Analysis
Singapore Budget, China startup fundraising, earning reports, and more in this weekly wrap.
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Bain Capital gets RBI nod to take joint control of Indian lender Manappuram
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US pushes AI funding, aqua tech at APEC meet amid China tensions
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Editor's Take: The Week That Was—Feb 9-14
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Seven key metrics that defined Grab’s first profitable year
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Green Li-ion cuts losses by 44% in FY2025, eyes profitability in 2026
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INA CEO Ridha Wirakusumah steps down
Singapore to roll out second tranche of $1.2-billion Anchor Fund
Norfund invests $4m in PET recycling company to fund Vietnam expansion
Behind the headline numbers lies a nuanced story of scale, strategy, risk, and experimentation.
Earnings and Results
Its losses narrowed 44% to $3.5 million in FY2025 from $6.4 million in FY2024.
Hong Kong is building clout as a hub for tech firms to raise funds.
IPOs & Markets
The Singapore-headquartered data centre operator could be valued at $20 billion in the IPO.
Private Equity
The fund aims to raise over $130m in next 18 months.
This edition also examines the Philippines’ PE market entering a period of growth.
For the first time since its listing in 2021, Grab reported a full-year net profit in 2025.
Policy & Regulations
Programme to support firms looking to transform their businesses using AI.
Singapore Budget announces new initiatives to revive capital markets.
