Why did Asia shares fall in Monday?

National headlines from ABC News Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. TOKYO -- Asia shares mostly fell in Monday trading as worries grow about President Donald Trump imposing tariffs on key U.S. trading partners. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 lost 2.7% to finish at 38,520.09. Australia's S & P/ASX 200 declined 1.8% to 8,379.40.

Which Asian markets have the most IPOs?

Other Asian markets, such as Japan with 84 and South Korea with 75, also saw substantial IPO activity, the same data showed. Serena Tan, chief executive officer and co-founder of the Malaysia-headquartered Gaia Investment Partners, sees alpha in "high growth" areas within Asia such as health tech and preventive care.

How did Asia's IPO activity compare with 2023?

Compared with 2023, Asia's IPO activity declined further in 2024. There was a drop of 35% in deals and 51% in proceeds year on year, according to data from EY. Still, there were some bright spots in the region. India saw 327 listings, the highest number in major IPO markets.