In Indonesia, crisis gives birth to a new bunch of tech mafia …

As Southeast Asia’s largest economy, Indonesia has seen the birth of more than 10 unicorns over the past decade. It is home to some of the biggest tech startups such as GoTo, Bukalapak and Traveloka. Founded between 2009 and 2012, these companies have produced dozens of so-called “tech mafia,” a term used for former executives… Continue reading In Indonesia, crisis gives birth to a new bunch of tech mafia …

Philippine meat supplier North Star defers IPO on inflation, market concerns

Philippine firm North Star Meat Merchants Inc is deferring up to 4.5 billion pesos ($85 million) initial public offering because of increased market volatility and concerns about inflation, the firm said on Tuesday. The decision is the latest among a series of uncertainty-driven listing postponements in Asia, as financial markets reel from elevated inflation and… Continue reading Philippine meat supplier North Star defers IPO on inflation, market concerns

SE Asian PE major Northstar seeks over $100m for first VC fund

Southeast Asian private equity major Northstar Group, which has backed the likes of GoTo, Tiki and Bank Jago, is seeking to raise over $100 million for a new vehicle targeting smaller ticket-sized deals, DealStreetAsia has learnt. The fund, which is most likely to be called Northstar Ventures, will invest between $1 million and $10 million… Continue reading SE Asian PE major Northstar seeks over $100m for first VC fund

Transportation Marketing & Sales Association Announces 2022 Trailblazers Award Winners

ORLANDO, Fla., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Transportation Marketing & Sales Association (TMSA) announced today the winners of its inaugural Trailblazers Awards program during the 2022 Logistics Marketing & Sales Conference in Orlando. “With our new awards program and expanded categories, the number of submissions for projects and nominations exceeded our expectations,” said Courtney… Continue reading Transportation Marketing & Sales Association Announces 2022 Trailblazers Award Winners

ADS, INC. ANNOUNCES SENIOR LEADERSHIP UPDATES

Decorated Military Veteran Named To Lead Top U.S. Defense Contractor  VIRGINIA BEACH, Va., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Atlantic Diving Supply, Inc. d/b/a ADS, Inc., today announced Ryan Angold as CEO and John Dunn as COO. Angold succeeds Jason Wallace, who is stepping down following nearly 25 years of service with ADS. John Dunn has… Continue reading ADS, INC. ANNOUNCES SENIOR LEADERSHIP UPDATES

Category-Leading Franchise Brands Urban Air Adventure Park and Snapology Team Up to Open 10 New STEAM Learning Centers inside Family Entertainment Centers

Since February 2022, Snapology centers have opened in the following Urban Air parks: South Jacksonville, FL; Port St. Lucie, FL; Tallahassee, FL; Plymouth, MN; Cornelius, NC; Toledo, OH; North Fort Worth, TX; Sugar Land, TX; Lake Jackson, TX and Katy, TX. The new model offers franchisees the option to add efficiently-designed Snapology classrooms inside Urban… Continue reading Category-Leading Franchise Brands Urban Air Adventure Park and Snapology Team Up to Open 10 New STEAM Learning Centers inside Family Entertainment Centers

@GM: GM China Reinforces Sustainability Efforts

GM China Reinforces Sustainability Efforts 2022-06-06 SHANGHAI – General Motors today published the 2021 GM China Sustainability Report. It highlights the company’s efforts and achievements in leading the future of mobility, facilitating sustainable manufacturing, giving back to society and developing talent. “China is a cornerstone of GM’s vision of a world with zero crashes, zero emissions… Continue reading @GM: GM China Reinforces Sustainability Efforts