The tales that the numbers tell of SEA’s listed tech firms

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That finally gave me some insight into her whole fandom, which can seem a bit much at times. I get it now, although I still don’t quite understand why they have to pin all their hopes and dreams on her - can’t one have multiple role models at any one time? My creative influences, for example, run the gamut from rock bands (Led Zeppelin, Rage Against The Machine) to detective novel writers (Agatha Christie). But I’m not here to yuck anyone’s yum. This opening spiel just points out the important role that leading lights play in our lives, and that’s no different in the Southeast Asian tech scene, with many of us invested - sometimes literally - in the activities and performance of the likes of Grab, Sea Group, and GoTo. Today’s featured premium article takes a look at the financial figures of the region’s publicly listed tech firms in 19 handy-dandy charts. -- Winston  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [SEA’s listed tech majors in 19 charts: GoTo’s, Bukalapak’s market values continue slide]( These companies could dictate whether more global investors will back Southeast Asia and decide the fate of the region's tech industry.  --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [VinFast sets up first EV dealership in Indonesia]( This marks one of the first steps in VinFast’s plan to establish a strong presence across Indonesia’s major cities by 2024. 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