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New VC focuses on Southeast Asia’s women-led startups

Her Capital launched its first fund this week.

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So Singapore is in recession. Here’s why startups shouldn’t despair

History shows that a bad economy doesn’t mean doom and gloom.

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Indonesia’s top telco unblocks Netflix

The four-and-a-half-year ban is over.

With over $1.3b, Sequoia has two new funds for region

Aimed at Southeast Asia and India.

Payfazz gets $53m funding for network of mobile money agents

It's like Venmo, but with an Indonesian twist.

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Second time lucky? Vaniday relaunches

The Singapore salon-booking app now has more services and a mall. Plus, a new CEO.

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Ex-Grab employees get series A funding for 4-month-old AI startup

The AI startup is serving up localized data to major clients.

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Myanmar startup fund ready to roll with $80m

The first ever fund from Ascent Capital just made its debut investment.

Lazada gets yet another new CEO

Here’s what you need to know about new CEO Chun Li.

China’s Tencent buys into Southeast Asia’s Netflix battle

Buying iFlix gives the tech titan a rolling start.