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Geographic Expansion · Asia

Ten Seoul-based fintechs are preparing to use Singapore as a base for Southeast Asian expansion, pitching at Seoul Fintech Day during Singapore Fintech Festival week (19 Nov).

Geographic Expansion · Asia

LS Eco Energy is investing 11.6 billion won (about $8 million) to build a samarium metal production facility at its subsidiary LSCV in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with trial production set for December and full-scale mass production to follow. The aim is a non-Chinese supply chain for SmCo permanent magnets used in defense and aerospace.

Geographic Expansion · Asia

SC Solution Global signed a supply contract worth roughly 13.5bn KRW with Air Selangor, Malaysia's largest state-owned water utility, for its LeakMaster leak-detection solution, extending its footprint into Malaysia.

Geographic Expansion · Asia

Seoul-based K-beauty brand Koround is targeting Southeast Asia with halal- and vegan-certified product lines, positioning efficacy as a differentiator in an increasingly crowded market.

Geographic Expansion · Asia

RedBird Capital is reportedly eyeing entry into Japan to grow earnings in the sports industry.

Geographic Expansion · Asia

US sports investment fund RedBird is reportedly seeking tie-ups (partnerships or investments) in Japan, signalling intent to expand its footprint into the Japanese sports market.