Yimie Yong
Yimie covers Malaysia's state-linked investment funds and private equity and venture capital dealscape in Malaysia. She was earlier a business reporter at Nikkei Markets, Chinese newspaper Nanyang Siang Pau, The Edge and The Star.
Stories by Yimie Yong
Malaysian healthtech startup Naluri bags $5m in Series A funding
Singapore's Integra Partners was the cornerstone investor in the round.
Malaysia’s EPF posts 58% growth in Q1 gross investment income
The fund, however, maintains a "cautious" stance for the coming quarter.
Malaysia’s Yinson, SG’s SMRT Ventures co-invest in autonomous vehicle startup MooVita
The co-investment aims to accelerate the global expansion of MooVita’s driverless solutions.
As PE exit cycles stretch longer, SE Asia turning to be patient capital play
The number of exit events fell to 8 last year compared to an average of 26 deals during 2015-19.
Halodoc-backer HEAL Partners sets target of second fund at up to $500m
The firm is set to make the final close of its debut fund at up to $108.7 million later this year.
Asia Digest: Aozora Bank backs Genesis venture debt fund; Accenture acquires MY-based Entropia
Aozora Bank has invested an undisclosed amount in Genesis Alternative Ventures's $80 million venture debt fund.
Deal Digest: Vision Fund may invest $2b in Yanolja; Dentsu sets up 2nd CVC vehicle
Softbank Vision Fund is reportedly weighing a $2-billion investment in travel platform Yanolja.
Malaysian telco Axiata and RHB Banking to jointly bid for digital banking licence
Boost Holdings, Axiata’s arm, will own 60%, while RHB will own the rest of the digital bank.
Infopro joins Pertama Digital’s consortium to bid for Malaysia digital bank licence
Bank Negara may issue up to five licences for online-only banks.
Japanese PE player J-Star exits film coating firm Nakai Industrial
Nakai will become a consolidated subsidiary under Mitsubishi Chemical after the deal.
