Southeast Asia

SoftBank, Grab and PETROS plan Malaysian AI infrastructure; Mitsui Chemicals agrees JSR acquisition; Rakuten establishes satellite venture; CTP expands in Vietnam.

Scroll through our photo gallery to relive the standout moments, award presentations, and highlights from the FinanceAsia Achievement Awards 2025 when Asia Pacific’s top financial minds gathered for an unforgettable evening celebrating market resilience, dealmaking prowess and innovation.

Board member Anthony Lim will replace the retiring Peter Seah in the new year.

The mobile operator has made its IPO debut on both the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange.

The multi-tranche investment will support the Jakarta-based energy company’s organic expansion and acquisitions across Singapore, Indonesia and other Asian markets.

The dual-tranche issuance is the first Singapore dollar bond from a Vietnamese issuer and will support lending to local MSMEs.

Andrew Murray joins as Apac senior vice president, financial technology, while Bob McCooey, Nasdaq's head of international listings, has relocated to Singapore.

Five firms are in the process of setting up digital operations after being awarded licences.

The Chinese groups completed bond offerings across USD, CNH and AUD, while the Taiwanese manufacturer has used its Singapore subsidiary for syndicated lending.