The Investment Manager will seek to achieve the Fund's objective by primarily investing in equities and equity-related securities of leading companies that are domiciled in, or conduct a significant portion of their economic activity in Asian countries (including, but not limited to, territories and special administrative regions) of Asia (excluding Japan), including notably Korea, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines. Additional opportunities may also be pursued in other emerging markets across Asia, subject to applicable laws and regulations. Direct investments in China A-Shares will be made through Stock Connect, up to 30 % of the Fund's net assets.