Venture Capital
The funds will focus on thematic opportunities around China’s AI and going-global mega trends.
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IFC weighs up to $40m investment in Sri Lanka's CBL Investments
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Walmart CEO McMillon to retire after a decade, insider Furner named chief
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Reliance to set up 1 gigawatt AI data centre in India's Andhra Pradesh
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Grab president downplays possibility of merger with GoTo
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Source Code Capital closes latest dual-currency fund series at $600m
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Deals
HK-listed DL Holdings is poised to become the largest institutional shareholder of Youngtimers AG
People
Wu Qing was appointed the chairman of CSRC in February 2024.
Policy & Regulations
In January, Zijin Gold parent was added to the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act Entity List
IPOs & Markets
The firm joins a growing wave of Chinese companies seeking capital in the city.
The debt restructuring is aimed at easing one of the biggest defaults in China’s property sector
Analysis
This edition also examines PE exits in Asia that are showing signs of recovery in 2025.
Earnings and Results
Tencent has positioned AI as a key growth driver amid intensifying competition in China’s tech sector.
JD.com saw growth in user base and shopping frequency in the July-Sept quarter.
The deal will allow DBS PayLah! users to make QR code payments in more than 100 markets via Ant’s Alipay+.
