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As influencers master the art of monetizing their fanbase, they use various strategies, including social media advertising, brand partnerships, global events, and targeted SEOs to reach the world. The influencer culture continues to evolve using an array of techniques, shaping the digital landscape, fame, and global connections in the modern age.

Vertex Technology Acquisition Corporation Ltd (VTAC), a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) based in Singapore, will buy streaming platform 17LIVE Holding Limited for SGD 925.1 million ($675.35m). The pro forma equity value of the proposed business combination is up to SGD 1,161 million ($847.56m).

The news came after Vietnam-based electric car maker VinFast's recent sterling debut in the US. VinFast's shares have rocketed after its US debut earlier this month.

Subscription video on demand (SVOD) entertainment streaming service Qalbox by Muslim Pro, the Singapore-based Muslim content entertainment streaming service provider, has joined forces with Malaysian pay-TV firm Astro to exclusively stream Muslim-focused content in Malaysia.

Carro, the Singapore-based online used car platform, has on Monday announced that it is making a strategic investment into Driven Communications, a Malaysian content provider.

TNL Mediagene, a Taiwan-based digital-media company, and Blue Ocean Acquisition Corp, a special purpose acquisition company, have announced a definitive agreement for a business combination that is expected to result in TNL Mediagene becoming a publicly traded company in the United States.

The panellists discussed about the reasons why Southeast Asia is prime for the next decade and where they see opportunities within the region. They also discussed the challenges of investing and operating in the Southeast Asian region and had given some pieces of advice to investors and companies looking into this multi-cultural and diverse market.

Allrites Holdings Pte. Ltd., a Singapore-based film and television content rights marketplace, is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq Global Market after merging with United States-listed blank check company Aura FAT Projects Acquisition Corp (AFAR).

Popular Asian e-wallets are helping iQIYI, a China-based international streaming platform, accelerate its expansion through Alipay+ to help digital and entertainment (D&E) platforms reach young middle-class consumers looking for quality online video content.