Tech Investors in Southeast Asia Want to See the Money—Now

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Tech Investors in Southeast Asia Want to See the Money—Now

The diverging strategies—and market performances—of two big Southeast Asian tech firms may prove to be an interesting test case. Shares of e-commerce and games company Sea have risen 14% since it reported its first ever quarterly profit last week, according to FactSet. In comparison, shares of loss-making mobility app Grab Holdings are down 18% since its latest earning results in February—despite the firm’s new forecast that it will move toward profitability sooner than previously expected.