investment

A collection of 37 posts

bitcoin

The Current Status and Pros and Cons of Investing in Bitcoin ETFs

Lack of Ownership: When investing in a Bitcoin ETF, investors are purchasing shares in a fund that holds Bitcoin, rather than holding direct ownership of Bitcoin itself.

Elite Business

Australia's $2 Billion Investment Boost for ASEAN

Simultaneously, the SME Conference and Marketplace, which catered to 165 Australian SMEs, played a pivotal role in disseminating insights from industry experts pertaining to investment and trade opportunities within the ASEAN region.

investment

A Surge in Confidence Drives Record FDI in Thailand

Thailand’s E&E supply chain, home to global giants like Samsung, Toshiba, Mitsubishi, Sony, and LG, has been a formidable magnet for investment. In 2021, the country’s exports of E&E products soared to an impressive USD 42 billion,

Biden and southeast asia

US Popularity In The Asean region

With the rise of China, the US has found new challenges in the Asean. But the Asean is also discovering new challenges from the US-Asean cooperation and this is affecting relations in some ways. Particularly with the terms and conditions attached to US investment in the region that may not

investment

United Natural Foods To Increase Investment in Its Shoppers Banner

PROVIDENCE, R.I.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As part of its commitment to build its Shoppers banner by adding to and improving the stores in its portfolio, United Natural Foods, Inc. (NYSE: UNFI) today announced it is reacquiring three former store locations which had previously been sold and remodeling two existing store

DHL Supply Chain

DHL Supply Chain Invest EUR 50m In India Growth

MUMBAI, INDIA – – 15 September 2022 – DHL Supply Chain (DHL), the global market leader for contract logistics solutions, today announced an investment of EUR 500 million in India over the next five years to significantly grow its warehousing capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives in the country. With this investment, DHL will

green growth

Legend Holdings Setting The Stage For Green Growth

Adhering to green growth, playing the full strength as a chain leader, and actively fulfilling corporate social responsibility there are the aims set by Legend Holdings. “Legend Holdings is committed to promoting green development philosophy through the efforts of its portfolio companies to seize the green development opportunities, and jointly

emerging markets

Emerging Markets Face Longest Withdrawals Of Funds

The longest streak of withdrawals by foreign investors from emerging markets has lasted five months, underscoring the impact recession fears and rising interest rates are having on developing economies. According to preliminary data published by the Institute of International Finance, cross-border withdrawals by foreign investors in EM equities and local

funding

ADDX Lists A Private Fund Managed By Helicap Investments

SINGAPORE, 29 JULY 2022 – Helicap Investments has listed its flagship fund, Helicap Fund I, on the private market exchange ADDX to improve financial inclusion for underserved individuals as well as micro- to small- and medium-sized enterprises in Southeast Asia, and to empower partner institutions to transform the way consumers and

FDI

Singapore Ranks 3rd In FDI In the Energy sector

Kuala Lumpur, 12 July 2022 – Foreign direct investment think tank Foresight Economics, today launched the Foresight Economics Energy Index, which ranks markets based on how attractive they are to inbound greenfield FDI focused on the energy sector. The inaugural rankings saw Luxembourg in top position, followed by Hong Kong and

BNB

Hodlnaut Now Supports BNB Chain

Singapore, 2022 – Hodlnaut, a cryptocurrency interest-earning platform based in Singapore, announced the support of the BNB Chain for USDC deposits on their platform. Previously, users could only deposit USDC through the ERC-20 network. “We’re pleased to announce the integration of BNB Chain at Hodlnaut. In addition to faster transaction

Crypto exchange

New Crypto Exchange Thalex Closes Series A Funding Round

GIBRALTAR, July 8, 2022 — Thalex, a trading platform offering stablecoin-settled crypto options and futures, announced it has closed its Series A funding round of EUR 7.5 million. Among the participants are Bitfinex, Bitstamp, Flow Traders, IMC, QCP and Wintermute. These strategic investors will support the company’s ambition to

gold mining

Big investment from Hacıoğlu Gold Mining In West Africa

ISTANBUL, TURKEY – G MEDYA – June 2022 – The gold mining activities in West Africa continue unabatedly in Q2 in 2020 following the strong growth in 2019, despite the pandemics significant impact. Under the leadership of Ghana, Burkina Faso and Mali, which are among the continents leading markets, the sector continues to

funding

SleekFlow Gets Big Injection of $8M In Series A Funding

HONG KONG SAR / KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – – June 2022 – Following its 7-figure pre-Series A funding round last year, Alibaba Entrepreneurs Fund-backed SaaS omnichannel social commerce platform SleekFlow announced the completion of a USD 8 million Series A funding round. The financing was led by top-tier New York-based investment firm Tiger Global

China Construction Bank

China's CCB In New Partnership On China Offshore Investments

SINGAPORE, 23 JUNE 2022 – China Construction Bank (Chongqing and Singapore branches) or CCB and ADDX have entered a partnership to help domestic investors in China participate in the country’s official offshore investment scheme. The financial institutions announced today the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that paves the

investment

Alvarez & Marsal Launches New Business Unit In SEA

SINGAPORE, June 23 — Leading global professional services firm Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) has launched a new business unit in Southeast Asia and Australia (SEAA), headed by recently appointed Managing Director, Utsav Garg. A&M’s SEAA business unit demonstrates the firm’s commitment to and investment in

COFACE

Do We Need A recession In Order To Avoid Stagflation?

HONG KONG SAR – – 22 June 2022 – The Ukraine war and the sanctions, the post-pandemic era and a possible surge of the COVID-19 in some regions has all contributed to a rise in inflation and people are asking whether a recession is needed? Four months after the start of hostilities in

investment

Preqin Sees APAC Private Capital AUM Up $2.25t In 2026

Preqin, in a new report today says APAC private capital AUM is forecasted to reach $2.25tn in 2026, representing a 15.0% CAGR from 2021. Other key forecast found in the report, 2022 Alternatives in APAC, says the following: Key highlights of the Preqin report  Private equity and venture

Go City

Go City Invests In Thailand With New Product Launch

June 1, 2022BANGKOK, THAILAND: Go City, the world’s largest multi-attraction pass, announced today its official launch of Go City Bangkok, and a renewed investment in Thailand. The reimagined product now offers travellers to Bangkok access to 25+ of the destination’s top attractions, experiences and tours. Additionally, Go City

Gen Z

RockFlow invests $10m in an investment paradise for Gen Zs

BEIJING, May 18, 2022 — RockFlow, a one-stop investment platform, has announced the completion of a $10 million angel round of funding from Bluerun Ventures and other world-leading VC firms. The financing is mainly for the company to expand the team and develop AI-driven products. Founded in July 2021, the newborn

investment

Australian Private Capital Assets at All Time High Of $90b

The Australian private capital industry reached a record-breaking $90 billion in assets under management (AUM) as of June 2021, an increase of 11 per cent in the six months from December 2020 according to the Preqin & Australian Investment Council Yearbook 2022 released today.  Private equity (PE) and venture capital

high-rise residence

Here are the top high-rise residential property to invest

KUALA LUMPUR, 8 APRIL 2022 – iProperty.com.my has identified certain bright-spot residential properties which have performed better than most during the last three years when the property market was dealing with an oversupply of high-rise properties as well as the Covid-19 pandemic. Despite an environment of subdued consumer appetite

capital outflow

In March, there was a $9.8b outflow from emerging markets

Emerging Markets securities saw suffered an outflow of $9.8 billion in March 2022, says the International Institute of Finance in its latest report. “We estimate that EM securities suffered an outflow of $9.8 bn in March 2022, the first outflow month since March 2021 (Exhibit 1 – picture above)

binance

Is this big move by Binance in Malaysia worth the risks?

Binance, which is facing crackdown and regulatory hurdles across a wide spectrum of jurisdiction, is betting a lot on Malaysia. It has entered into a deal with local fintech company MX Global Sdn Bhd yesterday. The equity investment into the company from Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency and blockchain

club world cup

Fifa's Club World Cup has big advertising potential

MIAMI, FLORIDA, ESTADOS UNIDOS, February 17, 2022 — Officially known as the FIFA Club World Cup, the competition is a tournament played every year between the champions of each confederation affiliated to the world’s top soccer organization. Despite being held annually since 2005, the so-called “Mundialito” still does not have