Southeast Asia
Clifford Chance makes new Asia appointments
Law firm Clifford Chance has boosted its global operation by appointing 18 new partners, four of them in Asia, including Cameron Hassall, an international arbitration/litigation specialist; Ho Han Ming, who will cover investment management; and Tim Wang,...
CVCI part exits JBF to parent
CVC International has reportedly sold roughly two thirds of its remaining stake in JBF Global Singapore, a polyester chip maker, to its Indian parent, JBF Industries, for some $60 million.
Temasek buys NYSE's NSE stake
Singapore SWF Temasek Holdings has said publicly that it will invest in the National Stock Exchange of India, buying a 5% stake from NYSE Euronext.
Dragon Capital sells Vietnam mining JV to TPG investee
Tiberon Minerals, owned by Vietnam-based investment firm Dragon Capital, will sell a control stake in the Nui Phao Mining Joint Venture Company, a tungsten mining project in development, to Masan Group, backed by TPG Capital.
Oman fund invests $42 million in PetroVietnam Insurance
The Oman Investment Fund has invested $42.3 million in PetroVietnam Insurance Co.
JAFCO invests Singapore's DS3 Systems
JAFCO Asia has partnered with Singapore government-backed Infocomm Investments in a Series A investment round for Singapore's Data Security Systems Solutions (DS3).
Myo gets DBS backing for Asia distress
Myo Capital Advisers, the distressed debt/special situations investor, has announced a commitment of up to $150 million from DBS Group as a cornerstone investor in its first fund.
Hopu, CDB in Indonesia rail move
In its latest diversification move, Hopu Investment Management has partnered with an investment unit of China Development Bank to help fund a $1.3 billion rail project with Indonesian state coal miner PT Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam.
Harbinger apponts Nathan to head Vietnam casino
Harbinger Capital Partners has announced the appointment of Lloyd Nathan, a gaming industry veteran formerly with MGM Mirage, as CEO of its Vietnam casino development MGM Grand Ho Tram.
Singapore reviewing private equity fund regs
The Monetary Authority of Singapore, the state's financial regulator and central bank, has announced a formal review of its private equity and hedge fund regulations, amid global trends towards tighter private fund regulation.
MVCA Awards show Malaysia success
Top local VC investees and funds honored
Primus: No plans to exit EON
Primus Pacific Partners has stated publicly that it has no plans to exit Malaysian investee EON Capital Bhd, despite an earlier rejected $1.4 billion takeover bid by Hong Leong Bank.
Navis's Bangkok Ranch ducks out with UK deal
Navis Capital has injected $50 million into Thai investee Bangkok Ranch Co. Ltd., according to AVCJ sources, as part of the latter's c.$100 million 100% acquisition of UK duck business Cherry Valley Farms, Ltd.
Goldman $1.08 billion KNM deal falls through
Goldman Sachs's already-announced $1.08 billion investment in Malaysian oil and gas business KNM Group Bhd. has collapsed, apparently due to pricing disagreements.
Colony checks partway out of Raffles to QIC
Colony Capital is reducing its stakeholding in iconic Singapore-centered hotel investment Fairmont Raffles Holdings International, in an $847 million deal with the Qatar Investment Authority, with Singapore's historic Raffles Hotel going to QIC for $275...
GIC, Olympus investee China Minzhong boosts SGX PRC IPOs
Government of Singapore Investment Corporation (GIC) and Olympus Capital investee China Minzhong, a PRC vegetable producer and processor, is planning an S$237 million ($170 million) IPO in Singapore's biggest China listing since the GFC broke.
Japan's SBI and Brunei government form fund
Japanese financial group SBI Holdings Inc., has agreed to launch an Islamic investment fund of unconfirmed size with the Ministry of Finance of Brunei Darussalam, with investments to be made from Brunei Global Islamic Investments, operated by a new fund...
CVC AP Matahari deal approved after regulatory delay
CVC Asia Pacific's planned $773 million investment into Indonesian retail chain Matahari has been approved at a shareholder meeting, after regulators initially asked for the vote to be delayed.
Goldman-backed bid for Malaysia's KNM unresolved
A $1.08 billion MBO for Malaysian oil and gas services company KNM Group by a consortium backed by Goldman Sachs's private equity arm has passed a due diligence deadline without a firm offer.
Saigon AM gets new CIO
Saigon Asset Management, the leading Vietnam investor, has announced the appointment of Michael Kokalari as its new CIO and deputy CEO, to replace Hoang Ngueyn, who becomes Senior Advisor.
DTZ hires ex-Citi Asia property head
DTZ Holdings, a UK real estate consultancy, has hired David Schaefer, the former Asia-Pacific head for Citi Property Investors, a Citigroup investment arm, to spearhead its investment management business in Asia.
Mekong Capital invests local Oz school
Mekong Enterprise Fund II, a $50 million fund operated by Ho Chi Minh City-based Mekong Capital, has invested $6 million into Vietnam, Australia International School (VAS).
Macquarie appoints Leong to cover Singapore
Macquarie Group has appointed Leong Yung Chee to its Head of Singapore Client Coverage position at Macquarie Capital Advisers, reporting to Kalpana Desai, Deputy Head of Asia for the division
Pru Property appoints new Asia head
Prudential Property Investment Managers, part of the asset-management unit of UK-based insurer Prudential PLC, has appointed Scott Girard, the current CIO of Prudential Investment Management, as its new Asia CEO.