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Despite early traction in hardware, the startup is focused on building a full-stack robotics system that unites the “brain” and “body” of machines.

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What powers tomorrow’s roads? Explore EV adoption, charging infrastructure, and battery advances sparking the shift toward sustainable transport.

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How do goods cross borders seamlessly? Examine warehousing tech, route optimization, and data analytics building efficient supply chains.

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Mobility

How do goods and people flow worldwide? Examine transport networks, logistics innovations, and policies shaping global connectivity.

Transportation

Challenges remain, but the NEV maker sees significant upside in expanding its commercial vehicle business beyond China.

As China’s commercial vehicle market slows, Gecko Motors shifts gears abroad for growth

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How do markets shape wealth creation? Study portfolio diversification, asset classes, and strategies balancing growth and risk.

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When do companies invite public investment? Understand listing criteria, underwriter roles, and regulatory steps defining initial offerings.

Why do firms join forces? Investigate synergy goals, valuation methods, and negotiations driving corporate consolidation.

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Bringing you the latest updates on funding deals and activities in the Asia Pacific.

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Southeast Asia’s tech ecosystem is a melting pot of startups and businesses of all sizes, all vying for rapid growth.

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What sets the bar for convenience? Examine on-demand platforms, subscription models, and personalization transforming consumer expectations.

Consumer Economy

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East Ventures, OCBC NISP Ventura, Skystar Capital, and Sinar Mas Land participated in Sirclo's Series B round.

Indonesian SaaS startup Sirclo bags USD 6 million from big-name investors

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How does finance become frictionless? Examine digital banking, payment innovation, and lending platforms redefining financial access.

How does interactive entertainment evolve? Assess gaming ecosystems, esports growth, and technology enhancing virtual play.

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The company continues to grow and has seen an 880% increase in its stock price within the past 18 months.

Video | Is Sea Group Southeast Asia's answer to Tencent and Alibaba?

Video | Is Sea Group Southeast Asia&#8217;s answer to Tencent and Alibaba?

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What streamlines global commerce? Examine digital wallets, cross-border remittances, and instant settlement technologies.

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Scrappy startups and big banks are still finding their footing in the country's evolving fintech sector.

Myanmar's mobile money services are scattered, spotty, and spirited

Myanmar&#8217;s mobile money services are scattered, spotty, and spirited

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Stephanie Li

The two firms and the Singapore-based organization have launched a platform named Healthcare Fintech Alliance.

Alibaba Cloud, Pfizer, and FinTech Academy team up to find innovative solutions for Southeast Asia's healthcare industry

Alibaba Cloud, Pfizer, and FinTech Academy team up to find innovative solutions for Southeast Asia&#8217;s healthcare industry

Share of SEA consumers shopping online by 2020-end: 70%

The COVID-19 pandemic boosts the development of e-commerce in the region.

KEY STAT | Facebook report says Southeast Asia e-commerce penetration surpassed India's

KEY STAT | Facebook report says Southeast Asia e-commerce penetration surpassed India&#8217;s

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Julianna Wu

Pluang has seen significant growth in its user base this year due to collaborations with platforms that are household names.

This startup makes gains as gold shines through in the pandemic: Startup Stories

How does technology feed the planet? Explore precision farming, digital supply chains, and sustainability efforts shaping modern agriculture.

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With the lowest rainfall recorded this year, Thailand is facing the worst drought in 40 years, with an estimated loss of USD 1.5 billion.

Thai agritech startup Ricult raises USD 2 million in pre-Series A round

SEA to offer $400m convertible notes after losses tripled in Q1

Sea Group

Sea Group's Shopee booked over USD 8 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) during the second quarter, up 110% compared to 2019.

Sea Group's growth booms on back of core e-commerce and gaming businesses

Sea Group&#8217;s growth booms on back of core e-commerce and gaming businesses

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AJ Cortese

Wave Money will focus on an app started in 2018 for paying bills and making online purchases, tapping the expertise of Alipay. Photo by Yuichi Nitta for Nikkei Asian Review.

Alibaba, China’s e-commerce giant, operates online retail marketplaces, cloud computing services, and digital payment networks across Asia and beyond.

Yoma Group said it will integrate Alibaba’s credit analysis technology into the Wave Money mobile payment app.

Southeast Asia

Indonesian SaaS startup Sirclo bags USD 6 million from big-name investors

Video | Is Sea Group Southeast Asia’s answer to Tencent and Alibaba?

Myanmar’s mobile money services are scattered, spotty, and spirited

Alibaba Cloud, Pfizer, and FinTech Academy team up to find innovative solutions for Southeast Asia’s healthcare industry

KEY STAT | Facebook report says Southeast Asia e-commerce penetration surpassed India’s

This startup makes gains as gold shines through in the pandemic: Startup Stories

Thai agritech startup Ricult raises USD 2 million in pre-Series A round

Sea Group’s growth booms on back of core e-commerce and gaming businesses

Wave Money rolls out new credit scores with Alibaba’s tech

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