Vietnam
Investment/M&A activities:
- A.P. Moller, VinaCapital invest in Vietnam's ALS Cargo Terminal: Danish infrastructure fund manager A.P. Moller Capital, in partnership with Vietnam’s VinaCapital, has invested in ALS Cargo Terminal, a key logistics operator at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport. The deal was made through A.P. Moller’s Emerging Markets Infrastructure Fund II (EMIF II), marking its third investment in South and Southeast Asia and its second in the air cargo sector. ALS currently handles up to 250,000 tonnes of cargo annually, with plans for expansion through automation, pricing optimization, and ESG initiatives. This move strengthens A.P. Moller’s transport footprint in Vietnam, complementing its renewables platform Verdant Energy and recent investment in the Philippines’ AC Logistics. Read more here.
- Japan's Gakken, Vietnam's ABB buy majority stake in edtech firm QIG: Japan’s Gakken Holdings and Vietnam-based private equity firm ABB have jointly acquired a 54.5% majority stake in Quang Ich Technology Group (QIG), a leading Vietnamese edtech company specializing in learning management systems and digital education tools. Gakken now holds a 40.5% stake, while ABB owns 14%, marking a deepening partnership between the two firms following prior deals in Vietnam’s education sector. QIG’s platforms serve major cities like Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Hai Phong, and support over 500 schools and organizations. The acquisition reflects growing investor interest in scalable education technology in Southeast Asia. Read more here.
SEA
Investment/M&A activities:
- SE Asian D2C brand operator DACHIN bags fresh funds: Singapore-based D2C brand operator Dachin Etech Global (DACHIN) has raised USD16.7 million through a preference share issuance, with Jungle Ventures leading the round by acquiring USD13.1 million worth of shares. DACHIN, which has raised USD21.7 million to date, operates a data-driven brand ecosystem across categories like cookware, photography accessories, and skincare, with top-performing labels in Indonesia’s online marketplaces. Read more here.
Others:
- I Squared-backed BDx Data Centers, HEXA ink green energy deal: BDx Data Centers, backed by I Squared Capital, has partnered with HEXA Renewables to inject over 50 MW of clean energy into the Singapore-Malaysia grid, marking a strategic move to align hyperscale data center growth with sustainability goals. HEXA, also backed by I Squared, is targeting 5 GW of renewable and battery storage projects across APAC, with a USD5 billion investment pipeline. Read more here.
EMEA
Others:
- Indus Towers sets sights on African markets where Airtel operates: Indus Towers, one of India’s largest telecom tower operators, is planning to expand into African markets where Bharti Airtel already operates, starting with Nigeria, Uganda, and Zambia. The move aims to diversify revenue streams and leverage Indus’ strong financial position and existing relationship with Airtel to establish a competitive foothold. Read more here.
