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TNGlobal Tracker: Startup Funding Snapshot for June 2025 – Funding recovers slightly

The Southeast Asia (SEA) Monthly Funding Tracker for June 2025 shows a modest recovery from the previous month, with total funding of $284.7 million across 10 rounds. This reflects a 2.12 percent increase from May 2025 but marks a 37.27 percent decline compared to $453.8 million in June 2024.

Ant International’s AI Blueprint: Powering Payments and Digitalization for SMEs [Q&A]

TNGlobal recently talked to Jiangming Yang, Chief Innovation Officer of Ant International, to learn more about the company’s AI strategy, how it can help to empower small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and the markets the company is looking at.

ASEAN-BAC Malaysia and ACCA launch regional statement to strengthen sustainability reporting across ASEAN

The ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN-BAC) Malaysia, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and their partners in the ASEAN Sustainability Reporting Advocacy Collaborative (ASRAC) have on Wednesday unveiled a landmark regional policy statement that charts a unified path forward for sustainability reporting across Southeast Asia,…

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How Southeast Asia is building the backbone of a billion-dollar esports economy

While global titles like Counter-Strike 2, Dota 2, and Valorant draw millions of viewers, the real transformation is happening behind the scenes as countries across the region invest in technology, talent and new business models.

JIL invests $22.5M in Genesia Venture Fund IV Investment

Japan Investment Corporation (JIC) has announced its decision to make an limited partner (LP) investment of JPY3.5 billion ($22.5 million) in Genesia Venture Fund IV Investment Limited Partnership (GV-4), which is managed by Genesia Ventures, Inc. (Genesia).

Tracxn : SEA tech holds ground at $2B in 1H as investors bet big on late-stage growth

Total funding for the Southeast Asia (SEA) tech ecosystem amounted to $2 billion in the first half, a drop of 24 percent compared to the $2.6 billion raised in the second half of 2024, and an increase of 7 percent compared to the $1.8 billion raised in the first half of 2024, Tracxn said last Thursday.

Southeast Asia’s platform e-commerce GMV reaches $128.4B; top 3 platforms increase market share to 84 percent

Platform-based ecommerce in the Southeast Asia region reached $128.4 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, representing a 12 percent year-on-year growth, Momentum Works said Wednesday in third edition of its Ecommerce in Southeast Asia report.

Gen AI could unlock $131B annual value in Southeast Asia’s Ecommerce by 2030: Momentum Works & Lazada report

High adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) could unlock $131 billion annual value in Southeast Asia’s ecommerce ecosystem, according to a new report jointly released by Momentum Works and Lazada.

S&P affirms Grab Holdings ‘BB-‘ rating with stable outlook

S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Singapore-based mobility, delivery, and digital financial services provider Grab Holdings 'BB-' rating with stable outlook as it sees the firm can absorb $1.5 billion bond issuance.

Analyst sees ASEAN digital spending remains strong

ASEAN internet sector is set for sustained elevated growth amid steady digital spending, Maybank Investment Bank said last Friday.