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APAC’s EV infrastructure market to grow at 13.5% by 2029
Challenges include distribution and overabundance of chargers.
16 hours ago
APAC’s EV infrastructure market to grow at 13.5% by 2029
Challenges include distribution and overabundance of chargers.
16 hours ago
India leads APAC IPO activity: GlobalData
India recorded 227 IPO listings, translating to $12.2b.
China VC funding deals dips 12.6% YoY to $23.3b
It only recorded 1,761 VC funding deals.
APAC investors to increase bond allocations amidst growing optimism
They plan to allocate 28% to Asia excluding Japan in the next 12 months.
Philippine startups tied up in red tape struggle to take off
Tech ventures must obtain dozens of permits and wait weeks for approval.
APAC leads Q1 global development site investments
Four countries from Asia Pacific ranked among the top five global development site investments.
APAC outpaces U.S. and Europe in global real estate investment
Low interest rates, diverse assets fuel regional dominance.
Funding dips 42% for women-led startups in SEA
Fintech, consumer, and retail amongst top top-funded sectors with women-founded startups.
Experts point to Indonesia as a top market for SG brands seeking expansion
Local franchisors can “get a lot more for the same dollar” in Indonesia.
Singapore is amongst top global investment destinations: report
More than a quarter of global businesses look to Southeast Asia for expansion.
ThaiBev seeks to delist Oishi amidst restructuring of food business
The food and beverage firm said there has not been much trading volume for Oishi.
‘Stand-off’ between VCs and entrepreneurs pushes funding volumes down
In the fourth quarter of 2022, VC investment dropped to $22.6b.
8 investment ideas to achieve affluence in the year of prosperity
Financial experts said active portfolio management is crucial amidst economic uncertainties.
The three best companies to invest in this 2022: RHB
RHB used five criteria, including ESG score, in selecting the companies.
Green finance in APAC to grow amidst data and disclosure gaps
But is it growing fast enough for the region to achieve climate goals?
7 in 10 Singaporeans to be 'responsible' investors after seeing pandemic effects
They are now considering ESG and sustainability as factors in investing.
HK, SG investors more cautious amidst COVID
About 62% and 69% of Hong Kongers and Singaporeans, respectively, are now investing responsively.
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