Stories by Jeff Sutherland

China Mengniu Dairy to buy Kirin’s Australia assets for $419m

Mengniu will pick up Lion’s milk, yogurt and juice products, while Kirin will keep Lion’s beer, wine and spirits business

Tokyo’s Asahi shares drop on $11.3b AB InBev Australia deal

Australia is already Asahi’s second-largest overseas market behind Europe.

Brewer AB InBev’s Asia Pacific unit files for Hong Kong IPO

The move would help AB InBev reduce its debt and pursue acquisition opportunities.

Takeda clears US trade commission hurdle for $62b Shire acquisition

Takeda’s takeover of U.K.-listed Shire will radically transform the Japanese drugmaker, giving it wider reach and strengthening its global pipeline.

ThaiBev emerges as sole bidder for $2b stake in Vietnam’s Sabeco

Vietnam is seeking to raise at least $4.8 billion in the country’s biggest stake sale.

China Telecom poised for Philippines foray, could become country’s third carrier

China Telecom will have to look for a local partner with an existing franchise and a significant presence in the Philippines.

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Singapore Reporter/s

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to write precisely and urgently is crucial for these roles. Ideal candidates must have to ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-changing environment. We want our new hires to be digitally savvy and ready to experiment with new forms of storytelling. Most importantly, we are looking for hard-hitting reporters who work well in a team. Collaboration and collegiality are a must.

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

A reporter to track companies/startups that have raised private capital, and have the potential to become unicorns. SEA currently has over 40 companies with a valuation of over $100 million and under $1 billion.
A reporter who can get behind the scenes and reveal how funding rounds are put together, or why they’ve failed to materialise. She/he in this role will largely focus on long-format stories.
A journalist to track special situations funds, distressed debt and private credit (from the PE angle) across Asia.

Singapore Reporter/s

In Singapore, we are looking to double our reporting team by this year-end to comprehensively cover the fast-moving world of funded startups and VC, PE & M&A deals. We want reporters who can tell our readers what is really happening in these sectors and why it matters to markets, companies and consumers. The ability to write precisely and urgently is crucial for these roles. Ideal candidates must have to ability to work in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-changing environment. We want our new hires to be digitally savvy and ready to experiment with new forms of storytelling. Most importantly, we are looking for hard-hitting reporters who work well in a team. Collaboration and collegiality are a must.

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

Following vacancies can be applied for (only in Singapore).

A reporter to track companies/startups that have raised private capital, and have the potential to become unicorns. SEA currently has over 40 companies with a valuation of over $100 million and under $1 billion.
A reporter who can get behind the scenes and reveal how funding rounds are put together, or why they’ve failed to materialise. She/he in this role will largely focus on long-format stories.
A journalist to track special situations funds, distressed debt and private credit (from the PE angle) across Asia.