re 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
re Shanghai Disney, Sony results and Bitcoin 'halving' By asia.nikkei.com Published On :: Full Article
re Majority dissatisfied with Japan's coronavirus response: Nikkei poll By asia.nikkei.com Published On :: Full Article
re We are betting on the Indonesian consumer story: Northstar co-founder Walujo By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Jan 2020 17:56:57 +0000 The fund manager sees opportunities in sectors such as education and microfinance. The post We are betting on the Indonesian consumer story: Northstar co-founder Walujo appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Northstar Group
re If IPOs are the only exit route in SEA, there’s a problem, says CMIA managing partner By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:39:21 +0000 With global funds ramping up their focus on SEA, the scope for secondary deals go up in the region, said Lee Chong Min. The post If IPOs are the only exit route in SEA, there’s a problem, says CMIA managing partner appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article CMIA Capital Partners
re China experience more relevant to India, Indonesia than US: Shunwei’s Tuck Lye Koh By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 00:40:56 +0000 Shunwei’s investments in this region are close adaptations of those found in China. The post China experience more relevant to India, Indonesia than US: Shunwei’s Tuck Lye Koh appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Shunwei Capital
re Industry needs more than vanity metrics, says Bukalapak’s Fajrin By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Jan 2020 00:04:49 +0000 Fajrin said 'unsubsidised' transactions for Bukalapak account for over half of its total sales. The post Industry needs more than vanity metrics, says Bukalapak’s Fajrin appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Bukalapak Muhamad Fajrin Rasyid
re Temasek-backed Reefknot eyes logistics-disrupting startups By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 20:06:19 +0000 The firm is particularly looking at those with differentiated technology, especially if it's scalable, says its MD Marc Dragon. The post Temasek-backed Reefknot eyes logistics-disrupting startups appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Kuehne + Nagel Reefknot Investments Temasek
re 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
re This restructuring is a one-time project, says Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:17:40 +0000 Agarwal described the global restructuring process as "95% complete." The post This restructuring is a one-time project, says Oyo founder Ritesh Agarwal appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Oyo Hotels and Homes (OYO) Ritesh Agarwal
re Fave seeks funding to expand ops into more Southeast Asian countries By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Feb 2020 00:13:27 +0000 Fave, formerly Kfit, is understood to be looking at a corpus of $50 million in its Series C round. The post Fave seeks funding to expand ops into more Southeast Asian countries appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article 500 Startups Axiata Digital Innovation Fund Fave SEGNEL Ventures Sequoia India SIG Asia Investment Venturra Capital
re 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
re 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
re Coronavirus will compel govts to increase public health expenditure: Quadria Capital By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 00:00:57 +0000 Coronavirus may trigger positive investment sentiment in ancillary segments of healthcare, says its MD Sunil Thakur. The post Coronavirus will compel govts to increase public health expenditure: Quadria Capital appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Quadria Capital Sunil Thakur
re There’s dearth of quality seed deals in Singapore, says STRIVE By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:23:15 +0000 STRIVE has of late not seen too many strong startups in the city-state's B2B, SaaS and product-led sectors, says Nikhil Kapur. The post There’s dearth of quality seed deals in Singapore, says STRIVE appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Strive
re 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
re 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
re Qiming partner Helen Wong eyes capturing ‘rare gems’ in market downturn By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:24:18 +0000 Qiming, which closed a $1.1 billion fund recently, will look for startups with "good fundamentals." The post Qiming partner Helen Wong eyes capturing ‘rare gems’ in market downturn appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Asia-Pacific COVID-19 Helen Wong Qiming Venture Partners
re Venture debt in the times of COVID-19: Your questions answered By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 00:14:30 +0000 InnoVen's Chin Chao, Alteria's Vinod Murali and Simmonds Stewart's Chris Wilson answer your questions. The post Venture debt in the times of COVID-19: Your questions answered appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Alteria Capital InnoVen Capital
re China’s Trip.com CEO says primary challenge is to ensure cash flows this year By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:30:24 +0000 The industry in China has begun to show signs of a pickup with a rise in bookings, Trip.com CEO Jane Jie Sun added. The post China’s Trip.com CEO says primary challenge is to ensure cash flows this year appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Trip.com Group Tripadvisor
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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.
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re 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
re Bangkok Bank plans to acquire another Indonesian lender By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Mar 2020 14:00:38 +0000 Bangkok Bank plans to acquire another Indonesian lender after buying a controlling stake in Indonesian Bank Permata. The post Bangkok Bank plans to acquire another Indonesian lender appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Bangkok Bank
re 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
re Grab shuts Singapore, Thailand offices after coronavirus infection By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:17:40 +0000 The offices were shut for five days of cleaning after a Singapore employee, who previously visited the Bangkok office, tested positive for the coronavirus. The post Grab shuts Singapore, Thailand offices after coronavirus infection appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Grab
re People Digest: Pomelo appoints HR lead; UK’s Man GLG makes key hires in HK By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Mar 2020 11:45:16 +0000 Thai e-commerce startup Pomelo has appointed Piyanuch Limapornvanitch as the company’s Chief People Officer. The post People Digest: Pomelo appoints HR lead; UK’s Man GLG makes key hires in HK appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article pomelo
re 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
re SCG packaging unit’s $1b Thai IPO put on hold amid coronavirus outbreak By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:04:06 +0000 The Bangkok-listed company had planned to launch an IPO of the subsidiary in the first half of 2020. The post SCG packaging unit’s $1b Thai IPO put on hold amid coronavirus outbreak appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Siam Cement Group Pcl
re Prudential reaches $753m Thai deal with tycoon Li’s FWD By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:55:25 +0000 TMB had been exploring options for its bancassurance partnerships after its planned merger with Thanachart. The post Prudential reaches $753m Thai deal with tycoon Li’s FWD appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article FWD Prudential TMB Bank
re Delivery services in SEA face game-changing moment amid virus scare By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 02:06:24 +0000 Demand for delivery services is skyrocketing across Asia as travel curbs keep more people at home. The post Delivery services in SEA face game-changing moment amid virus scare appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article 7-eleven Central Group Foodpanda Grab
re Thailand warns food delivery apps against overcharging amid COVID-19 outbreak By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Apr 2020 23:27:13 +0000 The anti-monopoly watchdog received complaints that food delivery platforms have increased their service fees for restaurants from 20% to up to 40%. The post Thailand warns food delivery apps against overcharging amid COVID-19 outbreak appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Foodpanda Grab LINE Man Office of Trade and Competition Commission
re 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