BANGKOK -- Southeast Asian companies have raised more than $10 billion from initial public offerings this year for the first time since 2017 as executives sought capital for expansion and stock exchanges worked hard to woo new listings.

Compared to regional peers, Thailand is a relatively mature economy, leading companies to try to outpace competitors by venturing into other countries or equipping themselves with better digital offerings. (Source photos by AP and Getty Images)
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