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From financial knowledge to government support, players in Thailand and Taiwan are finding new ways to channel capital into LGBTQ+-focussed businesses across Asia.

The DRs represent HKEX-listed Chinese firms including Alibaba, Tencent and Xiaomi.

With China's DeepSeek already shaking up 2025's AI market, around $70bn was raised last year by Asia's tech firms.

This move makes Alibaba eligible for the SAR’s Stock Connect programmes, which will help the firm tap a larger group of Chinese investors; however, rival PDD Holdings saw its shares drop sharply on the Nasdaq this week, and JD.com has unveiled a $5bn share buyback plan.

The bank has expanded its Greater China tech lending facility to support regional innovation alongside the rollout of debut venture debt capabilities.

Asian technology companies account for a third of regional investment indices, but the ban on advanced chips is testing appetite for a sector already facing cyclical weakness and ongoing regulatory uncertainty.

ChainUp has announced the appointment of former Singapore prime minister and MAS chairman, Goh Chok Tong to its board, the completion of its acquisition of Bedrock Trust Pte, and further strategic expansion through partnerships.

The new investment platform will focus on opportunities in the media and consumer tech sectors in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam is emerging as a major tech ecosystem hub and provides a viable alternative investment pipeline to China, in the context of ongoing regulatory crackdown. And if it’s an indication of the country’s ambitions, start-ups like Loship are chasing the dream of ringing the US opening bell.