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Four top investment themes for growth & income opportunities in Asia according to HSBC

“We see promising secular growth opportunities in India and ASEAN, riding on the structural tailwinds from strong foreign and domestic private investments, young demographics, the technology boom, and green transformation," James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India, Global Private Banking and Wealth, HSBC said.

HSBC: Malaysia to benefit from the green shoots of recovery from global electronic cycle

“Malaysia’s economy should remain healthy this year powered by resilient consumer and investment spending. The positive fillip for Malaysia’s economy will come from the nascent recovery of the global electronic cycle and the resumption of global tourism travel,” James Cheo, Chief Investment Officer, Southeast Asia and India, Global Private Banking and…

MAVCAP invests in Vynn Capital’s Mobility and Supply Chain Fund

Malaysia Venture Capital Management Berhad (MAVCAP), Malaysia's largest venture capital firm, is investing as a limited partner in Vynn Capital's latest Mobility and Supply Chain Fund. This collaboration underscores MAVCAP's dedication to advancing technological frontiers in Malaysia and Southeast Asia.

Ni Hsin inks deal with MYUS to market and distribute EBIXON motorcycles in Perlis

Ni Hsin EV Mobility Sdn. Bhd. (NHEVM), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ni Hsin EV Tech Sdn. Bhd. which in turn, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malaysia-listed Ni Hsin Group Berhad, has signed a master dealer agreement (MDA) with MYUS Autotech Sdn Bhd (MYUS), to promote and market EBIXON motorcycle in Perlis and Langkawi of Malaysia.

Chery Malaysia partners Carsome for vehicle trade-ins and training

Chery Malaysia has signed two memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Carsome and Carsome Academy. The primary focus of these partnerships is to improve vehicle trade-ins and enhance soft skills within the brand's network of representatives.

AC Ventures raises $210M to back tech-enabled businesses in Indonesia and Southeast Asia

Indonesia-based venture capital firm AC Ventures has announced the final close of its fifth investment fund, ACV Capital V L.P. (ACV Fund V), totaling $210 million, including co-investment funds.

Hong Kong’s FundPark upsizes landmark financing deal of up to $500M from Goldman Sachs

FundPark, a Hong Kong-based fintech company, has announced the closing of a landmark asset-backed securitization facility of up to $500 million. Goldman Sachs acted as the arranger and senior lender.

Clime Capital hits first close of second Southeast Asian clean energy fund at $127M

Clime Capital, the Singapore-based fund manager focused on accelerating the low carbon transition, has on Monday announced the first close of the South East Asia Clean Energy Fund II (SEACEF II), with $127 million committed. SEACEF ll is the first blended investment fund established in Southeast Asia to provide early-stage high-risk capital to support…

Darewise, Animoca Brands Japan, Honda team up to co-develop Web3 automotive gameplay

Darewise Entertainment (Darewise), a subsidiary of Animoca Brands and the company behind Life Beyond, and Animoca Brands Japan announced Monday a collaboration with Honda Motor Co., Ltd (Honda) to co-develop transportation and vehicle-related gameplay in Life Beyond, the upcoming AAA science fiction destination.

Societe Generale and IFC seal new agreement to accelerate on sustainable finance

European bank Societe Generale and IFC, a member of the World Bank Group, have signed a collaboration framework agreement to accelerate on sustainable finance in developing countries, as part of both institutions' shared ambition to contribute to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and strong commitment to the environmental transition and…