Singapore
One of APAC’s defining strengths lies in its collaborative ecosystem.
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Japanese brewer Kirin to sell Four Roses to Gallo for $775m
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China steps up crypto crackdown, bans offshore issuance of yuan-pegged stablecoins
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Ant International deepens push into SE Asia’s payment infrastructure stack
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TPG’s debut mid-cap PE fund for Asia garners $742m so far
Ares secures $600m for its Asia funds in Dec quarter
SCI Ecommerce raises nearly $32m led by Asia Partners
India
Six deals crossed the billion-dollar mark last year vs four in 2023.
Greater China
2024’s IPO numbers marked record lows in nearly a decade.
State-backed capital dominated the landscape as Western investors retreated.
Indonesia
The Philippines was as a standout performer, while Indonesia felt a sharp downturn.
Deal value fell 9.7% YoY in 2024, but the deal volume was flat.
Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio will be leading the charge, among others.
At least three IPOs are in the pipeline for the first quarter of this year.
Vietnam
Moving into 2025, Vietnam’s tech industry is at a pivotal juncture.
Some double down on premium markets, while others pivot to mass-market solutions.
