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Tuya Inc (NYSE: TUYA) - Growth to Accelerate Following 13% Stake Purchase by 65 Equity Partners

Temasek-backed 65 Equity Partners bought 13% stake in Tuya Inc. (NYSE:TUYA), implying a total investment of US$100 million (or S$134M). The fund's mandate is to support high growth, mid-cap companies seeking a listing on the Singapore Exchange (SGX). The listing will benefit Tuya Inc. by providing easy access to capital…

Benzinga · Dec 3, 2024

Financial and community hurdles slow geothermal energy development in Southeast Asia

Positioned along the seismically active Ring of Fire, Indonesia and the Philippines have the second and third highest installed geothermal energy capacity in the world, after the United States

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Is White Vein Kratom Right for New Users? Pros and Cons

White vein kratom is a popular strain of the kratom plant, known for its energizing and mood-enhancing effects. Kratom, scientifically known as Mitragyna speciosa, is a tropical tree native to Southeast Asia,

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 28, 2024

Thailand’s new equal marriage law predicted to boost tourism industry by $2bn

Thailand is predicted to see a boost to its economy after it became the first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

The Independent UK · Nov 19, 2024

Apple's trying to undo an iPhone sales ban in Indonesia with a reported $100 million investment

IDC, a market intelligence firm, notes that Indonesia is one of Apple's fastest growing markets in Southeast Asia.

Fortune · Nov 19, 2024

Australian finance to spark Indo-Pacific climate action

Cheap finance for climate projects is on offer from Australia for small businesses across the Pacific, Southeast Asia and South Asia.

AAP · Nov 15, 2024

Indonesia president’s diplomatic dash takes in China and US − but a Trump presidency may see the aspiring regional powerhouse tilt more toward Beijing

It’s been a whirlwind week for Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto. On Nov. 9, he was breaking bread with Chinese leader Xi Jinping; three days later he was sitting down with President Joe Biden in the White House. In between, Subianto found time to reach out to Donald Trump to congratulate…

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024

Exploring the Benefits of Kratom for Mental Clarity and Focus

Kratom, a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia, has been traditionally used by locals for its energizing and soothing effects. In recent years, it has gained popularity for a variety of uses beyond pain relief and relaxation. Many users have ...

USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 13, 2024

Indonesia Bets On SE Asia's First Battery Plant To Become EV Hub

Rows of robotic arms move with precision to assemble nickel-based battery cells on the production line at Indonesia's inaugural electric vehicle battery plant, the first in Southeast Asia.

International Business Times · Oct 27, 2024

Southeast Asia deepening dependence on fossil fuels, report warns

ASEAN’s 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says.

Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2024