Analysis
The top developments in the region of the week in one read.
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Grab to lean on scale, AI to offset rising fuel costs, says CEO Anthony Tan
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Vietnam set for $6b inflows after securing emerging market status
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SMFG, Nippon Life weighing $3b private credit fund for corporate acquisitions
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Tencent finds its edge amid China's rapid adoption of AI Agents
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Temasek Trust’s C3H anchors funding in SG healthtech injewelme
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Alibaba leads China brain-machine interface startup StairMed’s funding round
India Digest: TPG consortium to acquire NBFC; Nykaa eyes stake in 82°E
Vietnam’s MoMo starts sale process including M&A option
Danantara buys four asset management firms in consolidation push
Emerging managers face extended fundraising timelines as DFIs turn selective
Execution at the systems level, not just expansion, will define the next generation of winners.
Venture Capital
The fund will invest in startups and tech firms in sectors such as AI, big data, and robotics.
Indonesia alone reached $13.1b, making it the platform’s second-largest market globally.
PE-backed IPOs improved in 2025, but secondary deals drove liquidity.
Catch up on exits and fundraisings throughout the week.
The Tokyo bourse has been quietly building this pipeline through its TSE Asia Startup Hub.
Private Equity
The top strategies targeted are VC, followed by buyout, growth, and secondaries.
Climate Tech & ESG
The clear economic attraction of renewable energy generation should drive adoption.
Opportunities in commercial and industrial energy infrastructure are expected to grow significantly in SE Asia.
