Yimie Yong

Malaysia launches Financial Sector Blueprint 2022-2026, advancing digitalization of the financial sector’s among the strategic thrusts

Advancing digitalization of the financial sector is among the five strategic thrusts stated in the Blueprint. Among the initiatives include future-proofing key digital infrastructures, supporting a vibrant digital financial services landscape, strengthening cyber security readiness and responsiveness, and supporting greater use of technology for regulation…

AC Ventures’ Adrian Li says Indonesia’s the most compelling market to invest in ASEAN [Q&A]

Last month, AC Ventures had closed its Fund III with over $205 million in committed capital.

Ant-backed Indonesia’s Akulaku considers SPAC merger at $2B value – report

"Both parties have signed an exclusive relationship," a person familiar with the matter told TechNode Global.

AirAsia aims to become Asia’s largest food delivery, ride hailing company – report

AirAsia has been aggressively building its digital businesses and its Asean Super App over the last two years as most of its planes were grounded due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

[Updated] Malaysia’s AirAsia classified as financially distressed company

AirAsia triggered the financial distress criteria, known as PN17 back in July 2020. This came after its external auditor flagged significant uncertainties that cast doubt on its ability to continue as a going concern.

Eric Cheng, CEO of Carsome Group

Malaysia-based Carsome raises $300M from Temasek-backed funds, QIA – report

Carsome, Malaysia's first tech unicorn, is said to be planning for an initial public offering in the US later this year.

Tencent divests 2.6% of equity interest in Singapore’s Sea Ltd

Tencent’s voting power to be reduced below 10 percent following the transaction and proposed share conversion.

Singapore’s Novo Tellus gets nod for SPAC listing on SGX – report

Novo Tellus could be among the first wave of sponsors looking to list SPACs in Singapore after the regulators introduced a framework in September last year, according to Bloomberg.

Indonesia’s Alpha JWC Ventures banks on larger fund size as it scouts for opportunities in Southeast Asia

The firm, which has invested in several small and medium enterprises (SME) solutions companies, like GudangAda and UnaBrands, also believes that these firms will be the "next big trends" in the region.