Asia ETF News for the Past 3 Months
Pathfinder Global Responsibility Fund and Pathfinder Global Water Fund Track Solactive Indices
May 20, 2026-Solactive announces its collaboration with Pathfinder Asset Management, as the Pathfinder Global Responsibility Fund and the Pathfinder Global Water Fund track the Solactive GBS Developed Markets ex Australia Large & Mid Cap 50% Hedged to NZD Index NTR and the Solactive GBS Developed Markets Water All Cap 50% Hedged to NZD Index NTR, respectively.
Timefolio Asset Management Launches ETF Benchmarking the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index
May 19, 2026-Solactive is pleased to announce its collaboration with Timefolio Asset Management on the launch of TIME Global Humanoid Robotics Active ETF benchmarking the Solactive Global Humanoid Robotics Index. The product is designed to provide investors with targeted exposure to companies enabling the development and deployment of humanoid robotics and adjacent automation technologies across global markets.
First of Its Kind in Hong Kong! Global X Gold Covered Call Active ETF (3533/41533)
May 15, 2026-Capturing a New Gold Era by Transforming Market Volatility into Potential Option Premium Income
Mirae Asset Global Investments (Hong Kong) Limited ("Mirae Asset (Hong Kong)"), through its Global X ETFs brand, is pleased to announce the launch of the Global X Gold Covered Call Active ETF (the "Fund", Stock Codes: 3533/41533).
People's Republic of China-Hong Kong Special Administrative Region: Staff Concluding Statement of the 2026 Article IV Mission
May 15, 2026-Hong Kong SAR's economy has continued to recover, with growth in 2025 stronger than expected, supported by robust technology-related exports, improving private demand, and a rebound in financial market activity. The territory has also reinforced its position as a global financial center and super-connector between the Chinese mainland and the rest of the world.
Viet Nam's Economy Remains Resilient, But Sustained Reforms Are Key to Navigating Heightened Uncertainty: WB
May 15, 2026-Viet Nam's economy has demonstrated notable resilience in an uncertain global environment. While headwinds are expected to temper the pace of expansion, the World Bank's latest Viet Nam Economic Update, released today, projects growth will moderate to a still-robust 6.8% in 2026, following an 8% expansion in 2025.
Pacific Economies Must Shift Toward Jobs and Long-Term Resilience as Global Uncertainty Persists
May 12, 2026-World Bank's Pacific Economic Update suggests repeated shocks are the region's 'new-normal'
The World Bank Group's new Pacific Economic Update projects regional growth to slow to 2.8 percent in 2026, as rising fuel and shipping costs, supply chain disruptions, and renewed global volatility place fresh pressure on Pacific economies.
Webull HK announces "Truly Zero Fees" as standard pricing for US and Hong Kong stock trading: zero commission and zero platform fees
May 4, 2026-Webull HK today announced that, effective immediately, it will set zero commission and zero platform fees as standard pricing for US and Hong Kong stock trading, further solidifying its position as a provider of professional trading services with the lowest transaction costs in the Hong Kong market.
Japan exchange giant JPX prepares for crypto ETF debut
May 1, 2026-JPX may list crypto ETFs once Japan finalizes legal and tax treatment for digital assets.
CEO Hiroki Yamamichi said asset managers are showing interest in creating crypto-linked ETFs.
Bitcoin ETFs returned to inflows, while Ethereum ETFs extended their outflow streak.
Indian ETF inflows hit record Rs 1.8 lakh crore in FY26: Zerodha
April 30, 2026-Indian Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) recorded their highest-ever annual net inflows of over Rs 1.8 lakh crore in FY26, more than double the previous peak as commodity ETFs led by gold and silver emerged as the primary drivers, according to a study by Zerodha Fund House.
SECP develops roadmap to revive Pakistan's underdeveloped ETF market
April 29, 2026-The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has developed a roadmap to revive Pakistan's underdeveloped Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) market by providing digital onboarding platforms, reducing cost and offering passive investment options to the investors.
