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Deals in brief: Game Theory, Skykraft, and Factorem raise fresh capital, DCG acquires Lamudi assets, multiple China and India deals, and more

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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.

VinFast, a Vietnamese EV manufacturer, crafts electric cars and scooters, leading Southeast Asia’s shift toward sustainable mobility.

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Deals in brief: VinFast merges with Vingroup’s energy arm, SEEDS Capital adds three portfolio companies, multiple China and India deals, and more

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Deals in brief: East Ventures invests in Mesh Bio, MoneyHero Group completes SPAC merger, multiple China and India deals, and more

Deals in brief: TNB Aura leads investment in Luna, new rounds closed by Eazy Digital, Phasio, and Republik, two China deals, and more

Gobi Partners invests in early-stage startups across Asia, supporting founders in e-commerce, media, and SaaS industries.

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Deals in brief: Circular completes seed round, Gobi Partners leads investment in Ejen2u, seven China deals, and more

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The company's NFC-based e-receipt solution promises to improve the retail payment experience while appealing to evolving consumer preferences.

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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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Shopee risks going back to its old ways as new competitors besiege the Southeast Asian e-commerce market.

Shopee braces for e-commerce battle in Southeast Asia as competitors close in

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Deals in brief: Pyxis hits first close of SGD 18 million round, BBVA leads Olea’s Series A funding, latest China investments, and more

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As EMB systems approach mass production, Bethel and newcomer Orient Motion are facing off in court for control of the technology.

China’s automakers gear up for EMB mass production, and its first major patent battle

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In China’s far west, the startup is developing modular robots designed to operate in harsh outdoor environments.

Percisphere builds shape-shifting robots to tackle agriculture’s toughest terrains

KrASIA tracks China’s tech and business stories, alongside key developments across the broader Asia Pacific region.