Mars Mosqueda Jr.
Mars is the Cebu-based Philippine correspondent at DealStreetAsia, covering startup funding, deals, and public listings across Southeast Asia. He was earlier the Cebu news bureau chief for Manila Bulletin and worked at Rappler, Business Mirror, and Philippine Daily Inquirer.
Stories by Mars Mosqueda Jr.
Shanghai Pharma completes $576m acquisition of Cardinal Health’s China business
Cardinal Health put its China business up for sale in July over worries that the country’s upcoming drug distribution reform could slow its growth.
PE firm Ultimus Asia plans to raise up to $1b for investments in Asia
The fund, which completed its first tranche of investments in December 2017, targets to invest in four main industries - trade, agriculture, tourism,
Philippines: SM Retail calls off acquisition of Goldilocks Bakeshop
Both SM and Goldilocks have jointly agreed not to pursue the transaction given changes in the general business environment.
Philippine Digest: San Miguel raising $580m; Integrated Micro-Electronics eyes $97m rights offer
SMC said it will use the proceeds to refinance existing loan obligation and invest more in existing businesses.
Philippine Digest: DoubleDragon boosts property portfolio; Max’s invests in Saudi Arabia
DoubleDragon's Hotel101 is set to become the biggest hotel in the Philippines in terms of hotel rooms.
Japanese crane maker Kito acquires Finnish firm ERIKKILA
Kito said the acquisition enhances its European operations and strengthens business position
China’s used car financing startup Meiliche secures $92m led by New Hope Group
Meilichi is a three-year-old automotive financing platform that provides financial services for used cars.
Spiral Ventures closes debut Japan fund at $64m
Spiral Ventures, formerly IMJ Investment Partners, said the fundraising surpassed its initial target of ¥6 billion.
