Singapore's GIC buys into Taiwan music streaming firm


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 28 Aug 2014

BIG INVESTMENT: Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has invested US$104mil (RM327.22mil) in KKBOX, a popular Taiwan-based music streaming provider aiming to expand across Asia, the two sides said Thursday. — KKBOX

SINGAPORE: Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC has invested US$104mil (RM327.22mil) in KKBOX, a popular Taiwan-based music streaming provider aiming to expand across Asia, the two sides said Thursday. 

A joint statement said GIC's investment will be used to fund the KKBOX's "overseas expansion, as well as refine its technology and service". 

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