Andi Haswidi
As the head of ASEAN Research, Andi focuses on anchoring research reports and writing data-led stories at DealStreetAsia. He is an accomplished researcher, journalist and author. His first book, KOPI: Indonesian Coffee Craft & Culture, was published in 2018.
Stories by Andi Haswidi
SE Asian startups left thirsting as funding drought persists into Q2
Capital raised by startups in the region fell 36% YoY in H1 2024.
TikTok APAC posts first gross profit as ad, live streaming revenue surge in 2023
Net loss, however, widened to $3.55b last year, compared with $2.65b in 2022.
Data Vantage: Tyme, METUB, Fit Hub, Vigo Retail and Dynasty Gaming in focus
Digital banking group Tyme received fresh capital last week.
SE Asia’s Tech M&A boom cools off, more corrections on the horizon
Indonesia saw the steepest decline in tech M&A deal volume in 2023.
Data Vantage: Nium, Morning, Knight FinTech, JALA Tech and Durapower in focus
The Brunei Investment Agency has secured a stake in B2B payments unicorn Nium after a $50 million investment.
Data Vantage: Kasagi Labo, Archisen, Shomvob, FestGround and Rider Dome in focus
Anime-focused venture studio Kasagi Labo issued shares worth $20 million to investors last month.
Anaemic Q1 fundraising casts pall over Southeast Asia’s startup landscape
Regional startups raised a meagre $1 billion in private funding in Q1, the lowest quarterly haul in over five years.
Data Vantage: Sunday, ceEntek and Ticket2Me in focus
Thai insurtech firm Sunday has issued additional shares to its largest shareholder.
Vietnam will continue to benefit from US-China tensions: Excelsior Capital Partners
The "China +1" strategy has emerged as a compelling approach for global fund managers.
Current macroeconomic conditions remain attractive for private credit, says KKR
Sectors such as IT and healthcare provide opportunities for private credit to step in, says SJ Lim, MD, Asia Credit, KKR.
