Analysis
Deal volume fell by 43% and deal value slumped 46% YoY.
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Shein, Temu to raise prices as Trump cracks down on cheap imports
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Stashfin's parent swings to profit in FY24 as interest income more than triples
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Trump suggests tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice
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Independent directors quit India's Gensol after probe into co-founders
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Beyond The Buyout: Fund giants flag near-term deceleration
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SG lands first digital bank-fintech deal but Validus CEO doubts a buyout boom is coming
Indonesian startups Klinik Pintar, Lifepack grappling with layoffs amid financial duress
Vietnam’s Highlands Coffee revives IPO plan amid hot demand
Blackstone raises over $4.4b in first close of new Asia fund
Indonesian conglomerates said to be backing new PE fund
The LP View
The move is aimed to ensure a well-balanced and resilient portfolio
Malaysia is increasingly a destination for Chinese firms seeking to navigate US trade restrictions.
Deals
U Mobile secured a government contract last month to roll out Malaysia’s second 5G network.
The firm expects a final close of its maiden fund-of-funds in June 2025.
Private Equity
The Malaysian asset manager is focused on its investment diversification strategy.
IPOs & Markets
The listing, initially planned for April 30, is now anticipated to be completed by June 24.
KWAP is seeking diversification and cross-border investment growth.
People
Syed Yasir Arafat has been with Ekuinas since its inception.
Policy & Regulations
The US is investigating if DeepSeek has been using banned US chips.
