Bain & Company

The e-Conomy SEA report 2024 reveals that Southeast Asia's digital economy can achieve profitability and growth in tandem, marking a significant step towards achieving sustainable economic value.

The eight-week programme will be expanded to support more SMEs and sectors to decarbonise, and aims to support up to 1,000 companies within five years.

A new report by DBS, Bain & Company and Angsana Council says top six SEA economies will grow at 5.1% on average over next 10 years

Southeast Asia's overall deal value fell 39% to US$9 billion in 2023 compared to the previous five year average of 2018-2022.

Green investments in the region rose 20% to US$6.3 billion last year, say Bain & Company, GenZero, Standard Chartered and Temasek.

The report finds investors are facing difficulties in all stages of the investment cycle, with 50% not meeting divestment targets.

What's the role of Engine 2 business building to secure retail’s future?

Singapore can be a test bed for companies but venture-backed businesses may have to expand quickly to achieve exponential growth.

Money from state-backed investors is also helping buyout firms hold onto assets longer amid a difficult environment for exits

The management consultancy firm intends to to “enhance and expand” its venture-building offerings across the APAC region.