Siew Mung Tan
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SG Digest: EDBI, Vertex back ElevateBio; IoT Tribe selects 12 startups
Singapore's EDBI and Vertex Ventures have participated in the $170-million Series B round for ElevateBio.
Malaysia’s latest stimulus package gets thumbs down from businesses, investors
Measures announced by the govt, such as tax and loan deferments, are unlikely to boost VC investments.
Malaysia’s EPF said to have acquired London office block for $379m
EPF has been open to increasing its overseas portfolio to diversify its investment risk.
Malaysian payments firm iPay88 in talks to raise $25m to expand ops
The firm is in talks with a host of investors in Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia and Indonesia, apart from its home market.
Coronavirus lockdown gets dealmakers, entrepreneurs jittery in Malaysia
The Malaysian government announced a nationwide lockdown from March 18 to 31 to avoid the spread of the novel coronavirus.
Southeast Asian operators bullish on co-living growth prospects but see it as long-term play
Despite the recent pressure of Covid-19, key SEA co-living operators said they would continue to expand this year.
Private investment activity in Malaysia to remain subdued on policy uncertainty
Investors are generally adopting a wait-and-watch stance to get clarity on policy issues.
Grab to appeal Malaysian high court’s dismissal of judicial review bid
The country's competition watchdog had last year proposed a fine on Grab for imposing restrictive clauses on its drivers.
Malaysian central bank issues updated exposure draft for digital banks
Malaysian Central Bank has on Tuesday issued an updated exposure draft on the licensing framework for digital banks that incorporates the proposed sim
Malaysia’s Khazanah returns to black with record profit of $1.75b on divestment gains
The group’s Strategic Fund also generated an overall return of 2.9% despite the sluggish market in 2019.
