eCommerce
Malaysia’s HOMA2u raises capital from Asia Fund X for regional expansion
HOMA Sdn Bhd (HOMA2u), a Malaysian marketplace for overstocked and new renovation and interior design materials, announced Friday that it has secured an additional $625,000 from Asia Fund X in its pre-series A funding round.
Carro gets $56M multi-currency loan from HSBC to fund fintech arm Genie Financial Services
Singapore-based online used car marketplace Carro has signed a SGD 75 million ($55.52 million) multi-currency loan with HSBC to fund its fintech arm, Genie Financial Services.
MATRADE partners Tiktok Shop enabling more cross-border opportunities for Malaysian firms
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE), has joined hands with TikTok Shop in the effort to intensify cross-border business opportunities through #ThisisMY Campaign.
MATRADE partners Amazon Global to boost Malaysian brand owners cross-border e-commerce transactions
The Malaysia External Trade Development Corporation (MATRADE) and Amazon has announced that they have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to bolster export capabilities of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Malaysia.
Singapore’s AnyMind Group completes acquisition of Malaysia’s Arche Digital
AnyMind Group, a Singapore-based business process as a service (BPaaS) company for marketing, e-commerce and digital transformation, has on Wednesday announced the completion of its full acquisition of Malaysia-based e-commerce enabler, Arche Digital.
Alibaba partners LVMH to enhance luxury retail experience in China
LVMH Group, the world leader in luxury products, and Alibaba Group, the leading e-commerce and technology company in China, have on Thursday announced an extended partnership to enhance luxury experience in China, leveraging Alibaba’s cloud technologies, through artificial intelligence (AI)-powered innovations in retail and on-line with Tmall.
Taiwan luxury resale marketpalce Popchill finalizes $3.1M funding round
PopChill, a luxury resale marketplace operating in Taiwan and Hong Kong, announced Wednesday that it had finalized a $3.1 million Pre-A+ funding round. The firm secured an additional $1.3 million, bringing the total funds raised in this round to $3.1 million, inclusive of the earlier announced $1.8 million.
More than e-commerce, PH’s Internet Transactions Act will propel even more demand for local fintech
More than e-commerce, the ITA promises to become a significant driver of the development of #fintech segments related to #ecommerce — digital-forward banking, #ewallets, and digital lending.
Sea’s revenue up 22.8 percent year on year in first quarter
Southeast Asian technology firm Sea saw its total revenue rise 22.8 percent year on year to $3.7 billion in the first quarter.
Carsome reports first quarterly profit, “on track” to achieve first full-year profitability this year
Carsome has also marked another achievement in its growth trajectory, surpassing the sale of 500,000 cars since its inception in 2015. This milestone was achieved in just two years after crossing 100,000 cars in 2021. Last year, the group sold over 150,000 cars.
