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The AI boom is putting the spotlight on forward-deployed engineers (FDEs) — engineers who work directly with clients to turn AI capabilities into real-world business outcomes.
His advice to aspiring FDEs: start by solving real problems around you.
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Southeast Asia’s ecommerce enablers are shifting from helping brands grow GMV to helping them grow profitable GMV.
Meanwhile, social commerce has grown to an estimated 20%–25% of regional ecommerce GMV, up from less than 5% four years ago.
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US-based AI coding startup Emergent has raised US$130M in Series C funding at a US$1.5B valuation, bringing total funding to US$230M.
Emergent is also expanding beyond app creation with Wingman, an AI agent designed to automate everyday business tasks.
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Singapore-based, Temasek-backed Whale has raised US$40M in a Series C3 round, bringing its total Series C funding to US$100M.
The startup combines AI software with cameras and voice recorders to help enterprises analyze real-world interactions.
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Asia’s IPO market is heating up.
Shein has filed for a Hong Kong listing, while Southeast Asian hopefuls include GCash parent Mynt, Vietnam’s F88, Thailand’s Finnomena, Carro, RedDoorz, and Sociolla parent Social Bella.
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As Asia’s robotics race heats up, so does the search for engineers who can turn technical knowledge into real-world solutions. Here’s how HKSTP is helping bridge that gap by turning classroom learning into hands-on practice.
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Grab’s smallest digital bank is its only profitable one.
Indonesia’s Superbank earned US$8.4M in 2025, while GXS Group lost about US$165.9M.
The lesson: distribution gets customers in, but solving real financial problems gives them a reason to stay.
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No equity, no fee: Nvidia’s long bet on SEA’s AI startups buff.ly/KOZxS6M
Fireside Ventures, an early backer of Mamaearth and Licious, has closed a US$253M fund and plans at least 12 investments by end-2026.
Its strategy: reserve 65% of capital for follow-on bets.
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He built robots as a teen. Now he’s rethinking how they’re tested buff.ly/MOh3acr
This startup turns idle data center batteries into revenue buff.ly/31RX94d
Fintech unicorn Xendit has expanded from Indonesia to Southeast Asia and beyond, building solutions that meet the unique needs of local markets. Learn more about Xendit and its offerings on its website: bit.ly/xendit-omch
As Chinese companies expand into Central Asia, Southeast Asian startups may have a window to enter markets like Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before competition intensifies.
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StashAway’s revenue rose 25% to US$13.1M in 2025, but losses before tax widened 39% to US$11.7M.
In H1 2026, net revenue jumped 42% YoY as the wealthtech firm invests in new products, personalization, and AI while balancing growth with profitability.
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In a panel discussion, SMEs and digital banking leaders shared their perspectives on where they see gaps in their own financial operations, how SMEs need to evolve their processes, and what solutions are available today. #partnershipcontent
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Singapore’s LionsBot expects revenue to hit S$50M (US$38.9M) in 2026 and targets EBITDA profitability in H2 2027.
With demand for cleaning robots rising, it’s expanding into embodied AI and targeting a US listing by end-2027.
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