Yimie Yong
Fast-fashion firm Shein considers London IPO – report
Shein is said to be in the early stages of exploring the London option as the company has judged it unlikely that the US Securities and Exchange Commission will approve its IPO, the report added.
February 27, 2024
Navigating the digital wave: opportunities & growth explored in EBANX’s Beyond Borders 2024 report
For global companies, rising economies represent an enormous growth opportunity, especially for digital businesses. Digital industries across the world have reached a plateau, with high levels of competition and user penetration.
February 23, 2024
News,Media / Streaming,Indonesia
Indonesia issues regulations requiring Google, Meta to compensate news publishers – report
"The spirit of the regulation is... to ensure a fair cooperation between media and digital platforms, provide clearer cooperation framework between them," Jokowi was quoted as saying.
February 22, 2024
Thailand approves incentives for companies transitioning to electric trucks & buses – report
By 2030, Thailand aims to convert 30 percent of its annual production of 2.5 million vehicles into EVs, according to a government plan.
February 22, 2024
News,Philippines,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Philippine government, Grab working to legalize motor taxis – report
GrabCar operates in 25 cities while GrabFood provides services to more than 100 cities nationwide, according to the report.
February 22, 2024
News,Indonesia,Electric Vehicles & Mobility
Indonesia issues more tax incentives for EV sales – report
The Indonesian government aims for 600,000 EVs to be domestically produced by 2030. That would be more than 100 times the number sold in Indonesia in the first half of 2023.
February 22, 2024
News,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,Malaysia
Malaysia’s national car Proton hints about launching new energy vehicles soon – report
Proton Car is the national car brand of Malaysia. The brand was established in the early 1980’s at the behest of the Malaysian government, and later reverted to semi-private ownership under DRB Hicom. In May 2017, Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and DRB-Hicom signed a deal that will see Zhejiang Geely Holding Group buy a 49.9 percent stake in Proton Cars.
February 22, 2024
News,eCommerce,China,Indonesia
TikTok still violates Indonesian in-app transactions ban, says minister – report
Teten Masduki, the Indonesian minister for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), told reporters that TikTok still had not complied with the regulation.
February 20, 2024
Singapore’s Carousell Co-Founder Lucas Ngoo to step down
Ngoo said he will continue to have full vested interests in the success of Carousell as a co-founder, board director and shareholder, and have full confidence in our business and leadership team.
February 19, 2024
Singapore to invest over $743M in AI over the next five years – Budget 2024
"To support this strategy and further catalyse AI activities, I will invest more than $1 billion over the next five years into AI compute, talent, and industry development," Wong, who is also the Minister for Finance, said as he delivered Singapore’s FY2024 Budget Statement.
February 16, 2024
Hang Seng Bank launches $4.22B SME Power Up Fund
March 27, 2024
Hang Seng Bank launches $4.22B SME Power Up Fund
March 27, 2024