Kuaishou Technology Wins Award of Excellence in ESG

HONG KONG, Dec. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kuaishou Technology ("Kuaishou" or the "Company"; HKD Counter Stock Code: 01024 / RMB Counter Stock Code: 81024), a leading content community and social platform, is pleased to announce that the Company received an Award of Excellence in ESG - Category 6 (Newly-listed Companies) at the Hong Kong Corporate Governance and ESG Excellence Awards 2024. This…

Singapore-based interactive video streaming provider launches in Vietnam

Singapore-based interactive live commerce and shoppable short video provider BeLive Technology has on Thursday announced a new collaboration with DigiLive, an experienced technology and media player in Vietnam. BeLive Technology said in a statement that this latest collaboration aims to connect both the retail and content worlds, to help increase sales and engagement for some of the biggest…

Singapore-based interactive video streaming provider launches in Vietnam to provide interactive media solutions for brands

BeLive Technology announces exciting new partnership with DigiLive to make interactive and shoppable content the way of the future for consumers and brands SINGAPORE, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading interactive live commerce and shoppable short video provider BeLive Technology has, today, announced a new collaboration with DigiLive, an experienced technology and media player in Vietnam.…

Japan leads in the hyper-connected era, simplifying life for 70% of its consumers, according to Circana

Circana 'Connected Consumer' report reveals how brands can ignite growth with social e-commerce TOKYO, Dec. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brands today have a unique opportunity to drive unprecedented growth by embracing the power of 'social e-commerce', according to Circana's latest outlook report, 'The Connected Consumer'. As a global leader in market research and technology, Circana is dedicated to…

New Oriental Announces Changes in Board and Committee Composition

BEIJING, Dec. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (the "Company" or "New Oriental") (NYSE: EDU / 9901.SEHK), a provider of private educational services in China, today announced that Dr. John Zhuang Yang has tendered his resignation as an independent director of the Company, effective on December 16, 2024. Dr. Yang also stepped down as a member of the audit…

Ant International sees robust growth across pillar businesses of payments, digitalization & inclusive financial services in 2024

With a series of organisational and strategic upgrades in 2024, Ant International, a Singapore-headquartered global digital payment and financial technology provider, reported robust growth over the past year among all its four pillar businesses, Alipay+, Antom, WorldFirst and Embedded Finance. Alipay+ expanded its vibrant wallet-based payment and digtalisation space that further strengthens…

Top VC firms in Thailand that you should know

Editor’s note: This article is written with the assistance of AI tools. Thailand is cementing its position as a rising star in Southeast Asia’s entrepreneurial and investment landscape through a vibrant and evolving venture capital ecosystem. With a focus on driving innovation and supporting scalable solutions,Thai venture capital (VC) firms are playing a pivotal role in nurturing…

Vietnam’s Kamereo secures $7.8M Series B funding to accelerate growth

Kamereo International, which operates a business to business (B2B) food supply e-commerce platform in Vietnam, has raised $7.8 million in its Series B funding round. The firm said in a statement on Monday that the funding was raised from Sumitomo Corporation, Inspire, SMBC Venture Capital, Mitsubishi UFJ Capital, Reazon Holdings, INC, and other individual investors. With this latest…