Yoolim Lee
Stories by Yoolim Lee
Grab-Singtel venture to recruit 200 people for Singapore digital bank
The new entity will have positions available in technology and financial technology.
Singapore woos top foreign talent to drive tech goals
Singapore is trying to portray itself as a regional tech powerhouse backed by a supportive government.
Temasek turns its attention to health, edtech investments after pandemic
So far, it has preferred to invest indirectly via VC funds it backs in the region.
Singapore to roll out relaxed visa programme to attract global tech talent
Tech.Pass programme targets entrepreneurs who can bring in capital, and networks.
Indonesia’s Telkomsel looks to invest in Gojek via $150m bond purchase
Deliberations, including on size and timing, are ongoing.
Google, Temasek set to invest $350m in Tokopedia
The financing falls short of an initial goal of between $500 million to $1 billion.
SoftBank’s Son presses Grab to work out ceasefire with rival Gojek
Key sticking point: Should the firms merge all operations or should Grab buy Gojek’s Indonesia business only?
James Perry, CFO of fashion marketplace Zilingo, resigns to return to Citigroup
The veteran dealmaker joined Zilingo about a year ago.
Foodpanda launches in Japan, escalating Uber rivalry
The company will initially invest $23.5m in the effort.
China’s Tencent picks Singapore as Asia hub after India, US bans
Tencent has been considering the shift of some business operations out of its home country.
