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New capital, maturing pipelines, and a more global R&D mindset are pushing valuations higher, even as competition tightens.

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Midea opens new Shanghai campus to anchor its global innovation push

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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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How does dinner arrive at your door? Study platform partnerships, last-mile delivery, and culinary trends powering the takeaway economy.

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There are over 40,000 local eateries in Jakarta generating monthly incomes of USD 3,000 each. Tech firms are tapping the sector.

Indonesia's street-side eateries to become the next sector to digitize

Indonesia&#8217;s street-side eateries to become the next sector to digitize

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The two Southeast Asian super apps are reportedly engaged in regular calls to discuss a possible combination of their businesses.

SoftBank's Son wants Grab and Gojek to merge, but that raises questions over competition

SoftBank&#8217;s Son wants Grab and Gojek to merge, but that raises questions over competition

Bukalapak, an Indonesian marketplace, empowers small merchants and connects consumers with diverse products online.

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From Gojek to Tokopedia, Indonesia is home to some of the biggest players in Southeast Asia's tech scene.

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Logistics startup Tramés receives seed funding

Tramés previously raised a seed round of about USD 750,000 from several angel investors.

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Lalamove expands to the US to serve USD 13 billion market

Established in 2013, Lalamove says it is currently operating in 22 markets across Asia, North America, and Latin America, connecting more than 7 million customers with over 700,000 delivery partners.

Lalamove expands to the US to serve USD 13 billion on-demand delivery service market

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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.

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

In about two years, Flash Express has grown to be the second-largest private express delivery provider in the Southeast Asian country.

Thai logistics firm Flash Express raises USD 200 million in Series D round

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The investment makes Bykea one of the most funded startups in the country.

Pakistan’s Bykea raises USD 13 million for its on-demand transportation and logistics platform

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Porter is focusing on first-mile logistics whereas Pakde's core business is e-commerce warehousing.

Indonesia's Shipper acquires local logistics companies Porter and Pakde

Indonesia&#8217;s Shipper acquires local logistics companies Porter and Pakde

Cainiao, Alibaba’s logistics arm, streamlines supply chains with data-driven solutions, offering efficient e-commerce delivery and cross-border shipping services.

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This new move comes after Best launched express delivery services within Malaysia in July, following fast growth in Thailand and Vietnam.

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