Are Sea’s finances drying up?

More: Temasek in early-stage discussions to invest in OpenAI. [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: - Sea’s [financial situation]( in graphic form - Why Alibaba is investing even more money into AI - Other newsy highlights such as Temasek’s reported interest in backing OpenAI --------------------------------------------------------------- Hello {NAME} I’m a firm believer in pursuing different areas of interest. For example, I might read and write a lot about tech because it’s part of my job, but I also like sports, video games, and history. I’ve found that at the macro level, there are actually many similarities between these disparate fields. The rise and fall of tech firms mirrors that of basketball teams and imperial dynasties, for example. Alternatively, some of the most memorable video game stories take inspiration from myths and historical events. Reading widely can help people see patterns and get a feel for the ebbs and flows of life, methinks. Not that it will allow us to predict the future to a T, but knowing that lean periods often follow abundant seasons keeps us humble and focused. And knowing that good times will come after bad can provide some much-needed comfort. For Sea Group, it’s been a bit of a rollercoaster recently. Today’s premium piece looks at the Southeast Asian tech major’s key financials over the last few years. -- Winston  ---------------------------------------------------------------  THE BIG STORY [Sea Group’s financial health in 7 charts]( These charts offer a snapshot of how Sea Group, the company behind Garena and Shopee, is faring. --------------------------------------------------------------- TRENDING NEWS [Temasek, OpenAI in early-stage talks for funding: report]( If such a deal materializes, Temasek would be the first state-backed investor in the ChatGPT developer, a Financial Times report noted. [Alibaba funds another AI startup valued at $2.5b]( MiniMax’s over US$600 million round marks Alibaba’s second major AI investment this year. ---------------------------------------------------------------  VISUAL STORY OF THE DAY [A cheat sheet of M&As in Southeast Asia]( Need to get up to speed with SEA’s M&A scene? 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