SPH Media has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Tech in Asia Pte. Ltd. (TIA), a well-established technology media company that serves and develops Asia’s tech and startup community. With its reach and capabilities, TIA will strengthen the offerings of SPH Media and, in particular, that of The Business Times (BT). The synergies from this proposed acquisition will deepen the value BT brings to businesses and readers in the region, and accelerate its goal of becoming a regional player for business and tech news, and events. In the longer term, it will also support SPH Media’s broader transformation efforts. The acquisition is expected to close by the end of 2023, more details here.