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
Thai fintech firm SYNQA raises $80m in Series C round
The round was led by SCB 10X and SPARX Group, through its Mirai Creation Fund II.
Carlyle Group to invest $198m in South Korea’s KB Financial
KB Financial will work with Carlyle on the structuring and financing of the PE major's investments in Korea.
Indonesian logistics tech startup Shipper secures Series A funding
The round led by global internet group Prosus Ventures will help Shipper expand its operations.
Australia’s Mercury Capital to acquire Bauer Media’s publishing biz
The sale is subject to relevant regulatory approvals in Australia, with completion expected by the end of July.
Malaysia’s Green Packet to buy e-KYC specialist startup Xendity in $10m deal
The acquisition will be satisfied through cash and new shares in Green Packet.
SEA Dealbook: 500 Startups backs Curlec; Thailand’s B-Concept raises $5m
Malaysian-based fintech startup Curlec has secured funding from 500 Startups to spruce up its operations through product development, among others.
Malaysia’s EPF expects market sentiments to improve despite volatility
The pension fund said it is making the most of the current headwinds in global markets.
Malaysia Digest: Tuas Capital, The Hive in pact; Tourplus offers food delivery
The Hive Southeast Asia, which will operate out of Malaysia, will participate in the Penjana Nasional Fund matching programme.
Malaysia digest: IGB to list REIT by Q4; My E.G. to buy 10% in S5 Holdings
Malaysian pension fund EPF and retirement fund KWAP are among the substantial shareholders of My E.G.
Pension fund AustralianSuper takes 25% stake in Assemble Communities
This investment will enable the firm to grow its ‘rent with the option to buy’ property portfolio.
