Michelle Martin with guest Cheng Chye Hsern, Head of Investment at Providend, this episode explores whether quantum computing could become the next transformational technology theme after fresh US government support sparked a rally in quantum stocks.
Michelle and Cheng examine record S&amp;P 500 profit margins and ask whether US corporate earnings remain genuinely resilient or increasingly dependent on a handful of AI winners.
They unpack South Korea's remarkable stock market surge, Samsung's return to a US$1 trillion valuation and why Asia is becoming central to the global AI supply chain.
The conversation also looks at rising US Treasury yields, the risks of chasing technology hype and what Singapore investors should watch as the STI consolidates around the 5,000 level.
Finally, they discuss whether capital is rotating back into growth markets or if Singapore's next rally may still lie ahead.

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

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