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AirAsia to acquire Gojek’s Thai operations for $50M via share swap deal
The purchase considerations for the proposed acquisitions will be wholly satisfied by the issue of new shares in the AirAsia SuperApp. Gojek will own 4.76 percent in AirAsia SuperApp after the proposed acquisition.
July 7, 2021
News,eCommerce,Indonesia,Mergers and Acquisitions,SEA,Malaysia
Malaysia’s Carsome announces strategic investment in Indonesia’s car auction firm PT Universal Collection
The development came after the startup is said to be weighing going public with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) as option.
July 6, 2021
News,Investments,Logistics,eCommerce
Philippines e-commerce logistics startup Locad secures $4.9M Seed fund led by Sequoia Capital India’s Surge
Locad currently runs seven fulfillment centers: four in the Philippines and one warehouse each in Singapore, Hong Kong, and New South Wales. The company plans to use part of its seed fund to further expand its warehouse network in the Philippines and across the APAC region.
July 6, 2021
7 Little changes that will make a big difference with your ‘phygital’ customer experience
The present pandemic and the need for physical distancing caught the imagination of brands to develop a hybrid platform. As a result, the customers experience physical and digital shopping benefits and transform their buying experience to the next level. It is where "phygital" services came about.
June 29, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,eCommerce,Singapore
5 Consumer benefits from increased e-commerce investment in Singapore’s logistics industry
With reports of Korean e-commerce giant, Coupang, hiring senior executive staff in Singapore, here are the top 5 benefits Singaporean consumers enjoy with more e-commerce competition and investment into local logistics.
June 21, 2021
News,Investments,TNGlobal Q&A and Interviews,eCommerce,Startup Profiles
With $11M Series B, Intrepid empowers brands in executing their omnichannel e-commerce strategies [ORIGIN Innovation Awards Q&A]
Leveraging its proprietary technology stack across e-commerce, digital marketing, and analytics, and with a leadership team of industry veterans, Intrepid empowers brands in their omnichannel e-commerce approach, enabling all key aspects of driving a successful go-to-market.
June 11, 2021
News,Philippines,eCommerce,Investments
Philippines startup Great Deals E-Commerce secures $30M Series B led by Fast Group
Great Deals plans to use its Series B fund to build an automated fulfillment center that will concentrate on tech development. This will be a big help for the company to meet the growing demand for e-commerce in the Philippines.
May 20, 2021
TNGlobal Insider,eCommerce,Cybersecurity
5 E-commerce fraud prevention trends taking shape as the pandemic accelerates digital transactions
With the threat of payment fraud accelerating faster than ever, it's important that merchants stay vigilant and ahead of emerging fraud trends. Here are five ways to protect businesses from fraud attacks in 2021.
May 19, 2021