Asia M&A and investment review

India’s second-largest clean energy company ReNew plans to go private

bno - Mumbai Office December 13, 2024

Key investors in ReNew Energy Global, India’s second-largest clean energy producer, have proposed to take the company private in a deal valued at $2.82bn.

Trump vows to block Nippon Steel's $14bn bid for US Steel

bno - Tokyo Office December 4, 2024

Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to blocking Nippon Steel's bid to acquire United States Steel Corp., a deal worth over $14bn

China dismisses Trump's tariff threat, warns of 'no winners' in trade war

bno - Taipei Office November 27, 2024

China has responded defiantly to US President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose additional tariffs on Chinese imports, accusing him of using the fentanyl crisis as a pretext for trade escalation

Pakistan could quit TAPI as India now “extremely lukewarm” on gas pipeline project, says report

bne IntelliNews November 12, 2024

Demise of investment would deal major blow to Turkmenistan, which badly needs to diversify its gas exports.

Indonesian analysts favour Kamala Harris’s economic policies as the US votes

bno - Surabaya Office November 5, 2024

As the US presidential election takes place, Indonesian analysts are expressing a preference for Kamala Harris over Donald Trump, citing her economic approach as more supportive of global market stability, particularly benefiting emerging markets

US elections and their impact on Indian equities

bno - Mumbai Office November 5, 2024

Donald Trump’s possible return to the US presidency could positively impact Indian sectors such as automotive, energy and metals, with a largely neutral outlook expected for the pharmaceutical industry

Interview: Policy support, energy transition goals driving India towards renewable future

bno - Mumbai Office October 30, 2024

Strong policy support by the government and energy transition goals are the primary factors driving India towards a renewable future, Vikram V, Vice President & Co-Group Head - Corporate Ratings, ICRA Limited says.

India eyes small modular reactors to boost clean energy transition

bno - Mumbai Office October 25, 2024

The government’s strategy has identified the role of nuclear power in the overall energy mix and new technologies such as small nuclear reactors (SMRs) to make the clean energy transition.

Malaysia seeks BRICS membership

bno - Surabaya Office October 22, 2024

Malaysia is aiming to become the latest member of the BRICS bloc, which was originally formed by Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa

Kazakhstan’s big league fintech Kaspi acquires 65% of Turkish Nasdaq peer Hepsiburada for $1.1bn

Akin Nazli in Belgrade October 19, 2024

E-commerce platform’s share price jumps 40% as news of its new owner breaks.

Sri Lanka to apply for BRICS membership

bno - Mumbai Office October 16, 2024

Sri Lanka has decided to apply for the membership of the BRICS and the New Development Bank, the country’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said on October 14

Google's new data centre in Malaysia sets sustainability benchmark

bno - Surabaya Office October 2, 2024

Google’s upcoming data centre in Malaysia is poised to become a model for energy and water efficiency, aligning with the country’s circular economy goals

ThaiBev sets THB18bn for expansion, targets Southeast Asia growth

bno - Bangkok Office October 2, 2024

Thai Beverage (ThaiBev), the Singapore-listed food and beverage company, announced plans to allocate THB18bn this fiscal year for both domestic and international expansion

US government commits to supporting Indonesia's digital economy growth

bno - Surabaya Office September 27, 2024

The United States has expressed a strong commitment to assisting Indonesia in advancing its digitization efforts

Rising gold ETF inflows set to drive global bullion prices

bno - Mumbai Office September 27, 2024

Inflows into gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs), particularly from Western investors, are expected to increase in the coming months, adding more upward momentum to already record-high bullion prices, analysts have said

Indian stocks hit another record high as auto and banking sectors fuel gains

bno - Chennai Office September 27, 2024

India's stock markets extended their rally, with the S&P BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty 50 reaching all-time highs for the sixth consecutive session

IREDA, Punjab National Bank to strengthen their partnership in renewable energy financing

bno - Mumbai Office September 25, 2024

Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited and Punjab National Bank are seeking to strengthen their partnership in renewable energy financing, IREDA announced on September 24.

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