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Deals in brief: Alibaba injects USD 634 million into Lazada, TikTok invests USD 1.5 billion in Tokopedia, 13 China deals, and more

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US and China butt heads over investment in Southeast Asia

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Deals in brief: Andisor, Klinik Pintar, and Clove secure funding, Net Zero Challenge 2023 announces winners, new BTN fund to invest in prop tech startups, and more

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Chinese battery material makers' push abroad raises questions over access.

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Transsion, an electronics brand popular in Africa, produces smartphones and feature phones tailored to local consumer preferences.

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Having built a strong foothold in Africa, the Chinese smartphone maker is looking for new frontiers to replicate its success.

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Deals in brief: Klook, Doctor Anywhere, and Bitsmedia secure funding, IMDA invests SGD 55 million in Singapore’s media industry, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Mixue Bingcheng runs beverage shops, leveraging mobile ordering and social commerce to serve refreshing drinks and desserts.

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Closures in Indonesia and Vietnam mark growing pains, but domestic scale, coffee, and new supply hubs give the group fresh momentum.

Mixue trims abroad, doubles down at home, and brews up Lucky Cup’s rise

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A buyer is expected to be chosen by October.

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