Rachel Phua
Rachel Phua is a reporter with DealStreetAsia based in Singapore and covers startups and venture capital. She was previously a reporter at Channel NewsAsia with both the digital and broadcast teams, covering labour and property news.
Stories by Rachel Phua
SG-based VC Auspac Investment Management launches first fund, targets $50m
Auspac will invest in SE Asia and focus on fintech, healthtech, and e-commerce.
Sea Limited’s e-commerce platform Shopee launches in France
Shopee’s launch into France comes about two weeks after the company indicated it would be launching in Spain.
SG Digest: Coda Payments acquires BAASH; Dole, EDB to open fruit recycling venture
Coda has acquired the mobile esports platform from CAPSL Entertainment.
Three Indonesian startup founders explain how they weathered the pandemic storm
Ensuring the mental well-being of employees was among the many challenges.
Online business broker Flippa to open Asia office in SG to tap growing demand
With an office serving Asia, Flippa expects half of its business to come from this region.
Logistics investors ESR-REIT and ARA LOGOS look at merging assets in $1b deal
ESR-REIT will acquire ARA LOGOS Logistics Trust
Delivery platform Pickupp bags around $5m from Temasek-backed Reefknot
The latest investment brings the total amount raised for its Series A and A+ round to $20 million.
Southeast Asia’s big exits are a validation of the region’s growth, VCs say
Analysts are watching the upcoming listings of companies like Grab and GoTo.
Cancer drug developer AUM Biosciences raises $27m from Everlife, SPRIM
The funds will go towards business expansion and clinical developments.
Alternative proteins are having their time in the sustainability movement
Good tasting products and fortification with nutrients are key to customer acceptance.
