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Shiwen is a pragmatic centrist interested in the intersection of technology, business, entrepreneurship, science and public policy.
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GIC partners China Vanke to develop Shanghai mall in $110.8m deal
Singapore’s sovereign wealth fund GIC Private Limited has partnered with mainland real estate developer China Vanke Co. for the development of high
Singapore: New Silkroutes Group acquires two Shanghai firms for $49.3m
The transaction is part of New Silkroutes' move to become a major supplier of healthcare consumables in China and Southeast Asia.
HKMA backs $47m investment for minority stake in S Korean Kakao Mobility
HKMA, TRS, UCRP, Orix Corporation and Korea Investment Partners have backed a TPG-led investment in Kakao Mobility.
Singapore: Strawberry Star acquires London development, lists investment vehicle
Strawberry Star Group has acquired a mixed-used development in London and listed an investment vehicle on TISE.
APAC Digest: Jocoos & Airtasker secure funding; 500 Startups, Huobi Labs partner
Jocoos and Airtasker secure funding while 500 Startups has partnered Huobi Labs.
Singapore: TVS Asianics acquires Pan Asia Logistics Group
The Pan Asia Logistics acquisition will double TVS Asianics’ global ocean and air freight forwarding volumes.
APAC Digest: Kidaptive closes $19.1m Series C; Everproof raises $1m+ seed round
Kidaptive closes a $19.1 million Series C and Australia's Everproof closes a seed round.
GREE VR Capital rebrands as GFR Fund, launches $18m AR/VR vehicle
The venture capital firm, which has invested in startups as VRChat, Sliver.tv and Littlstar, has rebranded itself as GFR Fund. It also plans to launc
APAC Digest: inBay Technologies and BFMe close pre-Series A rounds
Japan's Global Alliance Inc has backed inBay's pre-Series A round while BFMe has closed a pre-Series A financing round.
Singapore: NRF, Temasek to commit $75m for IP commercialisation
Both have set up a JV that will invest in startups with commercially viable business models
