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The listing will be the Indonesian bourse’s third largest, after those of Bukalapak and GoTo. But Blibli may not enjoy the same “hype” as its predecessors, given the instability of tech sector share prices, experts opined. Both firms have seen their share prices drop significantly since IPO.

A primary listing for the e-commerce company in Hong Kong would not only expand Alibaba’s investor base, but also make the tech giant’s share price a better risk barometer for domestic sentiment in China.

The region’s private credit markets are emerging as the next big opportunity for investors who are searching for higher yielding assets, and Singapore start-up, Kilde, is making a unique play for this under-tapped asset class.

Vietnam is emerging as a major tech ecosystem hub and provides a viable alternative investment pipeline to China, in the context of ongoing regulatory crackdown. And if it’s an indication of the country’s ambitions, start-ups like Loship are chasing the dream of ringing the US opening bell.

Teddy Oetomo speaks to FinanceAsia about executing Indonesia’s biggest IPO to date, how Bukalapak is working to advance financial inclusion, the outlook for 2022 and the company’s philosophy of cultivating value through collaboration.

Almost a year after rumours of a deal first emerged, and in what is being portrayed as a glorious homecoming, Alibaba has finally made its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

The $500m that Grab intends to invest in Vietnam is the latest in a series of regional investments as it fights with Go-jek for Asean dominance.

Fierce competition between Lazada, Shopee, Tokopedia and Bukalapak is driving up costs and accelerating consolidation. Chinese buyers are staking their turf.

As the Chinese social media cum e-commerce startup grows rapidly, it is still struggling to find the right business model and long-term monetisation strategy.