Singapore’s Grab says ‘laser-focused’ on profitability after bumper quarter
Singapore’s Grab Holdings Ltd on Thursday lifted the lower end of its revenue forecast for the year and said it was “laser-focused” on profitability as demand for rideshare across Southeast Asia peaks.
GLOBAL ECONOMY Factories squeezed by higher prices, weak demand
Factories across Asia and Europe struggled for momentum in July as flagging global demand and China’s strict COVID-19 restrictions slowed production, surveys showed on Monday, likely adding to fears of economies sliding into recession.
Incoming Philippine c.bank governor says may consider bigger rate hikes
The Philippine central bank may consider bigger interest rate hikes to support the peso, though will not be obliged to match policy tightening by the U.S. Federal Reserve, the Southeast Asian country’s incoming governor said on Wednesday.
Explainer: How sanctions against Russia are battering the global aviation industry
Russia’s size and close integration into the global aviation industry since the end of the Cold War means sanctions related to its invasion of Ukraine are having outsized consequences relative to earlier freezes on Iran and North Korea.
Valuations of Southeast Asian startups becoming ‘irrational’ -Golden Gate
Valuations of startups in Southeast Asia, home to popular online platforms such as Grab and Sea (SE.N), have become irrational due to heavy capital inflows from global investors, a partner at venture capital firm Golden Gate Ventures told Reuters.
Indonesia Aug exports, imports seen staying strong on resources boom
Indonesia’s exports and imports likely continued to surge in August, driven by high prices of the country’s main commodities like coal and palm oil, a Reuters poll showed on Tuesday.
Nestle and Starbucks extend partnership to ready-to-drink coffee
Food giant Nestle (NESN.S) and U.S. coffee chain Starbucks (SBUX.O) are extending their partnership to launch ready-to-drink coffee beverages in markets across Southeast Asia, Oceania and Latin America, the two partners said.
Asia M&A bonanza fuelled by Southeast Asia, private equity deals
Asian merger and acquisition activity surged to its second-highest level ever for a first half as Southeast Asian and private-equity deals hit records, and bankers expect the strong momentum to be maintained for the rest of the year.
Tencent-backed Linklogis, Sunway to jointly seek Malaysia digital bank licence-sources
Malaysian conglomerate Sunway Bhd (SWAY.KL) has teamed up with Tencent-backed Chinese fintech firm Linklogis Inc (9959.HK) and Bangkok Bank PCL (BBL.BK) to apply for a Malaysian digital bank licence, two sources with knowledge of the matter said.
Samsung bets on Europe 5G orders to grow network equipment business
Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) is banking on Europe to maintain growth momentum in its network equipment business, a senior executive said, as 5G rollout widens and industry leader Huawei Technologies of China focuses on its domestic market.
