at PKL: Patna Pirates roar back to winning ways By www.rediff.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 23:25:51 +0530 Patna Pirates returned to winning ways with an all-round performance as they secured an impressive 40-27 win over Gujarat Giants in the Pro Kabaddi League in Noida on Monday. Full Article
at 'Messi has been the boost that MLS has needed' By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 08:58:06 +0530 Lionel Messi has more than proven his worth for the league and his team at a vitally important time for the sport in North America, where the FIFA World Cup will be staged in 2026. Full Article
at ATP Finals: Bopanna-Ebden start on a losing note By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 11:52:43 +0530 Rohan Bopanna and partner Matthew Ebden were defeated by the Italian duo of Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori in their opening match. Full Article
at Man City's reign over? Dias fires back at doubters By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 19:06:23 +0530 City slumped to a fourth consecutive loss in all competitions with a 2-1 defeat at Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday Full Article
at Magnus Carlsen reflects on chess rating 'deflation' By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:44:10 +0530 Magnus Carlsen, the undisputed world number one for over a decade, believes chess ratings today are somewhat "deflated" compared to the past but remains unfazed by the possibility of someone surpassing him. Full Article
at ATP Finals: Rejuvenated Medvedev back on track! By www.rediff.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 21:53:50 +0530 Daniil Medvedev might have to delay his holiday plans a while longer after rediscovering his spark to beat Australia's Alex de Minaur in straight sets at the ATP Finals on Tuesday. Full Article
at Yukio Okamoto, the hand that cradled the Japan-US alliance By asia.nikkei.com Published On :: Full Article
at Majority dissatisfied with Japan's coronavirus response: Nikkei poll By asia.nikkei.com Published On :: Full Article
at Buyout funds will become the new conglomerates: EY’s Soni By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Jan 2020 00:31:22 +0000 Over time, buyout funds with multiple, scaled-up businesses in diverse sectors under their control, will begin to look similar to diversified conglomerates. The post Buyout funds will become the new conglomerates: EY’s Soni appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article EY
at Always open to exit OVO at the right valuation: Lippo Group’s John Riady By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Jan 2020 00:30:39 +0000 If on a risk-adjusted basis, I think it's a good time to get out, then I will get out, he says. The post Always open to exit OVO at the right valuation: Lippo Group’s John Riady appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article cinemaxx Cinemaxx Global Pasifik First Media Gojek Grab Internux John riady Lippo Matahari Department Store Matahari Putra Prima mataharimall Mochtar Riady OUE Limited ovo PT Lippo Karawaci ruangguru Sociolla SoftBank Group Corp Tokopedia WeWork Zilingo
at Malaysia’s Axiata Digital aims to apply for digital banking licence, says CEO By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Feb 2020 23:42:05 +0000 The company plans to place its application in the second or third quarter, said Mohd Khairil Abdullah. The post Malaysia’s Axiata Digital aims to apply for digital banking licence, says CEO appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Axiata Digital
at Nicko Widjaja seeks to emulate MDI success at new firm BRI Ventures By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 00:40:38 +0000 He led MDI Ventures to clock a record five exits in a single year in 2019. The post Nicko Widjaja seeks to emulate MDI success at new firm BRI Ventures appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article BRI Ventures MDI Ventures
at ‘Availability of capital at the right time is key for startups’ By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 00:29:28 +0000 There are US-based venture firms, with no presence in India so far, who are now looking to invest here. The post ‘Availability of capital at the right time is key for startups’ appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article bluestone Freshtohome IronPillar
at Grab Ventures bets on Vietnam with launch of accelerator By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 02 Mar 2020 00:51:50 +0000 Grab Ventures chief Chris Yeo said the venture unit continues to see opportunities to partner with startups in SEA. The post Grab Ventures bets on Vietnam with launch of accelerator appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Chris Yeo Grab Grab Ventures
at Quona Capital closes second fund at $203m to invest in fintech firms By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Mar 2020 00:24:14 +0000 With the close of the latest fund, Quona Capital’s AUM currently stands at $363 million. The post Quona Capital closes second fund at $203m to invest in fintech firms appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Accion Quona Inclusion Fund Quona Capital
at Indonesia’s Investree carves out strategy to expand ops in Vietnam, Philippines By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:08:12 +0000 Investree is currently in the process of raising a Series C round and is likely to close it by the end of this quarter. The post Indonesia’s Investree carves out strategy to expand ops in Vietnam, Philippines appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Investree OJK
at Used car platform Carsome sees opportunities amid COVID-19 outbreak By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 00:48:10 +0000 Carsome is entering the slowdown with cash in hand, after raising $50 million in December. The post Used car platform Carsome sees opportunities amid COVID-19 outbreak appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Carsome
at China’s Cathay Capital eyes opportunities in digitalisation, life sciences By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:06:18 +0000 The firm is also looking at multiple strategies to deepen its activity in Southeast Asia. The post China’s Cathay Capital eyes opportunities in digitalisation, life sciences appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article cathay capital Lanchun Duan
at Financial services, gaming strategies to keep Paytm relevant in current times, says CEO By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 00:51:08 +0000 Paytm plans to double down on existing categories like payments, content and gaming and push usage in Tier 3 and 4 geographies. The post Financial services, gaming strategies to keep Paytm relevant in current times, says CEO appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Paytm
at JD.com-backed second hand goods platform Aihuishou spots big opportunity in trade-in market By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 23:51:33 +0000 In 2019, JD.com merged its secondhand commodity trading platform Paipai.com with Aihuishou. The post JD.com-backed second hand goods platform Aihuishou spots big opportunity in trade-in market appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Aihuishou JD.com
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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.
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at 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
at Tesco Lotus set to return to Thai conglomerate CP Group’s stable in $10.6b deal By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 08:00:21 +0000 CP Group said it would fund the deal with cash flow from group companies and loans. The post Tesco Lotus set to return to Thai conglomerate CP Group’s stable in $10.6b deal appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Central Group CP Group TCC Group
at CP Group’s $10b Tesco deal to test mettle of Thai antitrust watchdog By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 23:27:44 +0000 The Office of Trade Competition Commission is awaiting CP Group's request for merger approval to study the impact on the economy, market competition and consumers. The post CP Group’s $10b Tesco deal to test mettle of Thai antitrust watchdog appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article CP Group Office of Trade Competition Commission (OTCC) Tesco PLC
at CP Group overpaying for Tesco’s Malaysia and Thai operations, analysts say By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 05:07:38 +0000 Analysts also expressed concern about the huge debt CP All was taking on in this market environment. The post CP Group overpaying for Tesco’s Malaysia and Thai operations, analysts say appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article CP Group Tesco
at Nexif Energy secures funding for 92MW co-generation power project in Thailand By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:25:13 +0000 A consortium that includes SMBC and Kasikornbank is providing debt funding for the project. The post Nexif Energy secures funding for 92MW co-generation power project in Thailand appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Nexif Energy Ratch Group
at Siam Cement buys Vietnamese packaging materials maker By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 05 Apr 2020 18:22:20 +0000 The group will purchase Bien Hoa Packaging through a joint venture with top Japanese cardboard maker Rengo. The post Siam Cement buys Vietnamese packaging materials maker appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Bien Hoa Packaging Rengo Siam Cement Group
at Thailand’s Stark Corporation acquires Vietnamese cable makers for $240m By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 08:56:54 +0000 The deal is the largest inbound industrial transaction in Vietnam in the last three years. The post Thailand’s Stark Corporation acquires Vietnamese cable makers for $240m appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article stark corporation Thinh Phat Cables
at IFC weighs $100m green loan for Thailand’s Kiatnakin Bank By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 00:16:27 +0000 Kiatnakin Bank was the country's tenth-largest commercial lender by assets in 2019. The post IFC weighs $100m green loan for Thailand’s Kiatnakin Bank appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Kiatnakin Bank Public Co. Ltd The International Finance corporation
at Thai Airways to seek $1.8b emergency loan to navigate COVID-19 impact By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:35:13 +0000 After the loan, the money-losing national carrier plans to raise 77.04 billion baht in capital. The post Thai Airways to seek $1.8b emergency loan to navigate COVID-19 impact appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Thai Airways
at France holds its breath on the eve of Covid-19 lockdown lifting By www.france24.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 16:27:39 GMT As France begins to lift its eight-week Covid-19 lockdown, the government is stepping up efforts to ‘protect, test and isolate’. But many still fear a second wave. Full Article Europe
at Bundesliga CEO adamant season will restart despite positive tests at Dresden By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T16:36:23Z Dresden players sent home after two test positive‘We are not changing our plans,’ says Christian SeifertThe Bundesliga is keen to press ahead with plans to restart the season for the top two tiers next weekend, despite Dynamo Dresden’s squad being quarantined for two weeks.Dresden’s players were sent home after two tested positive for coronavirus. This means the second tier club cannot play their first two games of the restart – against Hannover on 17 May and against Fürth the following weekend. Continue reading... Full Article Bundesliga European club football Football Sport
at Nathan Redmond: 'It's difficult to post a TikTok video if you've lost 1-0' | David Hytner By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T17:00:30Z The Covid-19 lockdown has given the midfielder the chance to show his acting skills outside the Southampton changing roomNathan Redmond hustles towards the camera, suited up, fedora jauntily perched and when he starts to lip-sync, the voice is that of Carter – the character played by Chris Tucker in Rush Hour 3. It is the scene involving him, Master Yu and Mi and, for those who have not seen it, has Carter getting into a word-play tangle as he questions Yu and Mi. “Who are you? Yu. No, not me, you. Yes, I am Yu.” It goes from there. Related: 'People's lives depend on it': the sacked English defender left in limbo | Sid Lowe Continue reading... Full Article Southampton Football Sport
at Lockdown diary: 'There's a gran isolating in a tree communicating by catapult!' By www.theguardian.com Published On :: 2020-05-10T14:00:26Z Like man buns on scooters and ukulele busking, Covid-19 has now spread to the north from London – inspiring a coronavirus soapcom from our self-isolating comedy-writerUp here in the north-west, we’re used to living in the slipstream of London’s sleek urban shenanigans. Whatever the cultural breakthrough – man buns on scooters, cashless ukulele busking, emotional support bees – it takes a while to reach the Lancaster and Morecambe Non-Metropolitan Area. If it ever does.A Street Stranger Watch leads to a death and the appearance at midnight of the street’s original Victorian inhabitants Continue reading... Full Article Comedy Coronavirus outbreak Culture Coronation Street Soap opera Television Television & radio