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…
January 24, 2022
SEA,Investments,Indonesia,Venture Capital,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews
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.
January 24, 2022
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.
January 17, 2022
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.
January 17, 2022
News,Transportation,Digital Transformation,SEA,Malaysia
[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.
January 14, 2022
News,Singapore,Private Equity,Mergers and Acquisitions
Singapore’s online classifieds platform Carousell in $1.5B SPAC deal talks with L Catterton – report
A transaction could value the combined entity at as much as $1.5 billion.
January 7, 2022
News,Transportation,SEA,Malaysia
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.
January 7, 2022
News,SEA,Gaming,Singapore,eCommerce,Investments
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.
January 5, 2022
News,Investments,Singapore,Private Equity
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.
January 4, 2022
SEA,Investments,Venture Capital,Indonesia,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews
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.
December 27, 2021