To provide a return of capital growth and income primarily (i.e. approximately two-thirds of its assets) through investment in a portfolio of investment grade (i.e. at or greater than BBB- rated by Standard & Poor’s or Fitch Ratings or Baa3 rated by Moody’s) debt securities primarily denominated in USD issued by governments, government agencies, supra-national and corporate borrowers across Asia (ex Japan) debt markets.