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Techsauce Global Summit 2025 opens, inspiring leaders to define a new symbiosis with AI

The event began with a keynote from Oranuch Lerdsuwankij, Co-founder and CEO of Techsauce. She declared that we are at a significant turning point in human history, where our interaction with AI will redefine every industry. Lerdsuwankij positioned AI as the great “Equalizer,” a force that breaks down barriers and empowers anyone, from individuals to small…

Sea and OpenAI sign MOU to accelerate AI adoption in Southeast Asia

Singapore-based tech firm Sea Limited has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with American artificial intelligence (AI) firm OpenAI to advance the use of AI across Southeast Asia.

TikTok Shop doubles global GMV in H1 with U.S. market hitting $5.8B: Momentum Works & Tabcut report

TikTok Shop doubled its global gross merchandise value (GMV) in the first half of 2025, with U.S. market hitting $5.8 billion, Momentum Works & Tabcut report showed last Friday.

Grab achieves $20M profit in the second quarter amid higher revenue

Southeast Asia's superapp Grab announced Thursday that it has achieved a profit of $20 million in the second quarter of FY2025 amid higher revenue.

Maybank foresees higher revenue and EBITDA y-o-y growth for Sea in the second quarter

Maybank Investment Bank expects Singapore-based Sea's revenues and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) to grow 31 percent and 79 percent, respectively year on year in the second quarter.

The SEA mirage: Why Southeast Asia isn’t India 5 years ago

SEA isn’t India’s twin. It’s the fun, chaotic cousin at the wedding - same bloodline, different stories. If you’re a VC or founder trying to paste an SEA thesis into Indian terrain (or vice versa), be ready for the plot twist.

Alpha JWC Ventures unveils SEA’s whistleblowing platform for startups

To spearhead and lead the charge for stronger corporate governance in the startup ecosystem, Indonesia-based venture capital firm Alpha JWC Ventures has officially launched SpeakUp, a whistleblowing platform created to protect and build the integrity of the companies, employees, investors, and communities it serves.

JLL launches tech advisory services in Thailand and Southeast Asia

JLL, a global professional services firm specializing in real estate and investment management, has announced the launch of its technology advisory services in Thailand and Southeast Asia.

IFC invests in IIX’s Women’s Livelihood Bond™ 7 to fund high-impact women enterprises in South and Southeast Asia

Marking a milestone in efforts to mobilize capital through blended finance to empower women and underserved communities in emerging markets and developing economies, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), is investing in Impact Investment Exchange’s (IIX) Women’s Livelihood Bond™ 7 (WLB7), to fund high-impact women enterprises in South and Southeast…

East Ventures foresees 50 percent of businesses to begin implementing GenAI by 2027

As the global artificial intelligence (AI) movement gains momentum, it is anticipated that by 2025, 25 percent of businesses will begin implementing Generative AI (GenAI), with projections rising to 50 percent by 2027, East Ventures said Wednesday.