Private-equity giants like Carlyle are inking more deals in Asia to get in early on an economic recovery — and that's offering a preview of the next hot investment themes

· Some of the biggest private-equity firms are pointing to Asia as a bright spot in their investment portfolios throughout the coronavirus pandemic.
· The region, including China, Korea, India, Japan and Australia, has recovered more quickly than the U.S. and PE execs are striking deals there to put capital to work. 
· Some...