Helen Wong

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

Popmart’s meteoric rise, from under HK$20 to about HK$93 per share, underscores the power of having a blockbuster product - Labubu.
COMMENTARY

Lessons from 2024, when the penny finally dropped for South-east Asia’s startups

A venture capitalist reflects on key trends and offers a glimpse of what lies ahead in the new year