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More: Delivery Hero rebuts rumors that talks to sell Foodpanda units have failed. [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 spotlight: - [Khazanah Nasional’s overseas ambitions with Oyo]( - Some laid-off Lazada employees get a piece of good news - Other newsy highlights such as Delivery Hero denying that its talks to sell Foodpanda units have failed --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} The grass overseas has always seemed greener to me. My mother has often told me that even when I was young, she knew I would leave Northern Ireland as soon as I could. The world has just always seemed too big and interesting to stay in “Our Wee Country.” I recognize I come from a privileged position, as I can move anywhere I can find work. And I think it’s a privilege that should be extended to everyone - because why should your birthplace dictate what opportunities you can go after? Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional seems to be taking a similar approach as it’s going where it sees opportunity. In this case, it appears to be weighing up an investment in India’s Oyo, despite a national mandate to invest at home. But isn’t home where the opportunity is? -- Peter  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Khazanah’s Oyo bet points to greater focus on overseas deals, say investors]( The fund’s bet on Indian ecommerce platform Zivame drew ridicule, but its Alibaba investment panned out well. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Delivery Hero denies deal to sell Foodpanda to Grab was cancelled]( A Foodpanda buyout would cement Grab as the leading food delivery player in Southeast Asia. [Lazada’s laid-off union members to get training fund, better support package]( This settlement comes about a month after NTUC first voiced its disappointment over the layoffs. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [Weekly funding: South Korean AI firm lands on top with $140m deal]( Keep track of all the startup investment activities in Asia through our weekly funding list. ---------------------------------------------------------------  EVENTS HAPPENING You can also check out a curated list of trending tech events [over here](. - [Saigon Summit 2024: Charting Vietnam’s Tech Future on May 30]( Connect with over 700 regional tech talents at Saigon Summit 2024, Tech in Asia’s largest-ever event in Vietnam. The summit offers an unparalleled fusion of cultural immersion, expert learning, and bespoke networking opportunities, all aimed at nurturing the undeniable potential of Southeast Asia’s next tech hotspot. Grab your tickets before February 25 to save a whopping 60% with our [early bird special]( - while stocks last! ---------------------------------------------------------------  PRESS PEEKS The following press releases were published as they were received, without any editing from the Tech in Asia team. You too can publish your own press release on Tech in Asia by simply filling in [this]( page](. Our team will get back to you by the next business day. - Antler - [Antler Leads $5.1M Pre-Seed Funding for 37 Startups in SEA; Targets Investments in Verticalized AI and Industry 4.0]( This marks the highest number of pre-seed deals in a single round in the region ---------------------------------------------------------------  CONFERENCE LINEUP Check out Tech in Asia’s other signature events lineup for 2024 [here](. - [Product Development Conference (June 2024)]( Gain insights from industry leaders, explore current trends, and learn best practices at our Product Development Conference in mid-2024. Sign up as early as now to get special rates for this two-day event in Jakarta. - [Tech in Asia Conference Kuala Lumpur 2024 (July 2024)]( For the first time ever, Tech in Asia Conference is coming to Kuala Lumpur! 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