world news Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says pandemic to usher in new world order with China on top By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 23:51:37 +0000 Dalio sees societies being torn by conflicts over wealth and power in the aftermath of the disruption. The post Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says pandemic to usher in new world order with China on top appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Bridgewater Associates
world news Investor interest in PE funds to heighten in post-virus world: Moonfare APAC head By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 00:50:32 +0000 Moonfare platform allows family offices, bankers and HNIs to access a curated range of private equity funds. The post Investor interest in PE funds to heighten in post-virus world: Moonfare APAC head appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Mathieu Forcioli Moonfare
world news Mandiri Capital CEO calls e-payments a ‘cash-burning exercise’ By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Nov 2019 09:47:38 +0000 The race for customers in Indonesia is so intensive that e-payment firms are offer steep discounts. The post Mandiri Capital CEO calls e-payments a ‘cash-burning exercise’ appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article GoPay LinkAja Mandiri Capital ovo
world news SBI Cards betting on millennial-driven growth story in upcoming share sale By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 01 Dec 2019 15:56:41 +0000 Is India’s first IPO of a credit card issuer an opportunity with boundless prospects or a victim of arrested development? The post SBI Cards betting on millennial-driven growth story in upcoming share sale appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article SBI Cards
world news SoftBank’s Son may still have the last laugh on WeWork deal: Bernstein By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:31:22 +0000 Chris Lane of Sanford C. Bernstein says WeWork can have a bright future if SoftBank overhauls the business plan. The post SoftBank’s Son may still have the last laugh on WeWork deal: Bernstein appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Softbank WeWork
world news Bangkok Bank’s bid for Permata reflects Thailand’s overseas M&A ambition By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Dec 2019 14:09:42 +0000 Since 2010, Thai firms have led or taken part in $83 billion of overseas M&A, including 18 deals of $1 billion or more. The post Bangkok Bank’s bid for Permata reflects Thailand’s overseas M&A ambition appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Bangkok Bank permata
world news How unicorns can no longer expand in perpetuity with others’ money By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Dec 2019 06:31:32 +0000 Startups will be judged by what they are doing rather than what they might accomplish in a starry future. The post How unicorns can no longer expand in perpetuity with others’ money appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Lyft Inc Pinterest Inc Snap Inc. WeWork
world news Vietnam 2020: Soaring valuations, weak SME deal flow may cloud prospects By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:44:33 +0000 The market might take one or two years to see the next batch of SMEs emerge. The post Vietnam 2020: Soaring valuations, weak SME deal flow may cloud prospects appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article ESP Capital Mekong Capital Propzy rever VinaCapital
world news Indonesia 2020: Tougher funding environment to trigger consolidation By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Jan 2020 00:45:23 +0000 Fundraising conversations will increasingly be centred around business models and sustainability. The post Indonesia 2020: Tougher funding environment to trigger consolidation appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article DANA ovo Tokopedia
world news Hong Kong exchange chief warns of economic ‘devastation’ from protests By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Jan 2020 00:03:09 +0000 The warning came as HK-based companies are expected to show the scars of the protests that forced businesses to shut over the next few weeks. The post Hong Kong exchange chief warns of economic ‘devastation’ from protests appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article HKEx
world news Four top takeaways from Indonesia PE-VC Summit 2020 By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 03:40:41 +0000 Startups and investors are pushing for a shift to a “sustainable growth” model. The post Four top takeaways from Indonesia PE-VC Summit 2020 appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article DSG consumer Lippo Vertex
world news Financial discipline focus for startups in Indonesia in 2020 By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Jan 2020 23:40:49 +0000 The tougher scrutiny could dampen investment flows into the region. The post Financial discipline focus for startups in Indonesia in 2020 appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article
world news Amazon $1b investment in India not a favor, trade minister says By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2020 00:04:28 +0000 The comments came in the midst of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos’s India visit. The post Amazon $1b investment in India not a favor, trade minister says appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Amazon
world news For Indonesian startups, strong foothold in local market is first priority By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sat, 18 Jan 2020 00:10:16 +0000 A solid foothold in Indonesia is one of the important prerequisites for overseas expansion. The post For Indonesian startups, strong foothold in local market is first priority appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article General Atlantic IDN Media Indonesia PE-VC Summit 2020 Sorabel Traveloka
world news Gen Z is rewriting the Indonesian consumer sector story By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:00:37 +0000 Generation Z, or people born in the mid-to-late 90s or later, make up 30% of the population in the archipelago. The post Gen Z is rewriting the Indonesian consumer sector story appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article DSG Consumer Partners EverHaus Kopi Kenangan
world news Should SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son try angel investment? By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 07:08:05 +0000 An 80 per cent writedown on The We Co. has delivered some cold hard truths about Son's vulnerability. The post Should SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son try angel investment? appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Slack Technologies Inc. SoftBank Vision Fund Uber Technologies Inc. WeWork
world news Current challenges in Indonesian logistics sector throw up opportunities By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:11:39 +0000 At 24 per cent of Indonesia’s GDP, the country’s logistics costs are among the highest in Southeast Asia. The post Current challenges in Indonesian logistics sector throw up opportunities appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article KarGo Kejora Ventures Ninja Xpress Indonesia
world news Coronavirus disrupts China’s on-demand app industry By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:32:20 +0000 Instead of cashing in on the home-confined population, some food delivery apps have suspended operations. The post Coronavirus disrupts China’s on-demand app industry appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article airbnb Didi Meituan
world news China’s Starbucks challenger Luckin Coffee isn’t all out of luck By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 13:41:02 +0000 The opportunely timed sale gives Luckin a war chest to survive the hit to consumption from the epidemic. The post China’s Starbucks challenger Luckin Coffee isn’t all out of luck appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Luckin Coffee Starbucks
world news Alibaba’s China disconnect a serious blow to Hong Kong By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Feb 2020 23:30:05 +0000 Alibaba can’t be included in the stock connect programme linking Hong Kong with the Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges at present. The post Alibaba’s China disconnect a serious blow to Hong Kong appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Alibaba Group Holding Inc Baidu Inc. JD.com Inc Meituan-Dianping Xiaomi Corp
world news How China’s coronavirus outbreak is bringing Alibaba to its knees By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 14 Feb 2020 00:28:52 +0000 CFO Maggie Wu told investors that China's retail and local consumer businesses would be hit hardest. The post How China’s coronavirus outbreak is bringing Alibaba to its knees appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.
world news SoftBank’s latest fund wheeze sets off new alarms By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 18 Feb 2020 01:02:18 +0000 Vision Fund head Rajeev Misra is reportedly looking to raise a multi-billion dollar fund to buy listed stocks. The post SoftBank’s latest fund wheeze sets off new alarms appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article SoftBank Group Corp
world news How MUFG’s $700m investment in SoftBank-backed Grab is a three-way shared ride By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:56:12 +0000 The Japanese megabank and the Singapore-headquartered superapp get to plug gaps in their businesses. The post How MUFG’s $700m investment in SoftBank-backed Grab is a three-way shared ride appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Grab Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc
world news Taxis can coexist with ride-hailers, says Blue Bird president By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 23:45:00 +0000 Once the price war is over, we can all collaborate, says Blue Bird president director Noni Purnomo. The post Taxis can coexist with ride-hailers, says Blue Bird president appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Blue Bird Gojek
world news More than a bailout, Tencent-backed NIO needs a new strategy to survive By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 01:29:48 +0000 NIO counts the likes of Baillie Gifford (a big Tesla investor), Tencent and Temasek among its backers. The post More than a bailout, Tencent-backed NIO needs a new strategy to survive appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Automobile Group Corp NIO Inc. Temasek Holdings Pte Tencent Holdings Ltd. Tesla Inc
world news Guest Post: Investing in deep tech is akin to investing in the future By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 09:20:26 +0000 SGInnovate's head of venture investing Hsien-Hui Tong on top deep-tech investment trends in 2020. The post Guest Post: Investing in deep tech is akin to investing in the future appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article deep technology
world news India up for sale as PM Modi offers national icons to plug deficit By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 02:41:46 +0000 Modi has launched India’s biggest-ever asset sale, a $29 billion privatization drive that would help prop up the economy. The post India up for sale as PM Modi offers national icons to plug deficit appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Air India Ltd Bharat Petroleum Corp IDBI Bank Ltd Life Insurance Corp. of India Reliance Industries Ltd.
world news SoftBank’s share buyback plan is all about getting the timing right By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 15 Mar 2020 13:56:11 +0000 The Japanese conglomerate plans to spend up to $4.8 billion to purchase as much as 7% of its own shares. The post SoftBank’s share buyback plan is all about getting the timing right appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Masayoshi Son SoftBank Group Corp
world news Neumann could be cornered as SoftBank has second thoughts about WeWork By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 07:02:18 +0000 Probes by the U.S. Justice Department and the SEC have given SoftBank an excuse to go back and renegotiate a deal with The We Company's existing shareholders. The post Neumann could be cornered as SoftBank has second thoughts about WeWork appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Adam Neumann Elliott Management Corp SoftBank Group Corp WeWork
world news Guest Post: How to help your startup survive a pandemic By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:25:40 +0000 Eddie Thai, a Partner at 500 Startups, lists out specific tips for surviving in these tough times. The post Guest Post: How to help your startup survive a pandemic appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article 500 Startups Eddie Thai
world news In India, the virus lockdown will turn into a $28b gig-loan buster By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 08:02:25 +0000 The cost of protecting against the virus will fall disproportionately on the poor. The post In India, the virus lockdown will turn into a $28b gig-loan buster appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article
world news COVID-19 crisis set to spur M&A in SE Asia, says Golden Gate’s Lauria By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:53:21 +0000 The M&A wave is seen as startups begin to struggle with the virus' impact on their cashflows. The post COVID-19 crisis set to spur M&A in SE Asia, says Golden Gate’s Lauria appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article golden gate ventures
world news SoftBank offers glimpse of the pain the private equity world is in By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 00:40:25 +0000 SoftBank behaves more like a private equity firm than an angel investor: Its capital is really debt, and it likes to invest in rivals and force them to merge. The post SoftBank offers glimpse of the pain the private equity world is in appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article SoftBank Group Corp
world news Guest Post | ‘Nowcasting’ private equity in the coronavirus crisis By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 10:12:38 +0000 What may be happening to the value of a private-equity portfolio in the COVID-19 crisis? The post Guest Post | ‘Nowcasting’ private equity in the coronavirus crisis appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article coronavirus COVID-19 private equity
world news Guest Post | This is how much harder it is to raise capital during a downturn By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 10:34:09 +0000 Overall, if we can learn from history, there is a decent chance startups are in for a rough time ahead. The post Guest Post | This is how much harder it is to raise capital during a downturn appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article COVID-19 startup fundraising
world news Another 5b reasons for SoftBank to walk away from WeWork By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 11:03:10 +0000 SoftBank Group Corp. needs to cut and run on its entire WeWork investment, not just the shares. The post Another 5b reasons for SoftBank to walk away from WeWork appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Softbank WeWork
world news Guest Post | Coronavirus: Liquidity will come at a premium for VC asset class By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 23:53:18 +0000 Fire sales of VC fund stakes are most likely to be initiated first by high net worth individuals and some family offices. The post Guest Post | Coronavirus: Liquidity will come at a premium for VC asset class appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article COVID-19
world news Singapore’s data centre REITs are a happy lot as more people work from home By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:16:13 +0000 Shares in Keppel DC REIT have recouped most of their March losses. The post Singapore’s data centre REITs are a happy lot as more people work from home appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Keppel DC REIT
world news Guest Post | WhatsApp and Jio: The Super Platform By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 00:27:55 +0000 The deal is likely to help Jio in its goal of bringing 30 million neighbourhood grocery stores online. The post Guest Post | WhatsApp and Jio: The Super Platform appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Facebook Inc Jio WhatsApp
world news Guest Post | Implications and second-order effects of Jio-Facebook deal By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 03:53:28 +0000 As the Jiomart platform takes off and increases in scale, there could be interesting possibilities that may emerge. The post Guest Post | Implications and second-order effects of Jio-Facebook deal appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Facebook Jio
world news Founders grappling to make startups recession-proof: Sequoia Capital By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 00:45:11 +0000 "Covid-19 is redefining what uncertainty means," said Sequoia Capital India in its newsletter. The post Founders grappling to make startups recession-proof: Sequoia Capital appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Sequoia Capital Swiggy Zomato
world news Thai distressed assets manager BAM emerges top stock amid virus outbreak By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 16 Feb 2020 23:25:01 +0000 Investors are betting slower economic growth will spur opportunities for the distressed-assets firm. The post Thai distressed assets manager BAM emerges top stock amid virus outbreak appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article BAM
world news General Motors to wind down Australia, NZ operations, sell Thai plant By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 17 Feb 2020 02:51:08 +0000 General Motors Co is retreating from more markets outside of the United States and China. The post General Motors to wind down Australia, NZ operations, sell Thai plant appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article General Motors
world news Thai tycoon’s $2.7b bid for Bank Permata seen as move to secure family legacy By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 02:50:13 +0000 For Thailand’s oldest banking family, it’s a legacy-defining deal 25 years in the making. The post Thai tycoon’s $2.7b bid for Bank Permata seen as move to secure family legacy appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Bangkok Bank Pcl
world news Guest post: We don’t need a unicorn in Thailand. We need a medium-sized IPO. By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 20:00:08 +0000 What we need is actually abundant exit opportunities for startups, not unicorns, writes Beacon VC investment manager Nat Wittayatanaseth. The post Guest post: We don’t need a unicorn in Thailand. We need a medium-sized IPO. appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article
world news Danish facility management firm ISS Group to sell Thai unit for up to $150m By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Feb 2020 00:35:41 +0000 Rippledot Capital is said to be the sell-side advisor for the proposed transaction. The post Danish facility management firm ISS Group to sell Thai unit for up to $150m appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article International Service System (ISS) Group ISS Global
world news Banned Thai opposition party says junta helped Malaysia’s 1MDB cover-up By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 23 Feb 2020 16:03:50 +0000 At least six countries have launched money laundering, financial mismanagement and criminal probes into 1MDB dealings. The post Banned Thai opposition party says junta helped Malaysia’s 1MDB cover-up appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB)
world news Thai tycoons set to go head-to-head as Tesco invites bids for $9b Asia biz By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 12:31:14 +0000 The bidding is shaping up as a battle between Dhanin Chearavanont's Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, Central Group, and beer-and-property magnate Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi's TCC Group. The post Thai tycoons set to go head-to-head as Tesco invites bids for $9b Asia biz appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Central Group Charoen Pokphand TCC Group Tesco PLC
world news Thai hospital operator BDMS makes $3b buyout offer for Bumrungrad By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 23:14:55 +0000 BDMS already owns a 25% stake in Bumrungrad Hospital. The post Thai hospital operator BDMS makes $3b buyout offer for Bumrungrad appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article BDMS Bumrungrad
world news Forget WeWork’s woes, SE Asia’s co-working space operators are expanding By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 00:45:13 +0000 WeWork's SE Asia peers claim to have emerged largely unscathed with big expansion plans for this year. The post Forget WeWork’s woes, SE Asia’s co-working space operators are expanding appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article cohive Common Ground Justco upgen WeWork Cos