Deals
The acquisition fits BDR’s growth plans in oncology, critical care and women’s healthcare.
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India Digest: BDR Pharma to buy Acme formulations biz; TPG backs Arka Fincap
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GCash parent Mynt reports higher revenue, net income in 9M 2026
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US data centre buildout pushes SoftBank into $7b quarterly loss
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Manulife, UBS team up for Japan private equity co-investments
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Anthropic’s nearly $70b IPO plan briefly circulated to banks, then retracted
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Earnings and Results
Its Q3 revenue reached a record 24b pesos, up 16.6% from a year earlier.
The result compares with a 2.5 trillion yen profit a year ago.
Private Equity
The partnership reflects the growing attractiveness of Japan as a PE market.
IPOs & Markets
Investors had previously discussed a valuation of $2 trillion for Anthropic.
World
The vehicle will focus on Europe and explore opportunities in North America and Asia.
India
Valar Ventures transferred shares to Eighty Five Capital and 88 Fintech Capital.
Philippines
ASEAN governments’ current spending could cover 45% of the infrastructure needs.
Greater China
The ruling came in a lawsuit WuXi AppTec filed after it was added to the list.
Rest of Asia
The South Korean insurer first invested in the group in 2019 and increased its stake to 40% in 2025.
