Singapore's Singtel and Grab acquire minority stakes in Indonesian bank


SINGAPORE, Jan 23 (Reuters): Singapore Telecommunications, South-East Asia's largest telecoms firm, and ridehailing-to-payments firm Grab Holdings Ltd, have each bought a 16.3% stake in PT Bank Fama International to pursue banking opportunities in Indonesia.

Indonesian conglomerate Elang Mahkota Teknologi Tbk (Emtek), the majority owner of the bank, said on Friday that it sold the stakes to units of Singtel and Grab to "accelerate and expand business growth" of Bank Fama.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Singapore , Singtel , Grab , Big Stake , PT Fama Bank , Indonesia

Next In Aseanplus News

Stronger private sector crucial to Brunei's economic future, says minister
How can Hong Kong, Central Asia build momentum on growing ties and go beyond MOUs?
Young Chinese turn to Mao Zedong for life advice, 50 years after his death
Volcanic alert level raised for Hokkaido’s Mount Tokachi
'Guru' in India but still wants to know what's happening in Umno AGM, says Zahid
BRICS adopts joint declaration, urges 'maximum restraint' in the Middle East
Hong Kong students drop in global rankings for maths, science and literacy
Momentous talk: China's Xi meets Indian PM Modi in New Delhi, reports state media
Chinese scientists boost hydrogen fuel cell power fourfold with new design
Differences aside, Umno will remain professional, says Zahid

Others Also Read