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ShawKwei looking to deploy $300m in industrials space by year-end

ShawKwei looking to deploy $300m in industrials space by year-end

The PE firm will also be reviving the sale process for Beyonics Technology later this year

Data Vantage: Pomelo, Komunal, VFlowTech and Blue Planet report new updates

Data Vantage: Pomelo, Komunal, VFlowTech and Blue Planet report new updates

Thai online fashion platform Pomelo issued fresh Series D preference shares last week.

India Deal Review: Startup fundraising hits 4-month low at $1.2b in Jan

India Deal Review: Startup fundraising hits 4-month low at $1.2b in Jan

The deal value dropped more than a third from the high of $4.43b in January 2022.

Is China's AI-driven drug discovery sector ready to take on global centrestage?

Is China's AI-driven drug discovery sector ready to take on global centrestage?

Why IDX-listed Alfamart's share price more than doubled in the last year

Why IDX-listed Alfamart's share price more than doubled in the last year

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Private Equity

ShawKwei looking to deploy $300m in industrials space by year-end

ShawKwei looking to deploy $300m in industrials space by year-end

The PE firm will also be reviving the sale process for Beyonics Technology later this year

Philippines' Metro Pacific to acquire stake in Axelum Resources for $98m

Philippines' Metro Pacific to acquire stake in Axelum Resources for $98m

The group started its agriculture push in mid-2022, acquiring a majority stake in a dairy firm.

SEACEF to invest in SG-based solar developer Skye Renewables

SEACEF to invest in SG-based solar developer Skye Renewables

Skye is targeting at least 300 MW of rooftop solar installation by 2028.

Venture Capital

University of Melbourne makes $70m first close for new venture fund

University of Melbourne makes $70m first close for new venture fund

The fund will invest in startups developed within the University of Melbourne ecosystem.

SG energy storage firm VFlowTech raises $10m in Series A funding

SG energy storage firm VFlowTech raises $10m in Series A funding

Japanese venture capital investor Real Tech Holdings led the funding round.

China Digest: PhaBuilder, Thinkre New Material, Guan An Information raise funds

China Digest: PhaBuilder, Thinkre New Material, Guan An Information raise funds

PhaBuilder plans to build 3-5 production bases throughout China within five years.

Q & A

The LP View: HK-based family office Tsangs Group eyes deals in India, SE Asia

The LP View: HK-based family office Tsangs Group eyes deals in India, SE Asia

Many deep tech startups in SE Asia have the potential to raise Series B funds: SeaX Ventures

Many deep tech startups in SE Asia have the potential to raise Series B funds: SeaX Ventures

SG fashion label Love, Bonito dresses up for global show

SG fashion label Love, Bonito dresses up for global show

B Capital secures $2.1b final close of third series of global growth funds

B Capital secures $2.1b final close of third series of global growth funds

Deals

Data Vantage: Pomelo, Komunal, VFlowTech and Blue Planet report new updates

Data Vantage: Pomelo, Komunal, VFlowTech and Blue Planet report new updates

Thai online fashion platform Pomelo issued fresh Series D preference shares last week.

India Deal Review: Startup fundraising hits 4-month low at $1.2b in Jan

India Deal Review: Startup fundraising hits 4-month low at $1.2b in Jan

The deal value dropped more than a third from the high of $4.43b in January 2022.

Nissan to buy up to 15% in Renault EV unit under rejigged alliance

Nissan to buy up to 15% in Renault EV unit under rejigged alliance

The alliance junior partner Mitsubishi Motors will also consider investing in Ampere.

Analysis

China's Baidu to finish testing ChatGPT-style project 'Ernie Bot' in March

China's Baidu to finish testing ChatGPT-style project 'Ernie Bot' in March

It plans to launch an AI chatbot service similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT in March.

Is China's AI-driven drug discovery sector ready to take on global centrestage?

Is China's AI-driven drug discovery sector ready to take on global centrestage?

As a latecomer, China’s quest for innovative drugs has intensified over years.

EV startup Vinfast to cut US jobs amid restructuring

EV startup Vinfast to cut US jobs amid restructuring

Vinfast said the headcount would not shrink in Vietnam.

Opinion

Vantage Point: IPO-bound Pertamina Geothermal Energy combines power with sustainability

Vantage Point: IPO-bound Pertamina Geothermal Energy combines power with sustainability

Vantage Point: Viability of quick commerce as standalone business in Indonesia seems far-fetched

Vantage Point: Viability of quick commerce as standalone business in Indonesia seems far-fetched

Vantage Point: PasarPolis to build on its insurance ecosystem as full-stack play

Vantage Point: PasarPolis to build on its insurance ecosystem as full-stack play

Guest Post: Five megatrends that will shape Web 3 in 2023 and beyond

Guest Post: Five megatrends that will shape Web 3 in 2023 and beyond

Policy and Regulations

Indonesia's Jokowi urges capital market regulation after Adani rout

Indonesia's Jokowi urges capital market regulation after Adani rout

"When it slips in pump and dump, things happening just like in India, please be careful."

India to ban Chinese-linked betting and lending apps

India to ban Chinese-linked betting and lending apps

Last year, India blocked access to several Chinese mobile apps, citing security concerns.

US prosecutors launch criminal probe into Silvergate's FTX, Alameda dealings

US prosecutors launch criminal probe into Silvergate's FTX, Alameda dealings

The investigation is examining Silvergate's hosting of accounts tied to FTX founder's businesses.