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Intudo Ventures Secures $125M to Bridge Indonesia's Global Market Integration

• Investment firm raises $125M across venture capital and natural resources funds
• Strategy targets Indonesia's global integration across three strategic dimensions
• Portfolio focuses on companies with strong market positions and category leadership

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Yandex Eyes Indonesian AI Market Amid Global Tech Rush

• Yandex plans Indonesian expansion despite Western tech restrictions
• Move follows billion-dollar investments from Nvidia and Microsoft in Indonesia
• Country's tech-savvy population drives continued foreign investment interest

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Lazada Launches AI Lazzie to Transform Southeast Asian Shopping Experience

• Lazada integrates ChatGPT-powered shopping assistant for personalized service
• Study shows 88% of Southeast Asian shoppers trust AI shopping recommendations
• Platform launches comprehensive AI features focusing on four-dimensional enhancement

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Vietnam Threatens to Block Chinese E-commerce Giants Over Registration Requirements

• Vietnam demands Chinese e-commerce platforms register or face blocking
• Government cites market disruption and counterfeit goods concerns
• Move follows regional trend of increasing oversight on Chinese online retailers

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Lalamove Accelerates Global Growth Through Malaysia E-hailing and Turkey Entry

• Lalamove diversifies into Malaysian e-hailing market with 24/7 service
• Company enters EMEA region through Turkish market launch
• Platform expansion focuses on SME support and driver partner opportunities

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Southeast Asia Emerges as Global Powerhouse for Chinese App Adoption

• Southeast Asian markets dominate global Chinese app installation rates
• Finance and shopping apps show explosive regional growth
• Success driven by deep cultural integration rather than simple localization

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Google Research Head: Coding Skills Remain Crucial in AI Era

• Google executive reinforces coding importance despite AI tools' emergence
• Coding fundamentals compared to essential math skills in technological literacy
• AI applications expanding beyond software into healthcare and education sectors

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