Learn how to take simple x/y coordinates, and create map polygons shaped like holiday images, that can be plotted using SAS/Graph's PROC GMAP.

This paper highlights the many enhancements to SAS/ETS software and demonstrates how these features can help your organization increase revenue and enhance productivity.

This paper begins with a look at both optimization modeling and discrete-event simulation modeling, and explores how they can most effectively work together to create additional analytic value. It then considers two examples of a combined optimization and simulation approach and discusses the resulting benefits.

This paper provides recommendations for circumventing memory problems and reducing execution times for your mixed-modeling analyses, as well as showing the new HPMIXED procedure can be beneficial for certain situations, as with large sparse mixed models.

This SAS Usage Note illustrates fitting a model containing a spline effect in PROC GLIMMIX. It discusses the spline basis output, the interpretation of the output, how to use the spline model to make predictions, and how to use the LSMEANS and ESTIMATE statements to compute quantities of interest.

In 2019, Moovaz secured an undisclosed amount of investment from Hustle Fund.

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The startups in this cohort have raised over $39 million.

The post Sequoia India & SEA announces its third cohort of early stage startups appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Oriente is the parent company of Finmas, Cashalo and Finizi, three online lenders operating in SE Asia.

The post Oriente raises $50m Series B round led by Henderson Land’s Peter Lee appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Archipelago's second fund will deploy 40-50% of its corpus in the Philippines.

The post PE firm Archipelago Capital eyes $250m for second Southeast Asia fund appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

All of the proceeds raised through the Ray of Hope platform will go directly to Beyond Social Services charity's COVID-19 Family Assistance Fund. 

The post Singapore venture investors, startup founders raising funds for low-income families appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Ebates Korea will cease operations and its users will be directed to ShopBack Korea's beta site.

The post Singapore cashback app ShopBack acquires Rakuten-owned Ebates Korea appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Startups in health care and deliveries have managed to raise millions to accelerate their expansion.

The post Southeast Asia’s healthcare startups attract wary investors appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Proceeds will be used to buy agri-commodities from farmers in Vietnam, Indonesia, Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea and Uganda.

The post Olam secures $176m loan from IFC, JICA appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The fund will support initiatives that respond to community needs in Singapore amidst virus outbreak.

The post Temasek’s philanthropy arm launches $7m COVID-19 assistance fund appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Bayfront Infrastructure Management is collaborating with 15 banks for infrastructure loan acquisitions.

The post SG Digest: Clifford Capital sets up holding co; Bayfront partners 15 banks appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The $100 million Series C round was co-led by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Temasek

The post Temasek boosts investment in agtech startup Pivot Bio appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Singapore-based Ramblin' Brands raised a $4.4-million round from DSG Consumer Partners in 2016.

The post COVID-19 spurs surge in demand for SG-based sexual wellness firm’s Smile Makers appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The deal marks ARA Asset Management's entry into the fintech sector.

The post Singapore’s ARA, tycoon John Lim buy 52.08% stake in crowdfunding platform Minterest appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The funding will be used by the company to expand its production capacity.

The post SG’s biodegradable plastic maker RWDC raises $133m in Series B round appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The property benefits from a prominent location in Jurong close to the upcoming Tuas Megaport.

The post Deutsche Bank unit DWS acquires warehouse in Singapore appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

KKR has about $58 billion in dry powder for new investments.

The post KKR sees Asia portfolio as driver for growth amid virus crisis appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Atento claims to be the largest customer relationship management and BPO player in Latin America.

The post GIC takes stake in LatAm outsourcing player Atento in debt-for-equity deal appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Most economists have cemented their expectations for the MAS to ease policy at its review scheduled for April.

The post Singapore inches towards first recession in two decades amid COVID-19, Malaysia travel ban appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

It is exploring setting up a vehicle to take over the debt of Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia.

The post Malaysia explores debt options, M&A to bail out airlines appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Measures announced by the govt, such as tax and loan deferments, are unlikely to boost VC investments.

The post Malaysia’s latest stimulus package gets thumbs down from businesses, investors appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Japan's GPIF has appointed Goldman Sach's Eiji Ueda as its CIO and managing director.

The post People Digest: Malaysia PM named Khazanah chairman; Japan’s GPIF hires CIO appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

VCs, startups and industry associations have banded together to offer funds and assistance.

The post COVID-related assistance emerges for SEA’s hard-hit startup ecosystem appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

CEO Marc Barnett described the layoffs as a response to uncertainties surrounding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The post Malaysia streaming platform iflix cuts staff as debt deadline, virus uncertainties loom appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The company plans to complete as many as seven mergers and acquisitions over the next two years.

The post Malaysian drone firm Aerodyne to seize global M&A opportunities amid virus turbulence appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

GSV submitted its proposal last month to Morgan Stanley, which Khazanah has hired to manage the airline’s search for a strategic partner.

The post Khazanah sceptical about GSV’s $2.5b offer for Malaysia Airlines appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The program will provide 20-40 million ringgit to Malaysian companies looking for capital.

The post Malaysia’s COPE Private Equity launches $41m program to back local businesses appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The Malaysian government has been seeking a strategic partner for its financially ailing national airline.

The post Malaysia Airlines, Khazanah in talks with government to seek more funds appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

It was the company’s first bond sale since a $5 billion offering in March 2015.

The post Malaysia’s state oil giant Petronas raises $6b in first bond offering in five years appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Hoow Food previously raised S$1.7 million in a seed round led by F&B player Killiney Group and joined by TRIVE.

The post SEA Digest: SG’s Hoow Foods nabs funds; ScaleUp Malaysia backs 10 firms appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Bursa Malaysia said both exchanges would collaborate on several areas of mutual interest aimed at strengthening ties and promoting the flow of investment.

The post Malaysia, Shenzhen stock exchanges sign MoU to improve cross-border collaboration appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Divestment activity jumped nearly four times to $145.03 million from $36.99 million a year ago, SC data shows.

The post Malaysia’s PE, VC sector sees slight dip in total fund commitment in 2019 appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The crisis has also unearthed new opportunities for investors eyeing distressed hospitality and retail assets.

The post Southeast Asia’s realty market braces for short-term instability appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

A possible merger between MAB and AirAsia was considered even last year.

The post AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines merger an option as COVID-19 batters industry appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

V Capital has also become Cross River Bank's strategic partner in the Southeast Asia region.

The post V Capital teams up with Cross River Bank, eyes digital banking licence in Malaysia appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

INCJ bought the shares from Edotco parent Axiata for $400 million via a private placement in 2017.

The post Japanese PE investor INCJ mulls stake sale in Axiata tower arm appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Philippines-based cloud kitchen startup CloudEats has secured $1.4 million in a seed funding round led by an undisclosed local family office.

The post SEA Digest: CloudEats bags seed funding; LinkAja launches sharia service appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

StreetCred hopes super apps battling for dominance in Indonesia will find its data equally valuable.

The post Gojek-Grab battle in Indonesia opens way for US mapping startup appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

A big challenge for Salim Group and its investment ambitions could be its transition to a new generation.

The post Why Salim Group is no underdog in Indonesia’s startup scene appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

HC Surgical will enter into a separate agreement to buy the remaining stake in GMHES at a later stage.

The post SE Asia Digest: Gojek completes Moka deal; HC Surgical to pick 51% in GMH appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The VC, however, has shelved its plans to launch its next fund that was slated to invest in B2B, among others.

The post Indonesian VC Everhaus backs goKampus, ReCharge; plans evergreen fund appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The firm's portfolio companies in SEA include Grab, Berry Kitchen, and goKampus, among others.

The post Silicon Valley-based Sovereign’s Capital closes $60m fund for SEA push appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The first close represents one-third of the fund’s $800-million target.

The post PE firm Northstar makes first close of Indonesia-focused fifth fund appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

The funding will also be used to support MSMEs through restructuring options.

The post Indonesia’s P2P lender Modalku raises $40m in Series C round appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

RedDoorz said it was unable to fulfil its commitments on its contracts due to COVID-19 outbreak

The post [Updated] Hotel operator RedDoorz declares force majeure in Indonesia appeared first on DealStreetAsia.

Akulaku and Mintos are said to have reached an agreement on a restructured repayments schedule.

The post [Updated] Global P2P platform Mintos suspends Indonesia’s Akulaku over late payments appeared first on DealStreetAsia.