Vietnam
Investment/M&A activities:
- AEON Vietnam announces major retail expansion: AEON Vietnam announced on October 24, 2025, a significant expansion of its retail footprint. The plan includes the development of new large-scale shopping malls and a rapid increase in the number of its compact "AEON MaxValu" supermarkets, aiming to deepen its presence in both major cities and new provinces across the country. Read more here.
- Phu My Hung launches 'The Sculptura' luxury project: Phu My Hung Development Corporation officially launched its new luxury residential project, 'The Sculptura', on October 20, 2025. The project, located in Ho Chi Minh City, is a limited-edition development aimed at the high-end market, signaling continued investor confidence in Vietnam's luxury real estate segment. Read more here.
Philippines
Others:
- AirAsia named Asia's Leading Low-Cost Carrier for 13th year: AirAsia was named "Asia's Leading Low-Cost Airline" at the World Travel Awards ceremony held on October 22, 2025. This marks the 13th consecutive year the airline has won the prestigious award, reinforcing its dominant position in the regional aviation market. Read more here.
EMEA
Others:
- SFC Energy takes 15% in Singapore’s Oneberry Technologies: Announced October 22, 2025, Germany’s SFC Energy agreed to acquire a 15% minority stake in Oneberry Technologies via a capital increase, with an option to acquire a majority stake later. The deal, aimed at integrating fuel-cell power into AI-enabled security systems and accelerating Asia expansion, is expected to complete in Q4-2025. Read more here.
