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Hong Kong intelligent logistics platform Zeek launches quick commerce solutions in Hanoi, Vietnam

Zeek is closing the year on the back of strong momentum in Southeast Asia. Following its foray into Ho Chi Minh City in the fourth quarter of 2020 and its successful partnership with Circle K Vietnam, one of Vietnam’s largest local convenience store chains, Zeek has expanded its footprint in Vietnam with its launch in Hanoi in November 2021.

Tencent divests 2.6% of equity interest in Singapore’s Sea Ltd

Tencent’s voting power to be reduced below 10 percent following the transaction and proposed share conversion.

Indonesia’s Alpha JWC Ventures banks on larger fund size as it scouts for opportunities in Southeast Asia

The firm, which has invested in several small and medium enterprises (SME) solutions companies, like GudangAda and UnaBrands, also believes that these firms will be the "next big trends" in the region.

Vietnam’s e-wallet firm MoMo raises $200M, now a unicorn valued above $2B

The company will also expand and strengthen its services in tier 2 and tier 3 cities as well as rural areas.

Southeast Asia’s Top 10 tech news in 2021

It’s that time of the year again when we take a look back at what had happened during the year in the tech and startup scene.

Softbank, Tencent-backed Indian used car platform Cars24 raises $400M

The investment will be used for the brand’s global expansion in the Middle East, Australia, and Southeast Asia, and to further strengthen its foothold in the Indian market.

Malaysia-based Iris Capital Partners launches $37.8M Venture Debt Fund

The Iris Fund, established under the Dana Penjana Nasional program, is co-managed by Hanwha Asset Management and Iris Capital Partners aims to support Malaysian and Southeast Asian startups.

Indonesia’s GoTo said to appoint banks for $1B local IPO – report

GoTo Group has picked PT Mandiri Sekuritas and PT Indo Premier Sekuritas as underwriters for a local IPO that could happen as soon as next quarter, Bloomberg reported.

Malaysian securities regulator revises SPAC framework

The revised SPAC framework will take effect on Jan 1, 2022.

Indonesia to launch Merah Putih Fund worth $200M to support local ‘soonicorns’ – report

Erick said Indonesia has the potential to create more unicorns, 25 in his estimation.