eCommerce

GoTo receives validation from SBTi on its net-zero target

PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo), the largest digital ecosystem in Indonesia, has on Thursday announced that its near and long-term greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets across all the countries it is present in have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

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Beyond eastern borders: Exploring 2024 Asia Pacific payment trends 

In a region that one could argue is the birthplace of #QR code-based payments and #ewallets, the further adoption of mobile technology and digital wallets across the region has accelerated demand for cashless #payments faster than ever before, and in turn, greatly improved financial inclusion. With so much progression in 2023, what lies ahead in 2024 in the…

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Beyond recurring revenue: What e-commerce companies need to successfully expand overseas

Access to reliable funding is just the start of what an ideal financial partner should provide to help an #ecommerce business expand across borders. Understanding the challenges and opportunities in the target market and having a network of partners are vital to making the expansion successful. 

China’s Tik Tok to invest $1.5B in Indonesia’s GoTo

Chinese entertainment platform Tik Tok will invest $1.5 billion in Indonesia's largest digital ecosystem PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia Tbk (GoTo Group). As part of the agreement, Tokopedia and TikTok Shop Indonesia’s businesses will be combined under the existing PT Tokopedia entity in which TikTok will take a controlling stake.

ByteDance’s TikTok strikes deal with GoTo to save Indonesian TikTok Shop – report

Tik Tok is said to have agreed broadly to work with GoTo’s Tokopedia across several areas rather than compete directly with the Indonesian platform.

ByteDance’s TikTok obtaining Indonesia e-commerce permit- report

ByteDance Ltd’s TikTok is said to be in the process of obtaining an e-commerce permit in Indonesia, local media Antara reported.

Fast-fashion giant Shein applies to go public in US – report

Shein's confidential US IPO filing was first reported by China's Shanghai Securities Journal last week. The Wall Street Journal earlier on Monday confirmed the report citing sources, the report added.

TikTok mulls investing in Indonesia’s GoTo to revive online shop – report

Indonesia is also among the first countries in Southeast Asia to push back against TikTok. Following the Indonesia restrictions, nearby Malaysia also said it is studying the possibility of regulating TikTok and its e-commerce operations.

Sea Limited posts unexpected net loss of $144M in third quarter despite revenue rises

Singapore-based tech conglomerate Sea Limited has posted a total net loss of $144 million in the third quarter, as compared to total net loss of $569.3 million for the third quarter of 2022. The year-on-year improvement of losses was mainly due to higher interest income in the third quarter of 2023.

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‘Tis the season to be shopping: Can businesses still capitalize on sales events in APAC?

The world of online #payments is complex. But by avoiding common mistakes and prioritising the right support and market education, merchants can enjoy a prosperous #shopping festival season with supercharged conversion rates and record breaking sales.