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Vietnam's FEBE Ventures launches $75m second fund
Looking to support early-stage startups in Southeast Asia and beyond
Startups
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Swiss investor launches $500m Asia-focused climate strategy
Firm called responsAbility Investments targets renewable energy, other sectors
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Indonesian aquatech startup JALA Tech hooks $16m in funding
Company uses technology to help shrimp farmers boost production
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India-focused HealthQuad on road to raise $300m fund
Sources say company has been talking to investors in India and abroad
Startups
Malaysian unicorn Carsome keen to expand in Southeast Asia
Used-car platform eyes a strategic positioning in region's projected $270bn market
Work
Japan's post-COVID reality: Paying workers to come to the office
Bonuses help balance the benefits of telecommuting and real-world camaraderie
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Australia's ROC Partners raising $300m for latest Asia fund
Private equity investment manager has taken in about $66m so far
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IFC intends to make more affordable housing investments in India
Low-priced, green residences remain a strategic focus for World Bank Group member
Finance
Japan to ease investment rules for banks to boost startups
Government wants to give slow-growing companies better funding access
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Vietnam-based PE firm ABB hits $52m first close of second fund
Executive sees final close by October 2024 with $100m target for second vehicle
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KKR India ex-CEO's firm to close first fund over target, sources say
Sorin Investments, co-established by Sanjay Nayar, is seen taking in about $156m
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Alibaba unit to invest in Vietnam beauty, personal care company Hasaki
Chain aims to capture at least 35% of local market share by 2027
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Aavishkaar Capital closes 6th India-focused fund at $150m
Impact investor to continue backing 'early-stage businesses'
Transportation
JAL aims to bring 'seaglider' next-gen transportation to Japan
Airline signs agreement with U.S. startup in push beyond traditional aviation
Startups
Hong Kong food tech startup challenges Japanese bento market
Former Sony chip designer tries to make changes in lunch via tech
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Philippine e-commerce enabler Etaily raises $17.8m
Series A funding round co-anchored by Chinese and Singaporean investors
Startups
Gaming startup VNG aims to launch Vietnam's answer to ChatGPT
After delaying Nasdaq IPO, chat-to-fintech platform searches for new cash cow
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Climate funds rush to invest in Southeast Asia
Singapore-based Aera VC has raised $50m as it targets industrial decarbonization
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India's Bharat Housing Network raises $15m
Nabventures Fund leads infusion into startup tech platform for co-lending
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China, Japan and South Korea-focused MBK raising sixth flagship fund
Manager of over $25.6bn reportedly seeks to raise as much as $7bn for new vehicle
SoftBank
SoftBank Group says it will invest 'cautiously' in AI as first-half loss widens
Weak yen and investment costs erase Vision Fund's improving performance
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TPG set to close $6bn Asia buyout fund in first half of 2024
U.S. private equity firm expects platform to outperform 2019 precursor fund
Markets
Short seller Hindenburg targets Chinese flying taxi startup EHang
U.S. firm alleges 'hollow' preorders and undisclosed limits on certification
Global Management Dialogue 2023
Software startup Postman expects AI frenzy to deliver growth
CEO of company that started in India says demand heating up
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Marubeni Growth Capital Asia invests in Vietnam food firm AIG
Move comes amid expanding Southeast Asian food sector