Leslie Shaffer
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Singapore Digest: GIC invests $202m in Canada’s WSP, Affirm to buy Canada’s PayBright
GIC said it expects the sector to benefit from businesses looking to improve their sustainability practices.
Equinix to make $144m initial investment in its fifth Singapore data centre project
The data centre will have a capacity of 5,000 cabinets when completed.
CapitaLand divests 3 Japan malls, Korea office asset for $335m
CapitaLand is also set to enter Japan's logistics sector via a deal with Mitsui & Co. Real Estate.
Singapore deep tech firms Biofourmis, Shiok Meats see demand surge amid COVID-19
Biofourmis increased its sensor production around 20X to meet demand.
Southeast Asia’s deep techs can hold their own against Silicon Valley firms: Wavemaker Partners
The notion that Southeast Asia lacks talent is a hurdle to investments, says Paul Santos.
Pandemic spurring best-ever tech climate, says Race Capital’s Alfred Chuang
While Race Capital generally invests in US-based firms, it is willing to look at other geographies.
Institutional investors keep their chips on student housing despite pandemic hit
A quick recovery is likely in the sector unlike with office properties or hotels.
Sea Group rides on payments play to superapp status
Analysts point to Sea's developing financial services business.
Gaming and e-commerce titan Sea’s revenue nearly doubles in Q3 2020
Sea has raised its guidance for full-year earnings.
GIC, Melcombe Partners tie up to acquire European urban logistics assets
The JV will acquire last-mile distribution centres and urban logistics assets in Europe's gateway cities.
