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Ascend Vietnam Ventures closes early-stage fund at $64m
Looking to invest in global startups emerging from Vietnam
Startups
China tech
TuSimple fires CEO over ties to Chinese firm; exec denies wrongdoing
Xiaodi Hou's ouster comes after report of investigation by FBI, SEC and CFIUS
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Aussie student housing fund gets $645m from Canada pension
International students pouring back into Australia after border reopening
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China medical investor Alwin Capital closes fund at $300m
Firm specializes in life science investments such as medical robots, equipment
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Carlyle in advanced talks to invest in Malaysian drugstore chain
Caring Pharmacy is majority-owned by 7-Eleven Malaysia
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Singapore's GIC invests in German pharma company Cheplapharm
Sovereign wealth fund and Atlantic Park investing nearly $550m
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South Korea's Nextrans to launch $50m Vietnam-focused fund
Company looking to invest in high-growth tech startups
Startups
Japan plans Silicon Valley support center for startups
Office aims to connect Japanese businesses looking abroad to talent and investors
Interview
Indonesia's Fazz looks to triple users on digital pay platform
CEO Hendra Kwik says limited access to capital hinders business growth
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Grab to close cloud kitchen services in Indonesia
Company says 'tough step' will help ensure 'continuity' of its other businesses
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Singapore-based sneaker brand Cariuma steps up funding
Direct-to-consumer shoe retailer raises about $16.5m
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Hong Kong's Gaw Capital targets Australian renewable energy
Private equity investor teams up with energy storage company Maoneng Group
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Chinese battery startup Hithium raises $278m to boost output
Company offers products for utility, commercial and residential users
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South Korea pizza chain raises $25m for bigger slice of India market
Gopizza wants 100 stores in India by 2023, up from 15 now
Education
Indian edtech Byju's raises $250m from existing investors
Move comes a week after startup announced plans to cut around 2,500 jobs
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U.S. venture capital firm investing in Asia seeks $1bn for funds
Goodwater Capital placed bets in over a dozen Asian tech players last year
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Tower Capital private equity fund focusing on Singapore for now
Firm will wait and watch before expanding into other parts of Southeast Asia
Education
Indian edtech Byju's cuts 2,500 jobs after huge losses
Company looks to shift marketing strategy as deficits grow twentyfold
Technology
Vietnam and Indonesia don't get insurance. Can fintech help?
Can 'insurtech' achieve profits and data privacy with bite-size products?
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Australian Fintech Airwallex raises another $100m
Cross-border payments company has valuation of $5.5bn
