Fumika Sato
Stories by Fumika Sato
Malaysian EV brands make inroads in local market dominated by BYD, Tesla
The government is promoting affordable EVs.
Soft Space: The Malaysian fintech that turns phones into POS machines
SoftPOS makes traditional POS terminals redundant and is booming worldwide.
SE Asian IPO fundraising plunges 60% in first half as Indonesia slumps
Higher interest rates dampen listings in region with fewer big-ticket debuts.
IPO fundraising plunged in Thailand and Indonesia in second half of 2023
Total raised in region dropped 60% amid political uncertainty and China worries.
Chinese EV maker Geely looks to drive up sales in SE Asia with $10b Malaysia hub
Chinese automaker doubles down on Proton partnership, readies first deliveries.
Malaysia aims to replicate Singapore’s success in data centres
The country is wooing investments with tax breaks and other perks.
State-led mega-merger creates Malaysian auto giant targeting EV pivot
Sime Darby will buy Permodalan Nasional's 61.2% stake in UMW Holdings for $761m.
SE Asia IPOs this year buck the global downtrend, but tech listings take a back seat
The amount raised through IPOs rose about 40% in SE Asia in H1.
