Michelle Teo

Singapore

Managing Editor, Southeast Aisa at DealStreetAsia

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Articles

Editor’s Take: The week that was - June 16-21

6 days ago | dealstreetasia.com | Michelle Teo

Major global events – from the Russia-Ukraine war beginning in 2021, to the US tariff announcements that have characterised much of this year – have sparked market volatility and expectations of a slowdown in global growth, all of which continue to weigh on investor sentiment. Still, according to a recent Preqin survey of investors, there are higher interest levels compared to six months ago, in Southeast Asia and China, though India still sees strong demand from allocators.
GreenStreet: The Nuclear Option

1 week ago | dealstreetasia.com | Michelle Teo

This month, we look at the future of energy that has attracted the biggest names and cheques in private capital, and how other countries in Asia are looking at bridging the rare earth elements gap. Key developments in recent weeks shine the spotlight on what is being touted as an energy revolution in the fight against carbon emissions and rising global temperatures.
SUSI Partners sees energy storage, services as next phase of growth in Asia

2 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Michelle Teo

Investments in services—from storage to transmission efficiency—are key to energy transition in Southeast Asia, says Wymen Chan, Asia head of SUSI Partners AG, the Switzerland-based energy infrastructure investor. Register now to enjoy 3 free articles per month, or log in to continue reading. Stay informed with complimentary articles each monthGain access to our exclusive newsletters delivered directly to your inboxBe the first to know about all our summits!Register nowAlready a Subscriber?
Ares closes $2.4b Japan data centre fund

2 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Michelle Teo

Global alternative investments firm Ares Management has secured 350 billion yen ($2.4 billion) for its debut fund dedicated to data centres in Japan. The vehicle, Japan DC Partners I, will invest in the development of three data centre campuses in Greater Tokyo, expected to deliver nearly 240 MW of IT load collectively, the firm said in a statement.
Beyond the Buyout: How Temasek’s pullback from early-stage investing matters

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Michelle Teo

This week, we look at Temasek’s reported retreat from early-stage investing in Southeast Asia; the growing conversation around portfolio diversification across Europe and Asia; and Vietnam’s ambitious push for economic transformation. The news that Singapore’s Temasek Holdings, one of the world’s most active investors, has pulled back from backing early-stage companies should not raise too many eyebrows.
PIDG backs Greenpower SL in first Sri Lanka investment to expand rooftop solar

3 weeks ago | dealstreetasia.com | Michelle Teo

The Private Infrastructure Development Group (PIDG) has made its first investment in Sri Lanka, backing renewable energy developer Greenpower SL, to more than double its public rooftop solar capacity. The $12 million project development funding is coupled with an $80,000 technical assistance grant for feasibility studies of nature-based solutions that will enhance the solar installations.
Editor's take: The week that was - May 19 -24

1 month ago | dealstreetasia.com | Michelle Teo

The business week ended with US President Donald Trump threatening imports from the EU – the bloc is the country’s largest trading partner – with 50% trade tariffs by June 1. The US President also targeted smartphones made outside of the US, particularly iPhones and Samsung devices. It came as Apple goes ahead with plans to expand its manufacturing supply chain to India, with its Taiwanese contractor Foxconn building a $1.5 billion-factory in Chennai.
GreenStreet: Minding the decarbonisation gaps

1 month ago | dealstreetasia.com | Michelle Teo

This month saw an extensive schedule of events in Singapore that brought investors, climate advocates, and policymakers from all over. One trending topic – apart from the ‘road to Belem’ – was carbon trading. In this edition, we also look at how much impact investing has delivered, and ask if clean energy is really so. Powerful and well-placed voices are pointing to the voluntary carbon market as a key solution to closing the climate financing gap.
Novo Holdings eyes opportunities in food, agri and climate tech sectors

1 month ago | dealstreetasia.com | Michelle Teo

One of the world’s largest life sciences investors, Novo Holdings, is building out its presence in some of Asia’s key markets, where it sees significant opportunities for growth in the food, agriculture and climate tech sectors. Start your deal-making journey now!Subscribe now to enjoy unlimited access at just $59. Premium coverage on private equity, venture capital, and startups in Asia. Exclusive scoops from our reporters in nine key markets.
PE investors missing out on opportunities in climate adaptation: BCG & Temasek report

1 month ago | dealstreetasia.com | Michelle Teo

Private equity investors are missing out on hundreds of billions of dollars in potential investments in climate adaptation and resilience (Climate A&R ) globally, say BCG and Temasek in a new report. Investors have not been able to capitalise on opportunities in the sector, owing mainly to the difficulties in identifying assets or businesses that can generate attractive returns.