Grab’s financial health in 11 charts
These charts offer a snapshot of how Grab is performing.
View ArticleFunding crunch fails to slow Indonesia’s expanding D2C space
In The Checkout this week, we look at the latest state of Indonesia’s D2C space and dive into Shopee’s strong results for Q1 2024.
View ArticleIndonesian telcos XL Axiata, Smartfren explore potential $3.5b merger
Parent companies Axiata Group and Sinar Mas have entered into a non-binding memorandum of understanding to explore the deal.
View ArticleShein not settled on London listing yet: chairman
Donald Tang told Financial Times that while Shein has made some progress in changing perceptions about the company in the US, lawmakers remain unconvinced.
View ArticleHow VCs can beat currency depreciation
Venture capital investing in tech startups that disrupt industries in "primed" emerging markets may be the answer to beating currency depreciation.
View ArticleGolden Gate Ventures launches $100m MENA fund in Qatar
The fund has US$20 million in commitments, supported by anchor investors Al Khor Holding, Al Attiya Group, and Sheikh Jassim bin Jabor al-Thani.
View Article20 largest exits in SEA
Here's our regularly updated list of the region's biggest startup exits.
View ArticleTiger Global-backed Porter becomes a unicorn following secondary share sale
A friends and family funding round valued the Indian logistics startup at US$1 billion, Moneycontrol reported.
View ArticleZomato’s comeback story is built on sensible foundations
Zomato turns things around and achieves profitability, while AnyMind reports 60% year-on-year revenue growth.
View ArticleSingapore’s Sqreem acquires youth-focused digital ad platform TotallyAwesome
The deal would help Sqreem navigate ethical youth marketing amid rising global debates on responsible AI usage, especially around young audiences.
View ArticleBaidu’s AI pivot helps drive revenue, despite overall sluggish growth
Aside from its AI Cloud unit, the Chinese tech giant also made significant strides in its AI and intelligent driving businesses.
View ArticleJD.com’s revenue growth steady as income from operations rises
Its revenue of US$36 billion for the first quarter of this year was up by 7% from Q1 2023.
View ArticleTracking startup closures across Southeast Asia
There are several reasons why startups in Southeast Asia go bust, but we lack data about it. This piece helps you track the region's macro-level trends.
View ArticleOsome raises $17m series B extension months after mass layoffs
The Singapore-headquartered startup's fundraise is a mix of equity and debt from new and old investors.
View ArticlePropertyGuru, 99.co unfazed by new HDB home listings portal
PropertyGuru leads the market in Singapore, while 99.co emphasizes that property search is a "long journey" involving multiple website visits.
View ArticleGlasswall: The things anonymous founders say about VCs
Check out the recent anonymous reviews for these VC firms.
View ArticleGet curated fundraising startups, right in your email inbox
A new benefit for paid subscribers, in beta.
View ArticleKasagi Labo receives $12m boost for anime push in SG
The Singapore-based venture studio provides Japanese anime content globally through IP licensing, distribution, and merchandising.
View ArticleJapan’s top-funded tech companies in the last decade
Our automated tracker can help you keep an eye on the funding activities of Japan's tech firms as they close in on the billion-dollar mark.
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