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Digital Economy
Private funding across all investment stages in Southeast Asia reaches six-year record low: Google, Temasek, Bain report
The report finds investors are facing difficulties in all stages of the investment cycle, with 50% not meeting divestment targets.
November 01, 2023
Digital Economy
Disrupting retail from the inside out
What's the role of Engine 2 business building to secure retail’s future?
August 10, 2023
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
Venture capital seeks growth beyond Singapore’s shores
Singapore can be a test bed for companies but venture-backed businesses may have to expand quickly to achieve exponential growth.
July 20, 2023
Private equity
Private equity titans tap sovereign wealth to get deals done
Money from state-backed investors is also helping buyout firms hold onto assets longer amid a difficult environment for exits
July 19, 2023
Company in the news
Bain to acquire APAC arm of venture-building studio Rainmaking
The management consultancy firm intends to to “enhance and expand” its venture-building offerings across the APAC region.
July 07, 2023
Environmental, Social and Governance
Southeast Asia's green investments dipped 7% y-o-y to US$5.2 bil in 2022
Over half of the green investments in the region go towards Indonesia and Singapore.
June 06, 2023
Private equity
Southeast Asia private equity deal value fell 52% y-o-y; Singapore attracted bulk of capital: Bain & Co
Despite near-term uncertainty, the long-term outlook for private capital investment in Southeast Asia remains positive.
April 20, 2023
M&A
Companies need a new playbook for M&As in the energy transition: Bain & Co
Within energy and natural resources, divestitures activity totaled US$250 billion for the first nine months of 2022.
January 31, 2023
Digital Economy
Connected, data-driven airports: The runway to the future
As air travel demand soars, how can technology help airports scale their operations efficiently and effectively?
November 07, 2022
Startups, Entrepreneurs, Digital economy
VCs eye payments, healthtech, Web3 in Southeast Asia as late-stage funding cools
“Opportunities are broad and open to all. Ultimately, it’s about whether you’re solving real business problems.”
November 03, 2022