Policy & Regulations
The steps threaten to heighten economic tensions with China.
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Trump orders use of CFIUS to restrict Chinese investments in strategic areas
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Ex-Partners Group exec to tap SE Asia's mid-market bets with debut fund
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AI startup Genspark raises $100m to compete with Google
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Singapore rolls out tax rebates, $3.7b plan to boost stock market
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Good Glamm said to be selling ScoopWhoop at a fraction of purchase price
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Ex-Partners Group exec to tap SE Asia’s mid-market bets with debut fund
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Beyond the Buyout: What’s working for private credit in Asia?
Venture Capital
The round was led by a group of U.S. and Singapore-based investors.
Analysis
It had temporarily paused the talks while it assessed the guidance.
People
The layoffs began the same day for teams in Asia and Europe, Middle East and Africa.
IPOs & Markets
It is looking to announce plans for the IPO before the summer.
Earnings and Results
The results underscore the rising significance of Manulife’s asset and wealth management unit.
Musk bought X, formerly Twitter, for the same price in 2022.
India in March lowered import taxes to 15% if a carmaker sets up a factory.
The round was co-led by Andra Capital and SGW.
Deals
QIA’s $1b Fund of Funds fuels UTOPIA’s support for startups in SE Asia and Middle East.