Venture capital

SoftBank, HorizonX, QAI Ventures to build Singapore quantum hub

Their partnership aims to move quantum innovation from the lab into commercial applications

India will not be a leader in quantum hardware, but in software, says QAI Ventures' Alexandra Beckstein.

Quantum tech investor QAI Ventures eyes fresh bets in Singapore, India

The Switzerland-based venture firm, which expanded to the city-state last year, is now raising a US$150 million fund

Although Indonesian consumers' purchasing power has weakened, businesses which effectively serve the lower-income segment can still thrive.
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Beyond the dip: How VCs can bet on Indonesia’s resilience

While major cases of fraud have wiped confidence in the country’s startups, there are still opportunities in South-east Asia’s largest economy

Chee Hong Tat, deputy chairman of MAS, sees private capital markets as valuable complements to traditional bank lending and public markets.

New MAS-MTI Growth Capital Workgroup aims to close gap between private capital and public listings

Led by Chee Hong Tat, the group includes top executives from GIC, Temasek and DBS, along with public and private sector representatives

The US$116 billion of fintech investment globally marks a significant rebound.

Apac fintech investment down 20.5% in 2025; venture capital investment hits decade-low

India is a major driver of investment activity in the region despite a sharp decline

Ten Vietnamese university-linked startups will share US$250,000 in UniVentures prizes, funded by Singapore-based venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures.

Vietnam-Singapore partnership seen as catalyst for scaling sustainable innovation

Singapore-backed initiatives such as UniVentures strengthen bilateral ties by preparing Vietnamese startups for regional expansion

The IPO of Fore Coffee, a tech-driven coffee chain in Indonesia, threw the spotlight on the growing depth of domestic capital markets and reduced reliance on overseas exits.

From reset to readiness: South-east Asian capital markets in 2026

The year 2025 offered early signals on AI, governance and liquidity, showing where disciplined capital is heading next

South-east Asia is strategically positioned to lean into its geopolitical neutrality and become a critical player in the global AI contest.
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Realities that will shape the South-east Asia VC playbook for years to come

While the funding winter persists, the region’s fundamentals and strategic advantages have never been more compelling

Meaningful exposure to AI ethics ensures that students can engage with intelligent tools responsibly and safeguard public trust as future professionals.

When AI stands for augmented intelligence

By using technology to expose human blind spots, we can improve decision-making – but only if we ensure these systems remain transparent and accountable