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Waymo operates fully autonomous ride-hailing, without a human safety monitor, and charges a fare for passengers in half a dozen US cities.

Waymo seeking about US$16 billion near US$110 billion valuation

The startup plans to aggressively expand the commercial service this year to many more American cities, as well as to the UK

Private real estate fundraising surged in 2025, fuelled by strong activity among industry heavyweights and the rise of data centre-focused funds.

Private property fundraising up 29% yoy to US$222.2 billion in 2025 after three-year slump: report

In the Asia-Pacific, some US$21.3 billion of capital was raised in 2025

The reforms are part of a wider package of changes from the Financial Conduct Authority intended to boost the appeal of the London Stock Exchange after a prolonged downturn in new share issuance.

Britain eases rules for companies to raise funds

[LONDON] Britain’s revamped framework for raising capital came into force on Monday, aiming to make it easier and cheaper for listed and private companies to secure funds as it replaces the EU-inherit...

In total, Anthropic has raised at least US$40 billion in financing, according to data compiled by PitchBook, which tracks startups.

AI chatbot Anthropic said to be in GIC-led funding talks at US$350 billion valuation

There is speculation that the company is eyeing an initial public offering in the next 12 to 18 months

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Singapore investment agency Temasek invested through its private credit platform, Aranda Principal Strategies.

Granite Asia raises US$350 million for fund backed by Temasek, Khazanah, INA

Asia’s private credit market is projected to grow 46% to US$92 billion by 2027, according to a report

The amount that S-Reits have raised so far this year exceed the S$2.9 billion recorded in 2024 and the S$1.9 billion in 2023.
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S-Reits fundraising uptrend continues in 2025, with S$4 billion raised year to date

Close to half of this year’s funds have come from the primary markets

New World’s debt crisis stems from an aggressive expansion that came just before Hong Kong was rocked by political turmoil, the pandemic and a prolonged real estate slump.

New World’s Cheng family weighs capital injection by year-end: sources

The plan under discussion would establish a joint venture to provide liquidity to the debt-laden builder

As interest rates stabilise, investors may wish to raise their Reit exposure.
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