Indonesia’s E-commerce Solution Platform, Plugo, Announces Expansion to Thailand Reflecting on Its 2023 Milestones

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In a rapidly evolving digital era, Plugo, an e-commerce trailblazer from Indonesia, has carved a significant niche within the direct-to-consumer (D2C) market space. Kyungmin Bang, CEO of Plugo, expressed gratitude to attendees at Plugo Brand Appreciation Day 2023 and announced the platform's strategic expansion to Thailand. During the Plugo…

StoreConnect Raises $9M in Seed Round with Lead Investor Bellini Capital: “Time to Revolutionize E-Commerce for SMBs”

While the global e-commerce industry is on track to generate $6.3 trillion in 2023 (1), SMBs are struggling to compete. StoreConnect will empower over one million global small businesses by liberating them from the challenges of complex SaaS solutions and overwhelming plugin options, targeting a total addressable market (TAM) of over $10 billion. The newfound freedom will enable SMBs to establish…

Malaysia’s KGW Logistics collaborates with UTHM to introduce hands-on learning in logistics and e-commerce

KGW Group Berhad, a Malaysia-based logistics services provider has via its wholly-owned subsidiary KGW Logistics (M) Sdn Bhd, joined forces with Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM) to establish an Enterprise Trade Hub. KGW said in a statement on Monday that this collaboration is designed to empower students with a hands-on learning experience in the world of logistics and e-commerce.…

Indonesian e-commerce platform Uway announces $500M financing

Indonesian e-commerce platform Uway has on Thursday announced a new round of financing of $500 million. The firm said in a statement that Uway's goal is to create a fully optimized supply chain that allows every consumer to get the goods they need in the most convenient way possible. To achieve this goal, it said it will utilize this new round of financing to enhance Uway's supply chain…

The unwanted guests: How e-commerce platforms can elevate their cybersecurity posture against the growing threats of bots

In this digital age, bots have effectively become one of the most disruptive tools within a cybercriminal’s arsenal, capable of performing a wide array of malicious activities – including web scraping, competitive data mining, personal and financial data harvesting, credential stuffing, scalping, carding, denial of inventory, and distributed denial of service (DDoS). According to reports, more…

BSN collaborates with VISA to spur e-commerce among micro-SMEs in Malaysia

Malaysian lender Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) has announced its strategic partnership with American multinational financial services corporation Visa to kick-start a collaboration focusing on enabling e-Commerce for micro, small-and-medium enterprises (MSMEs). Through this partnership, BSN and Visa have committed to nurturing micro-small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in a digital…

Why website personalization is key to winning in Southeast Asia’s e-commerce space

It's a good time to be an e-retailer in Southeast Asia. The region is set to lead the world in retail sales and E-commerce growth for the third year in a row, driven by growing mobile internet penetration, shifting consumption habits, and the increasing per capita income of residents. As a result, customers have become increasingly discerning about their choices and preferences. Elements like…

Amazon Global Selling launches first cross-border e-commerce brand launchpad in Singapore

Amazon Global Selling has on Monday launched its first cross-border e-commerce brand launchpad in Singapore to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to unlock growth opportunities in cross-border e-commerce. Amazon Global Selling said in a statement that it has introduced the 'Amazon Global Selling Singapore Cross-border Brand Launchpad' program, in collaboration with Enterprise…

Atome partners TikTok Shop to drive e-commerce growth in Malaysia

Atome, a Singapore-based digital consumer financing platform, has joined forces with TikTok Shop to revolutionize the e-commerce landscape in Malaysia. This strategic partnership enables businesses of all sizes, but particularly young entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs), to harness the potential of online shopping and foster economic growth in the country, Atome said in a…

Arçelik Launches Innovative B2B e-commerce Platform

Global household appliances manufacturer Arçelik simplifies online sales process for trade customers and partners ISTANBUL, July 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Arçelik A. Ş. (ARCLK: IST, "Arçelik"), the global leading consumer durables and electronics manufacturer has launched MARS, an online commerce platform to enhance sales operations and provide a seamless experience for trade partners.…