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Singapore

SE Asia Deal Review: Single megadeal propels startup funding to $2.2b in Jan

There were only 25 equity deals in the month—the lowest on record.

China PE faces a pivotal year as managers edge back to market: Future Standard

The US-based firm has deployed across several large funds in Asia.

Editor’s Take: The Week That Was—Feb 9-14

Singapore Budget, China startup fundraising, earning reports, and more in this weekly wrap.

Seven key metrics that defined Grab’s first profitable year

Behind the headline numbers lies a nuanced story of scale, strategy, risk, and experimentation.

Earnings and Results

Green Li-ion cuts losses by 44% in FY2025, eyes profitability in 2026

Its losses narrowed 44% to $3.5 million in FY2025 from $6.4 million in FY2024.

Singapore chases ‘growth’ IPOs as Hong Kong attracts AI listings

Hong Kong is building clout as a hub for tech firms to raise funds.

China’s GDS affiliate DayOne aims to raise $5b in US IPO

The Singapore-headquartered data centre operator could be valued at $20 billion in the IPO.

Mitsubishi-seeded PE firm AIGF raises $79m in first close of Fund III

The fund aims to raise over $130m in next 18 months.

Beyond the Buyout: Singapore deploys billions amid AI and trade disruptions

This edition also examines the Philippines’ PE market entering a period of growth.

From rides to riches: Grab places bets beyond its comfort zone

For the first time since its listing in 2021, Grab reported a full-year net profit in 2025.