Southeast Asia

Asian markets hit hard as US-China tariff standoff escalates

Analyst calls it one of the worst rout in years.

StarHub, Nokia, Dell complete Southeast Asia's first 5G Cloud RAN trial

This allows StarHub to offer new enterprise services and advance towards 5G and 6G.

DFI Retail names new CEO of 7-Eleven in South China, Hong Kong, Macau, and Singapore

He will lead the brand’s strategy and operations in these markets.

Frasers Hospitality opens first hotel residence in Northern Vietnam

The development comprises 88 fully furnished serviced apartments.

SG Singles’ Day online sales surge by 159% in 2023

SEA’s transactions also skyrocketed by 140%. 

Singapore doubles RE import capacity under LTMS-PIP

Keppel’s importer licence was also extended to support this move.

Genesis Alternative Ventures raises $163m for SEA venture debt fund

It has already deployed US$20m venture loans to start-ups across the region. 

YUP raises US$30m in Series B funding round

It will be used for SEA market expansion and the acquisition of an Indonesian banking licence.

Singtel’s Thai subsidiary AIS wins court battle over revenue share dispute

National Telecom Public Company Limited was claiming an additional ฿16,252m in revenue share.

Singapore-based firms top private equity deals in Southeast Asia: EY

Private equity activity across the region went up 31% to U$586m last quarter.

New Zealand PM to visit Singapore for business delegation

The visit hopes to create new and revitalise existing partnerships.

SIA taps Mastercard for Southeast Asia loyalty card programs

The co-branded credit and debit card programs offer new ways to earn KrisFlyer miles.

PropertyGuru lays off 79 employees

Affected employees will receive a severance package and extended medical insurance.