ay Andy Cohen Says His Son Benjamin and Anderson Cooper's Son Wyatt Will Be 'Best Friends' By www.eonline.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 23:59:00 GMT A lifelong friendship awaits Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper's sons. The 51-year-old TV host took some time while in quarantine to answer a few fan questions on his Instagram Story on... Full Article
ay Elon Musk Says Tesla Suing California County, Moving Headquarters Out of State By www.npr.org Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 18:10:19 -0400 The company's CEO tweeted Saturday that the automaker is seeking legal action against Alameda County. The billionaire executive has been sharply critical of shelter-in-place orders in recent weeks. Full Article
ay Chimpanzees Deserve Mother's Day Too By blogs.scientificamerican.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 16:00:00 GMT Much like their human counterparts, chimpanzee mothers provide their offspring with far more than just food -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com Full Article The Sciences Biology
ay France says total death toll from coronavirus rises by 80 to 26,310 By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sat, 09 May 2020 13:27:27 -0400 The number of people who have died from coronavirus infections in France rose by 80 to 26,310 on Saturday, the health ministry said, a much smaller daily increase than the previous day when it was 243. Full Article healthNews
ay Rare syndrome tied to COVID-19 kills three children in New York, Cuomo says By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:38:30 -0400 Three children in New York have died from a rare inflammatory syndrome believed to be linked to the novel coronavirus, Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Saturday, a development that may augur a pandemic risk for the very young. Full Article healthNews
ay Malaysia extends curbs on movement, businesses to June 9 By feeds.reuters.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 02:56:30 -0400 Malaysia's government extended the time frame for movement and business curbs by another four weeks to June 9, amid a gradual reopening of economic activity stunted by the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article healthNews
ay As demand for food skyrockets due to coronavirus, food banks play catch-up By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 19:37:09 -0400 The need for food in L.A. County has reached record levels, putting food banks under pressure to deliver even while their normal supply chains are disrupted. Full Article
ay Protesters gather outside Mayor Garcetti's Hancock Park residence to protest health restrictions By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 20:28:54 -0400 At least 100 protesters gathered outside the residence of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti, with marchers calling for the economy to reopen and condemning the health orders enacted in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
ay MLB expected to present players with proposal to begin season in early July By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 9 May 2020 23:01:28 -0400 MLB is expected to submit a proposal to players Tuesday to start the season in early July. The Dodgers and Angels would play at home and largely on the West Coast. Full Article
ay Japan's foreign students struggle to stay and study amid pandemic By asia.nikkei.com Published On :: Full Article
ay Temasek leads $8m round for plant-based meat player Growthwell By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 04:54:37 +0000 Growthwell plans to use the funding to expand its alternative protein product range, among others. The post Temasek leads $8m round for plant-based meat player Growthwell appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Brandify DSG Consumer Partners Genesis Ventures Growthwell Insignia Ventures Koh boon hwee Temasek
ay SG Digest: Clifford Capital sets up holding co; Bayfront partners 15 banks By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 29 Apr 2020 07:13:23 +0000 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. Full Article Bayfront Infrastructure Management Clifford Capital Pte Ltd
ay Editor’s take: The week that was – April 27-May 1 By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 03 May 2020 01:30:31 +0000 Headlines this week were dominated by more companies running into trouble amid the virus crisis. The post Editor’s take: The week that was – April 27-May 1 appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article
ay GIC takes stake in LatAm outsourcing player Atento in debt-for-equity deal By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 08 May 2020 05:58:40 +0000 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. Full Article Atento Bain Capital GIC Pte HPS Investment Partners
ay Editor’s take: The week that was – May 4-8 By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 10 May 2020 01:30:35 +0000 China continued to dominate the megadeal market in the week, with car trader Chehaoduo alone bagging $200 million. The post Editor’s take: The week that was – May 4-8 appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article
ay Southeast Asian operators bullish on co-living growth prospects but see it as long-term play By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 00:57:33 +0000 Despite the recent pressure of Covid-19, key SEA co-living operators said they would continue to expand this year. The post Southeast Asian operators bullish on co-living growth prospects but see it as long-term play appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article co-living
ay Malaysia recovers $323m of 1MDB fraud money, PM’s office says By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 11:09:08 +0000 The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) returned nearly $200 million to Malaysia in May. The post Malaysia recovers $323m of 1MDB fraud money, PM’s office says appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article The U.S. Department of Justice
ay Singapore inches towards first recession in two decades amid COVID-19, Malaysia travel ban By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:52:15 +0000 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. Full Article ANZ MAS
ay Coronavirus lockdown gets dealmakers, entrepreneurs jittery in Malaysia By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 23:45:57 +0000 The Malaysian government announced a nationwide lockdown from March 18 to 31 to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus. The post Coronavirus lockdown gets dealmakers, entrepreneurs jittery in Malaysia appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article COVID-19
ay Malaysian payments firm iPay88 in talks to raise $25m to expand ops By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 00:04:30 +0000 The firm is in talks with a host of investors in Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia, apart from its home market. The post Malaysian payments firm iPay88 in talks to raise $25m to expand ops appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article iPay88
ay Malaysia’s EPF said to have acquired London office block for $379m By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Mar 2020 05:30:28 +0000 EPF has been open to increasing its overseas portfolio to diversify its investment risk. The post Malaysia’s EPF said to have acquired London office block for $379m appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article EPF
ay Malaysia explores debt options, M&A to bail out airlines By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 11:12:08 +0000 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. Full Article AirAsia Malaysia Airlines
ay Malaysia’s latest stimulus package gets thumbs down from businesses, investors By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 08:36:09 +0000 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. Full Article
ay Malaysia’s Moovby puts expansion plans on hold amid COVID-19 crisis By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 04:37:29 +0000 The startup was looking to foray into Thailand and Singapore this year. The post Malaysia’s Moovby puts expansion plans on hold amid COVID-19 crisis appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Moovby
ay People Digest: Malaysia PM named Khazanah chairman; Japan’s GPIF hires CIO By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Apr 2020 08:02:15 +0000 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. Full Article Khazanah
ay Malaysia streaming platform iflix cuts staff as debt deadline, virus uncertainties loom By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Apr 2020 00:53:14 +0000 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. Full Article iflix
ay Malaysian firm offers $2.5b for Khazanah-backed ailing state carrier By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:03:10 +0000 Golden Skies Ventures has secured financing for the deal from an undisclosed European bank. The post Malaysian firm offers $2.5b for Khazanah-backed ailing state carrier appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Golden Skies Ventures Malaysia Airlines
ay COVID-19 could alter trajectory of ASEAN’s digital economy growth, says World Bank economist By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 07 Apr 2020 01:00:36 +0000 The current crisis demands greater use of digital services over good quality, resilient broadband infrastructure. The post COVID-19 could alter trajectory of ASEAN’s digital economy growth, says World Bank economist appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article World Bank
ay Malaysian drone firm Aerodyne to seize global M&A opportunities amid virus turbulence By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 22:53:30 +0000 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. Full Article Aerodyne
ay Khazanah sceptical about GSV’s $2.5b offer for Malaysia Airlines By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 08 Apr 2020 23:35:29 +0000 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. Full Article Golden Skies Ventures Khazanah Nasional Bhd
ay Malaysia’s COPE Private Equity launches $41m program to back local businesses By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 09 Apr 2020 00:13:04 +0000 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. Full Article COPE Private Equity
ay Malaysia Airlines, Khazanah in talks with government to seek more funds By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 17:48:42 +0000 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. Full Article Khazanah Nasional Bhd Malaysia Airlines
ay US returns another $300m of recovered 1MDB funds to Malaysia By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:51:20 +0000 The US Department of Justice last year said it had recovered $1 billion in assets associated with the corruption scandal, its largest-ever civil forfeiture. The post US returns another $300m of recovered 1MDB funds to Malaysia appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article 1Malaysia Development Berhad Goldman Sachs Group Inc
ay Malaysia’s state oil giant Petronas raises $6b in first bond offering in five years By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 06:18:04 +0000 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. Full Article Petronas
ay SEA Digest: SG’s Hoow Foods nabs funds; ScaleUp Malaysia backs 10 firms By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:34:57 +0000 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. Full Article Hoow Foods ScaleUp Malaysia
ay Malaysia, Shenzhen stock exchanges sign MoU to improve cross-border collaboration By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 23:09:49 +0000 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. Full Article Bursa Malaysia Bhd Shenzhen stock exchange
ay Malaysia’s PE, VC sector sees slight dip in total fund commitment in 2019 By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 10:35:36 +0000 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. Full Article Securities Commission Malaysia
ay AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines merger an option as COVID-19 batters industry By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Apr 2020 11:58:50 +0000 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. Full Article Golden Skies Ventures Japan Airlines Co Ltd Malaysia Airlines Bhd
ay Ekuinas CEO says lower startup valuations to spark M&A frenzy By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:02:42 +0000 Ekuinas CEO Syed Yasir said the current market volatility is an opportunity to acquire distressed assets. The post Ekuinas CEO says lower startup valuations to spark M&A frenzy appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Ekuinas
ay Surge in food delivery demand amid COVID-19 lockdown whets appetite of new players By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 08:30:45 +0000 Lalamove is set to offer food delivery service at zero commission for food merchants in Singapore. The post Surge in food delivery demand amid COVID-19 lockdown whets appetite of new players appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Delivery Hero Gojek Grab lalamove Woowa Brothers Corp
ay Malaysia’s Serba Dinamik to raise $53.5m for gearing, working capital By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 09:50:00 +0000 The firm is offering 5 per cent of its existing outstanding shares, priced at a discount between 1.49-1.52 ringgit per share. The post Malaysia’s Serba Dinamik to raise $53.5m for gearing, working capital appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Serba Dinamik Holdings Bhd
ay Sunway Group to buy 51% stake in Credit Bureau Malaysia By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 05:36:44 +0000 The deal marks Sunway Berhad's foray into financial technology (fintech) space. The post Sunway Group to buy 51% stake in Credit Bureau Malaysia appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article acquisition credit reporting agency Sunway Bhd Sunway Holdings
ay Malaysia’s ambition to become a digital economy hub still at the halfway mark By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 00:30:56 +0000 The digital adoption rate of SMEs in Malaysia remains low and its e-commerce industry is still in its infancy. The post Malaysia’s ambition to become a digital economy hub still at the halfway mark appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article digital economy Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) SMEs
ay V Capital teams up with Cross River Bank, eyes digital banking licence in Malaysia By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:32:32 +0000 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. Full Article Cross River Bank digital bank fintech V-Capital
ay Malaysia’s PNB seeks to raise global exposure to 30% by 2022 By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 04 May 2020 11:13:37 +0000 The 2022 target is a part of the fund's diversification strategy of its asset classes. The post Malaysia’s PNB seeks to raise global exposure to 30% by 2022 appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB)
ay SC Malaysia allows distribution of capital market products via e-service platforms By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 05 May 2020 10:07:56 +0000 SC will facilitate the online distribution of capital market products such as unit trusts. The post SC Malaysia allows distribution of capital market products via e-service platforms appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article e wallet e-payments platform Malaysia’s Securities Commission
ay Gojek-Grab battle in Indonesia opens way for US mapping startup By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 14:34:37 +0000 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. Full Article Gojek Grab
ay Facebook in talks with GoPay, OVO, LinkAja for mobile payments launch By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Mon, 20 Apr 2020 12:59:39 +0000 The three firms are working with FB to apply for regulatory approval to launch the service in the country. The post Facebook in talks with GoPay, OVO, LinkAja for mobile payments launch appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Facebook GoPay LinkAja ovo
ay [Updated] Global P2P platform Mintos suspends Indonesia’s Akulaku over late payments By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:30:11 +0000 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. Full Article AFPI Akulaku Asetku Julo OJK
ay Circulate Capital invests $6m in plastic recycling players in India, Indonesia By www.dealstreetasia.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 05:16:33 +0000 CCOF has made an equity investment in Mumbai-based Lucro and extended debt to Indonesia'sTridi Oasis. The post Circulate Capital invests $6m in plastic recycling players in India, Indonesia appeared first on DealStreetAsia. Full Article Circulate Capital