This week’s readings/links include a profile of chocolatiers in Southeast Asia, Jed Emerson on doubling down on impact investing, Philip Bowring on the ancient empires of Southeast Asia and how maritime trade helped shape a region long before the colonial era, the Pangolin Fund on the exit offer for Challenger Tech and Philip Marcovici on finding trustworthy advisors.

• These Asian chocolatiers are spicing up the global sweets scene: Homegrown entrepreneurs battle the tropical climate while embracing tropical flavors for a bean-to-bar trend like no other.
• Falling to Rise: Doubling down on impact investing.
• Remembering the ancient empire legacy of Southeast Asia: Conversation with Philip Bowring.
• Challenger Tech: Exit offer too low.
• Philip Marcovici: How can you find trustworthy advisors?