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More: A look at this year’s IPO activity so far and a Bangladeshi agriculture startup’s US$1 million raise. [Read from your browser]( Daily Newsletter --------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Tech in Asia's free Daily Newsletter! Get full access to our subscribers-only Daily Newsletter and other insightful analysis on the big and messy topics of Asia’s tech and startup community by [registering here](. --------------------------------------------------------------- IN FOCUS In today's newsletter, we look at: - [The startup that’s bringing all the business apps together]( - The firm that’s using AI to help you find the perfect gift - Singapore’s top-funded tech companies in the last decade - Other newsy highlights such as a snapshot of IPO activity in 2023 and a startup investing in Bangladesh’s agriculture industry --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} Do you ever read about some new business or startup that’s taking off and go, “Why didn’t I think of that?” As someone who’s in the business of reading and writing about such stories, it’s happened to me quite a few times - sometimes the idea just seems so simple and obvious, too. Of course, as someone with no strong desire to be a founder, it doesn’t sting me as much as it might someone with entrepreneurial dreams. That FOMO feeling must be pretty bad in this context. These thoughts were sparked by today’s premium article. It’s about Primer, a no-code payment and commerce automation platform founded by former PayPal and Braintree executives. Read on to find out more. -- Winston  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Ex-Paypal execs’ no-code ‘app store for businesses’ eyes APAC next]( In the last 12 months, Primer has seen a 20% month-on-month growth in total payment volume processed in the Asia Pacific. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Messaging protocol LayerZero nets $120m for Asia expansion]( The crypto firm plans to improve its ties with developer and consumer communities in the region. [SEA remains bright spot amid global IPO downturn in Q1]( Indonesia’s IPO market was the most active in Q1 2023, seeing 30 listings that raised US$828 million, Ernst & Young estimates. [Ex-Tokocrypto CEO wants to revolutionize gift-giving in Indonesia]( Untukmu AI was established out of a desire to introduce artificial intelligence relevant to Indonesian culture. [Nazara gaming arm buys 51% stake in SG live media firm]( As part of the deal, Nodwin Gaming will take over all of Branded’s IPs, including All That Matters, It’s a Girl Thing, and CreatorWorld. [Bangladesh-based startup bags $1m to solve agri-supply problems]( Fashol provides farmers with direct market access and straightforward transactions via its Fashol Farmer Centers. 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