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UK-based Octopus Energy launches fund to catalyse $600m for clean energy in Asia

The fund has received $50 million in commitments from Japanese investors.

Earnings and Results

GCash parent Mynt reports higher revenue, net income in 9M 2026

Its Q3 revenue reached a record 24b pesos, up 16.6% from a year earlier.

ASEAN needs up to $7.1t for infrastructure but faces funding gap: ADB

ASEAN governments’ current spending could cover 45% of the infrastructure needs.

IFC mulls $17m investment in fund targeting Asian women-led businesses

The fund targets climate adaptation financing for MSMEs.

Less than 20% of boom-era startups graduate to Series B in SE Asia

The report tracked 393 companies that raised Series A between 2021 and 2023.

Asia Digest: Vingroup plans $500m PH manufacturing hub; Keppel seeks $1b for Vietnam investments

The facility is initially expected to produce 200,000 vehicles annually.

Malaysia’s 3cat expects PH business to outgrow home market in 18 months

The pre-owned electronics retailer recently raised a $4m Series A led by Foxmont.

Foxmont flags a potential challenge for PH startups—rising smartphone costs

“Founders end up designing for the weakest phone in the market,” said Jelmer Ikink.

Editor’s Take: The Week That Was—Oct 19-24

A roundup of the week’s news breaks, funding updates, interviews and more.

GCash parent Mynt closes flat on debut, putting growth outlook in focus

Mynt raised around 60.9 billion pesos ($960 million) in Philippines’ largest IPO.