Corporate venture
GIC takes 25% stake in Spain’s broadband venture
Singaporean state funds have been expanding in Europe with investments in infrastructure, renewables and luxury fashion brands
Corporate venturing gains traction in Malaysia – a boost to local tech startups
To attract direct investments from companies, strategic reforms are needed to unlock the sector’s full capabilities, market observers say
Finding the next golden goose
South-east Asia firms cannot rely solely on established businesses and must innovate amid the rapid pace of digitalisation, technological change
Asia-Pacific deal activity down 21% in H1 2023: GlobalData
DEAL volume in the Asia-Pacific (Apac) region fell 20.9 per cent year on year in the first half of 2023, in the light of global economic uncertainties, said GlobalData in a report on Thursday (Jul 13)...
Bain to acquire Rainmaking Apac; doubles down on venture-building
BAIN & Company is acquiring the Asia-Pacific (Apac) arm of venture-building studio Rainmaking for an undisclosed amount.
VW’s China joint venture transforms Shanghai plant for EV production
VOLKSWAGEN’S (VW) Chinese joint venture with SAIC Motor has transformed one of its plants in Shanghai for production, research and development of electric vehicles (EV), the German automaker said on T...
US hospital operator Cedars-Sinai launches Singapore venture unit
Its innovation unit has also entered a co-investment partnership with Enterprise Singapore’s Seeds Capital
Startup lender Silicon Valley Bank to sell stock to cope with cash burn
SVB Financial Group has launched a US$1.75 billion share sale to shore up its balance sheet, as the lender looks to navigate declining deposits from startups struggling with venture capital funding dr...
Developing a talent strategy to build new businesses
Three factors are key - finding an experienced CEO, adopting a flexible recruitment strategy, and providing beyond compensation.
British craft beer firm BrewDog in JV deal for China expansion
BRITISH craft beer firm BrewDog said it will start to brew its Punk IPA, Hazy Jane and Elvis Juice products in China through a joint venture with Budweiser China which it hopes will help to lift sales...
