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Startups

ASEAN Business

Indonesian minister urges investors to keep faith in startup ecosystem

Singapore ranked sixth globally in terms of proceeds raised.
Capital Markets & Currencies

Singapore is top IPO market in South-east Asia in Q3: EY report

Dozens of founders are selling their companies rather than pursuing IPOs, the traditional path to gain respect from an establishment that still views young companies with scepticism.
Companies & Markets

Deals for startups reach record in Japan before listing curbs

Compared with other industries, biotech startups typically have long and uncertain timelines, as well as high capital requirements – all of which translate into perceived higher risk.
Singapore

Challenging economic conditions raise the bar for nascent biotech startups as funding dries up

The Zelos Hammerhead watches feature titanium cases and bracelets, and dials made of meteorite, mother of pearl, red Tiger's Eye stone or other less common materials.
Style & Travel

Singapore’s watch microbrands keep ticking amid a global slowdown

“A lot of these companies that said ‘private for longer, private for longer,’ are now saying ‘private for a little bit longer – let’s start thinking about that IPO process,’” JPMorgan’s Matt Gehl said.
Banking & Finance

JPMorgan sees end of ‘private-for-longer’ mantra for startups

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is among several high-profile Silicon Valley executives who accompanied US President Donald Trump on a state visit to the UK this week.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Nvidia to invest in UK firms including Wayve, Revolut

Data from Tracxn showed that East Ventures, 500 Global and Singapore-based VC firm Wavemaker Partners on the other hand were the overall all-time top investors in theSouth-east Asian tech ecosystem for 9M 2025.
Startups & Tech

Singapore tech firms bag majority of S-E Asia funding for 9M 2025, at US$2.3 billion: report 

Almost half of the Singapore entrepreneurs polled said they were “concerned” about how to structure a business transfer or succession plan.
Wealth

Singapore the top global hub for entrepreneurial wealth and relocation: HSBC

Momenta is a leading Chinese supplier of advanced driving assisted system features.
Startups & Tech

Temasek-backed Momenta considers shifting IPO to Hong Kong from New York: sources

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