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Venture capital

Companies & Markets

Apac investors cool on venture capital despite returns topping global private markets in 2025

Singapore remains attractive to top research and entrepreneurial talent, says DPM Gan.
Singapore

EDB Global Founder Programme raises over US$2 billion in VC funding

Koh Boon Hwee says humans have accepted that robots can take over the most repetitive, manual tasks, but are nervous about AI, which can also think.
Technology

With AI, it’s not about coding better; workers need to think better: Koh Boon Hwee

A demonstration of robots assembling chips during the Semicon South-east Asia 2026 event in Kuala Lumpur in May 2026.
Wealth & Investing
DUE DILIGENCE

Beyond the assembly line – Can Malaysia climb the semiconductor value chain?

In China, venture capital and private equity investments in the first five months of this year totalled 620 billion yuan, jumping nearly 60% from a year earlier.
Capital Markets & Currencies
NEWS ANALYSIS

China’s ‘future industries’ push triggers flood of venture capital, bubble concerns

Singapore has built what amounts to a full-stack frontier technology position, with hardware, capital, governance and talent in a single jurisdiction.
Opinion & Features

Who captures the value in Singapore’s S$37 billion frontier tech bet?

More broadly, the fundraising downturn has punctured the ability of Silicon Valley's unicorns to raise more money at their old valuations.
Opinion & Features

Zombie unicorns are haunting Silicon Valley

The venture ecosystem has evolved materially over time, with larger platforms emerging.
Opinion & Features
THE BOTTOM LINE

Why venture capital unlocks access to next-generation market leaders

Singapore continues to dominate regional venture funding activity among the Asean-6 economies, accounting for 72.5% of total deal value in 2025.
Companies & Markets

Singapore venture funding hits S$5.9 billion as investors double down on AI, deep tech despite fewer deals: EY-Parthenon

On the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange, IT companies have a representation of only around 5%, compared with 35% on the US’ S&P 500 index.
Asean Business

Vietnam records strongest private capital rebound in years despite zero IPO exits

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