7. Prepayments and Other Assets, net The current and non-current portions of prepayments and other assets consist of the following: | | | | | | | As of December 31, | | | 2024 | | 2025 | | | US$ | | US$ | Advance to suppliers | | 7,251 | | 7,004 | VAT recoverable (1) | | 4,125 | | 6,069 | Receivables from third party payment platforms | | 939 | | 1,407 | Interest receivable | | 1,103 | | 679 | Rental deposits | | 334 | | 414 | Loans receivable | | 1,500 | | — | Others | | 962 | | 956 | Less: allowance for credit losses | | (35) | | (43) | Total prepayments and other current assets, net | | 16,179 | | 16,486 | | | | | | Rental deposits | | 687 | | 686 | Prepayment for investment (2) | | — | | 1,020 | Less: allowance for credit losses | | (9) | | (6) | Total other non-current assets, net | | 678 | | 1,700 |
| (1) | VAT recoverable represented the balances that the Group can utilize to deduct its VAT liabilities within the next 12 months. |
| (2) | Prepayment for investment represented the cash injection prepaid to one privately held company. |
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