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US, Taiwan, and South Korean players beat path to Vietnam, though the boom strains resources.

Vietnam turns chip sector magnet with affordable, quality talent pool

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Deals in brief: Earth VC invests in Aalo Atomics, Sarana AI secures pre-seed funding, five China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: HealthCred and Vayana raise funding, Antler announces final close of second Southeast Asia fund, three China deals, and more

Deals in brief: Djoin secures seed funding from 500 Global, Vertex Ventures invests in South Korea’s Norma, five China deals, and more

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Deals in brief: Thailand’s APX Solutions snags fresh funding, MUFG invests in USD 393 million in Mynt, Canva acquires Leonardo AI, and more

A new model of state capital is taking root in China—one that’s redefining how venture capital works, from funding mechanics to policy alignment.

Beneath the bureaucracy: How state capital made (and remade) China’s venture ecosystem

Deals in brief: Wavemaker Impact leads Arysun’s pre-seed round, Nuevocor raises USD 45 million, latest funding deals in China, and more

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