FeaturedTechnologyChinese ride-hailing giant Didi suspends UK expansion plansInternational Finance Business DeskAugust 26, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskAugust 26, 2021 The plan to launch in the UK as well as Europe is now postponed by at least 12 months... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySoftBank invests $60 mn in Axiata’s AI unitPritam BordoloiMay 12, 2021 by Pritam BordoloiMay 12, 2021 Axiata Digital Advertising (ADA) is valued at $260 mn... Read more
MagazineTechnologyJapan’s robots are conquering the worldInternational Finance Business DeskApril 1, 2021April 8, 2021 by International Finance Business DeskApril 1, 2021April 8, 2021 Japan is also using its robots to fight the Covid-19 virus... Read more
UncategorizedSoftBank to invest $3 bn in Latam as part of its capital deploymentInternational Finance Business DeskNovember 26, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskNovember 26, 2020 According to S&P Global, SoftBank has recognised rising opportunities in ecommerce, fintech, and insurtech in the region... Read more
FeaturedLogisticsSoftBank invests in Chinese trucking startup Full Truck AlliancePritam BordoloiNovember 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 25, 2020 The funding will be used to upgrade its matching system and to provide door-to-door transportation services... Read more
Banking and FinanceBusiness LeadersFeaturedSoftBank’s Vision Fund CEO retires; top execs resignPritam BordoloiNovember 6, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiNovember 6, 2020 Neil Hadley, who serves as the chief of staff to SoftBank’s Vision Fund, will be the successor of Rajeev Misra... Read more
FeaturedHealthcareChinese pharmaceuticals XtalPi secures $318.8 mn fundingPritam BordoloiSeptember 28, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 28, 2020 The funding round was jointly led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2... Read more
HealthcareSingapore’s health analytics platform Biofourmis secures $100 mn fundingPritam BordoloiSeptember 3, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 3, 2020 The funding round was led by SoftBank’s Vision Fund 2... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyChina’s Didi Chuxing to operate 1 mn robo-taxis by 2030Pritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 25, 2020 The company is currently developing autonomous driving technologies... Read more
FeaturedFintechGreensill Capital is set to acquire Colombia’s Omni LatamInternational Finance Business DeskJune 19, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 19, 2020 Greensill Capital is a provider of capital finance for businesses and people worldwide... Read more