Author: Yimie Yong
News,FinTech,Thailand,SEA,Blockchain / Crypto
Zipmex invests in Thailand’s Fintech firm Forward
The investment, made by Zipmex Labs, a unit under Zipmex Group, is part of a series of investments aimed at promoting and supporting blockchain projects and entrepreneurs looking to transform the crypto ecosystem through innovative business ideas, Zipmex said.
May 17, 2022
News,Mergers and Acquisitions,Social Media
Elon Musk now says $44B Twitter deal “temporarily on hold”
"Twitter deal temporarily on hold pending details supporting calculation that spam/fake accounts do indeed represent less than 5% of users," Musk wrote in a tweet.
May 13, 2022
News,Indonesia,Electric Vehicles & Mobility,SEA,Malaysia,Investments
Malaysian Prime Minister too, tries to court Tesla to invest in the country – report
Neighbouring Indonesia has been publicly wooing Tesla to invest in the country to help develop its ambitious EV and battery industry plans. Indonesian President Joko Widodo is planning to meet Tesla Founder and Chief Executive Officer Elon Musk.
May 12, 2022
Vietnam’s EV maker VinFast’s IPO may be delayed till next year – report
The IPO is planned for the fourth quarter of this year.
May 11, 2022
Singapore’s Sea Ltd prepares move into Indonesia’s insurance sector – report
The US-listed tech firm has prepared plans to acquire an insurance company in Indonesia, Financial Times reported on Wednesday, quoting two people close to the discussions.
May 11, 2022
News,Asia,Events,SEA,Partner Event
The K-Startup Grand Challenge 2022 opens its doors to Southeast Asia, Australia & New Zealand
Applications opened on Apr 15, 2022 and will close on May 31, 2022 for startups keen on the opportunity to work and build a strong foundation in South Korea.
May 10, 2022
Malaysia has no plans for more digital banking licenses – report
In deciding to award five licenses, Nor Shamsiah said the central bank considered many factors, such as the size of the country’s banking system relative to the economy. “This isn't a case of ‘the more the merrier!’” she added.
May 9, 2022
News,Mergers and Acquisitions,Social Media
Elon Musk’s $44B Twitter buyout challenged in shareholder lawsuit – report
According to Reuter's report, the lawsuit seeks to delay the merger's closing until at least 2025, declare that Twitter directors breached their fiduciary duties, and recoup legal fees and costs.
May 9, 2022












