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SEA’s digital dragons roar back, but don’t get singed

    • South-east Asia’s e-commerce firms have something to show for all that financial sobriety, writes BT columnist Joyce Hooi.
    • South-east Asia’s e-commerce firms have something to show for all that financial sobriety, writes BT columnist Joyce Hooi. BT SCREENSHOT
    Joyce Hooi

    Joyce Hooi

    Published Mon, Nov 18, 2024 · 07:00 AM

    In this issue:

    • SEA’s super apps might have to trade growth for growing up
    • What Singles Day data doesn’t tell you 

    Good morning, BT readers. 

    They grow up so quickly, our regional tech giants. One minute they’re burning cash, the next minute they’re using one-ply toilet paper. 

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