Gautam Adani, Founder of Adani Group (Getty Images)
Google and Adani Join Forces to Develop a $15 Billion AI Data Center in Southern India
Alphabet Inc.’s Google has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest $15 billion over the next five years to establish a cutting-edge AI infrastructure hub in southern India. This initiative marks Google’s largest investment in the region to date.
The project centers around a new data center in Visakhapatnam, which will be integrated with advanced fiber-optic networks and sustainable energy solutions. Indian industrialist Gautam Adani revealed that his company, AdaniConneX, will collaborate with Bharti Airtel-India’s second-largest telecom operator-and Google to bring this vision to fruition.
Country Garden’s Founding Family Converts $1.14 Billion Debt into Equity Amid Financial Restructuring
Chinese real estate giant Country Garden, which has faced financial challenges recently, announced a significant restructuring move. The controlling family agreed to convert $1.14 billion in shareholder loans into equity as part of an offshore debt restructuring plan.
Concrete Win Ltd., an entity controlled by Country Garden’s principal shareholders, committed to purchasing new shares to offset the debt, signaling a strategic effort to stabilize the company’s balance sheet and restore investor confidence.
Brookfield to Acquire Remaining 26% Stake in Oaktree Capital for $3 Billion
Brookfield Asset Management is set to complete its acquisition of the remaining 26% ownership in distressed debt specialist Oaktree Capital Management. This $3 billion transaction will enhance Brookfield’s presence in the credit investment sector, a key growth driver in recent years.
The deal, confirmed by Brookfield’s Canadian parent company, will consolidate full control over Oaktree, expanding Brookfield’s capabilities in managing alternative assets and distressed debt portfolios.
Mapletree Logistics Trust Finalizes Sale of Australian Warehouse Property
Mapletree Logistics Trust announced the successful sale of its warehouse located at 28 Bilston Drive, Barnawartha North, near Melbourne. The single-story facility spans approximately 57,440 square meters (618,279 square feet).
The transaction, completed in August, fetched A$60 million (approximately $38.8 million), reflecting strong demand for logistics real estate amid the ongoing growth of e-commerce and supply chain modernization in Australia.
Warburg Pincus Executive Acquires Luxurious Singapore Bungalow for S$23.9 Million
Saurabh, Managing Director and Head of Southeast Asia Private Equity at Warburg Pincus, has purchased a high-end bungalow in Singapore’s Jalan Pengi neighborhood for S$23.9 million (around $18 million). The property sits on an 835-square-meter (8,989 sq ft) plot.
The seller, Loi Pok Yen, former CEO of logistics firm CWT, completed the deal in September, contributing to a surge in luxury residential transactions in Singapore’s prime districts.
Genting Proposes $1.6 Billion Privatization of Malaysian Gaming Subsidiary
Genting Group has announced a voluntary takeover bid to acquire all outstanding shares of its Malaysian subsidiary, Genting Malaysia, for MYR 6.7 billion (approximately $1.6 billion). This move aims to delist the gaming and hospitality arm from Bursa Malaysia.
The offer price of MYR 2.35 per share represents a nearly 10% premium over the last trading price before the stock suspension, signaling Genting’s commitment to streamline its corporate structure and focus on long-term growth.
Hong Kong Fashion Magnate Sells Mid-Levels Apartment Amid Market Recovery
The chairman of Moiselle International Holdings, a Hong Kong-listed women’s apparel retailer, recently sold a four-bedroom apartment in Tregunter Tower, Mid-Levels. The 2,429-square-foot (226 square meters) residence was purchased by New Pacific Investment for HK$81.8 million (about $10 million).
This sale is part of a broader trend of property disposals by prominent figures in Hong Kong, coinciding with a gradual rebound in the city’s real estate market after a period of volatility.
South Korean President Issues Warning on Real Estate Bubble Risks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung cautioned against the dangers of real estate speculation, stating that wealth accumulation through property trading is a thing of the past. He warned that a market correction or “accident” is inevitable and may occur sooner rather than later.
This alert comes amid rising property prices in Seoul and surrounding metropolitan areas, despite ongoing government efforts to regulate the housing market and curb speculative activity.
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