GIC 'Excited' by Japan as Fund Seeks to Engage More With Firms.

GIC Pte, a Singaporean sovereign wealth fund, is optimistic about engaging with Japanese companies to help them improve their returns following governance reforms in Japan. The fund sees opportunities in the Japanese market due to the governance overhaul and the end of deflation. GIC plans to expand its team focused on deals related to Japan and expects the deal pipeline to grow. The fund's talks with companies differ from activist investors, as GIC aims to actively engage and find solutions to help companies grow. Some potential opportunities include discussions to sell underutilized real estate or non-core business holdings. Despite reportedly selling high-profile properties, GIC's head of Japan believes the real estate market in Japan is fundamentally strong. [Extracted from the article]

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