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Bringing you the latest news briefs on fundraising activities in the Asia Pacific.

Deals in brief: Tokyo Century Leasing leads Motorist’s Series A round, GDMC and Prism BioLab secure funding, multiple China and India deals, and more

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The Kompas Gramedia unit sees promise in using blockchain technology to defend intellectual property.

Indonesian book giant turns to tech to fight piracy

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

ByteDance, a Chinese internet company, uses machine learning to recommend engaging videos, news, and social content (via TikTok and Douyin).

China’s tech ecosystem serves as a driving force behind the world’s second largest economy, influencing global digital markets.

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GoTo, formed by Gojek and Tokopedia, merges ride-hailing, logistics, and retail into a single super-app ecosystem.

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Lazada, an e-commerce marketplace in Southeast Asia, links shoppers to a wide range of products, deals, and cross-border brands.

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Sea Group operates digital entertainment (Garena), e-commerce (Shopee), and fintech (SeaMoney) platforms across Southeast Asia.

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Shopee, a Southeast Asian online marketplace, features interactive shopping, flash deals, and localized payment options.

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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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TikTok Shop, the e-commerce arm of TikTok, enables in-app shopping by connecting users with brands and creators through live commerce and short videos.

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Several contenders exist, but the verdict on the future leader of Southeast Asia's e-commerce market remains pending.

Southeast Asian e-commerce: TikTok disrupts the market, Shopee and Lazada navigate defensive dilemmas

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Indonesian farmers turn to agroforestry and organic techniques amid rising costs and adverse weather

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Sony, a Japanese electronics pioneer, excels in gaming consoles, home entertainment systems, audio devices, and cinematic production.

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Deals in brief: AC Ventures raises USD 210 million at final close of fifth fund, Sony scraps merger with India’s Zee, nine China deals, and more

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The world's biggest foreign travel market is hurt by weak economy and safety concerns.

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In charts: How Asia&#8217;s tourism recovery is held back by stay-home Chinese

Japan and South Korea firms are looking abroad as bourses at home tighten regulations, according to experts.

East Asia to see biggest growth for US IPOs next year, says Nasdaq

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The way Coolfly responded to a single email says much about the birdwatching tech startup’s identity.

Coolfly’s “uneconomical” sprint for one user shows the kind of company it aims to be

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The upgrade integrates visuals, dialogue, and sound effects into a single workflow, giving creators a unified tool for immersive media production.

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