Asia ETF News for the Past Year
China economic database update
November 17, 2025-The monthly update of the China Economic Database highlights a consistent trend of decreasing fixed asset investment in China, including in the real estate sector which shows no signs of bottoming out. This update incorporates data published today by China's National Bureau of Statistic.
Total fixed asset investment declined by 1.7 percent YoY from January to October 2025, while fixed asset investment in property declined 14.7 in October compared to a year prior. Each of these are record breaking declines, dipping to levels unseen since the pandemic. Most notably, fixed asset investment in property signals that China's real estate bubble is still deflating despite hopes that it has bottomed-out.
The monthly update of the China Economic Database highlights a consistent trend of decreasing fixed asset investment in China, including in the real estate sector which shows no signs of bottoming out. This update incorporates data published today by China's National Bureau of Statistic.
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Source: bruegel.org
Samsung Active Asset Management Launches KoAct US Biohealthcare Active ETF, Benchmarking the Solactive US Biohealthcare Index
November 11, 2025-Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Samsung Active Asset Management on the launch of the KoAct US Biohealthcare Active ETF,which uses the Solactive US Biohealthcare Index as a benchmark. The product aims to provide investors with targeted exposure to US-listed biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies,reflecting the momentum of groundbreaking healthcare innovation.
The US biohealthcare sector is undergoing a rapid transformation,reaffirming its role as the world's leading hub for biotechnology innovation. Advances in precision medicine,gene editing,and mRNA platforms are transitioning from research to commercialization,while artificial intelligence is accelerating drug discovery and development. Supported by regulatory initiatives from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA),these innovations are shortening approval timelines and strengthening the country’s leadership in medical advancement.
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Source: Solactive AG
Hong Kong to Issue Third Blockchain-Based Green Bond Sale: Bloomberg
November 10, 2025-The bonds mark Hong Kong's third digital bond sale since 2023 and are part of its push to become a leading global hub for tokenized assets.
What to know:
Hong Kong is preparing to issue a new batch of blockchain-based government-backed digital green bonds denominated in multiple currencies.
The bonds mark Hong Kong's third digital bond sale since 2023 and are part of its push to become a leading global hub for tokenized assets.
The bonds, which have been rated AA+ by S&P, are expected to tap into growing appetite for blockchain-based debt, with corporations having already issued at least six tokenized bonds in Hong Kong, raising a combined $1 billion.
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Source: coindesk.com
Betashares Announces the launch of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF
November 9, 2025-Betashares has announced the launch of the Betashares Global Shares Ex US ETF (ASX: EXUS)- designed as a low-cost core portfolio building block to provide broad exposure to developed markets outside the US and Australia.
EXUS invests in over 900 large and mid-cap companies across 22 developed markets in Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Canada. This means you can benefit from:
Geographic diversification across multiple economies
Sector diversification, with higher weights to financial and industrials, and lower exposure to technology than US-focused portfolios
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Source: betashares
OECD Asia Capital Markets Report 2025
November 6, 2025-Introduction
Since the early 2000s,Asia has become a major engine of global growth,fuelled by industrialisation,technological innovation and deeper integration into global markets. As a result,the region today accounts for nearly a third of global GDP and 55% of the world's listed companies.
Asian capital markets have played a large role in the region's growth by providing financing for businesses,supporting innovation,and helping diversify funding sources. This has led to the rise of many globally competitive Asian companies.
However,capital market development across the region remains uneven and,in many economies,both the banking system and capital markets remain underdeveloped,constraining businesses financially and limiting the region’s growth.
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Source: OECD
E Fund Hk's Two ETFs List Simultaneously on HKEX, with an Initial Offering Size Exceeding HK$1.369 Billion
September 27, 2025-Two new ETFs launched by E Fund Management (HK) Co., Ltd ("E Fund HK")- the E Fund HK MSCI Asia-Pacific High Dividend Index ETF (3483.HK) and the E Fund HK FTSE AI Select Index ETF (3489.HK)-were listed simultaneously on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) today. E Fund HK's management team, along with representatives from the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited, partners, and global investors, witnessed this significant milestone.
Each of these two ETFs boasts unique investment characteristics, and their combined initial offering size reached HK$1.369 billion. The E Fund High Dividend ETF (3483.HK) tracks the MSCI Asia-Pacific High Dividend Index, covering leading companies in Hong Kong, Japan, and Australia with stable dividend payments, providing investors with a tool for seeking low-volatility investments with high-return potential.
The E Fund AI ETF (3489.HK) closely follows the FTSE Global AI Select Index, covering core enterprises across the entire artificial intelligence industry chain listed in Hong Kong and the United States, enabling investors to easily capitalize on top global AI growth opportunities. Together, these two products offer investors more diversified and forward-looking asset allocation options.
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Source: E Fund (HK)
Taiwan-Japan Cross-Listing Feeder ETFs Listed Simultaneously on Taiwan and Tokyo Stock Exchanges
September 18, 2025-The Taiwan Stock Exchange (TWSE) and Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) marked a milestone in regional financial integration today with the debut of their first cross-border exchange-traded funds (ETFs), reinforcing Taiwan's ambition to become an Asian Asset Management Center.
Nomura Asset Management Taiwan Ltd. launched the Nomura TOPIX Feeder ETF (Ticker: 009812) on the TWSE, offering investors exposure to Japan's equity market via the NEXT FUNDS TOPIX ETF (Ticker: 1306)-the largest ETF in Japan by assets under management. This fund is also included in Japan's NISA tax-free investment program, making it one of the most widely held ETFs among Japanese retail investors.
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Source: TWSE
Korean Retail Investors Maintain Strong Appetite for Overseas-Listed ETFs in August
September 16, 2025-ETFGI, a leading independent research and consultancy firm specializing in subscription-based research, consulting services, industry events, and ETF TV, reported today that Korean retail investors continued their robust participation in overseas-listed ETFs during August 2025. Of the top 50 overseas securities purchased,23 were U.S.-listed ETFs, a slight uptick from 22 in July, though down from 26 in June and 28 in May.
In terms of volume, Korean retail investors acquired US$8.43 billion in overseas ETFs in August. The highest monthly volume in 2025 remains April, with a record US$12.08 billion in ETF purchases. (All dollar figures are in USD unless otherwise noted. Source, Korea Securities Depository.)
Key Highlights:
Korean retail investors purchased US$8.43 billion in overseas ETFs in August.
23 of the top 50 overseas securities purchased were U.S.-listed ETFs.
14 of the top 23 ETFs offered leveraged or inverse exposure.
The largest single purchase was US$2.01 billion of the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust.
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Source: ETFGI
Samsung Securities Launches Two ETNs Tracking Solactive China Mobility Top 5 Hedged to KRW Index and AI Tech Top 5 Hedged to KRW Index in First Collaboration with Solactive
September 8, 2025- Solactive is pleased to announce its first Collaboration with Samsung Securities through the launch of two new exchange-traded notes (ETNs). The Samsung CHINA MOBILITY TOP5 TR ETN (H) and the Samsung CHINA AI TECH TOP5 TR ETN (H) track the Solactive China Mobility Top 5 Hedged to KRW Index TR and the Solactive China AI Tech Top 5 Hedged to KRW Index TR, respectively.
Both ETNs provide Korean investors with focused access to China's most leading and influential companies in the rapidly growing fields of mobility and artificial intelligence, while mitigating foreign exchange risk through a monthly KRW hedge.
China has solidified its position as a global leader in mobility and Artificial Intelligence (AI) innovation. China dominated the global Electric Vehicle (EV) market in 2024, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global EV sales and over 70% of global EV production, establishing its leadership across the EV value chain[1].
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Source: Solactive AG
SGX Securities Welcomes The Listing Of SPDR J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF
September 3, 2025--SGX Securities welcomes the listing of SPDR J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia Aggregate Bond UCITS ETF (Acc) on 3 September 2025.
The J.P. Morgan Saudi Arabia Aggregate Index aims to track the performance of liquid, USD-denominated sovereign and quasi-sovereign instruments and SAR-denominated Sukuk government bonds from Saudi Arabia.
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Source: sgx.com
