Kokuyo offers its unique products to the world through its new e-commerce website

The stationery brand explores new markets with the world renowned Japanese tools for organization in the office and home TOKYO, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Japanese stationery brand Kokuyo has launched its global e-commerce website with the aim to expand its reach across the world. Kokuyo's new website features their signature product Jibun Techo, Japanese for 'Self Planner', which offers fun…

E-commerce Platform Plugo Raises $9 Million Series A Funding Led by Altos Ventures

JAKARTA, Indonesia, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Plugo, a Jakarta-based e-commerce platform, has raised $9 million in Series A funding ahead of its planned public launch in 2023. The round was led by Altos Ventures, along with strong support from BonAngels Venture Partners, Access Ventures, Mahanusa Capital, Prodigy Investment, and Pearl Abyss Capital. Plugo's intuitive design feature enables…

Social Commerce is Expected to Contribute US$42 Billion to Southeast Asia’s E-Commerce Market by end of 2022: Cube Asia’s Inaugural Report

SINGAPORE, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cube Asia, a Singapore-based market intelligence firm for the online economy, today publishes its inaugural report on Southeast Asia's booming social commerce market. Titled 'Social Commerce in Southeast Asia 2022', the report claims that social experiences will directly influence US$42B of e-commerce sales in Southeast Asia by the end of 2022. Sponsored by…

Droppii brings innovative e-commerce business solutions to the United States

RENO, Nev., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As with many startups, the idea behind Droppii's vision came in the midst of a rapidly growing industry. Over the 21st century, the tremendous growth and power of e-commerce platforms presented a perfect opportunity for entrepreneurial individuals to start their own business online. Through a website, businesses can reach many more customers locally and…

Hong Qing to provide easy access to Taiwan’s FMCG products through a user-friendly e-commerce platform.

Global access to tap into locally made food and beverages amongst other necessities through a consumer centric platform. TAIPEI, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan-based Hong Qing International Co. Ltd. ("Hong Qing"), a leading supplier of locally manufactured high-quality FMCG products, such as food, beverage, masks and daily supplies, has launched an eCommerce platform with the goal of…

Parcel Perform and Quiet Platforms Launch Data Partnership to Enable Supply Chain Visibility for E-Commerce Retailers and Brands

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parcel Perform, the leading Data and Delivery Experience Platform for e-commerce businesses worldwide, today announced the launch of a data partnership with Quiet Platforms, a wholly owned subsidiary of American Eagle Outfitters Inc. (NYSE: AEO). Under the new agreement, Parcel Perform will integrate its bespoke parcel tracking and data enrichment…

Indonesia e-commerce group Blibli plans up to $528M IPO next month – report

Indonesian e-commerce firm Blibli, backed by conglomerate Djarum Group, plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) next month on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX) to raise as much as 8.17 trillion rupiah ($528.29 million), Reuters reported on Monday. Blibli's operator PT Global Digital Niaga plans to sell as many as 17.77 billion shares, 15 percent of total capital, at a price range of…

South Korea’s Naver acquires US-listed social e-commerce marketplace Poshmark for $1.2B

South Korea’s largest internet company Naver Corp has inked a deal to acquire Poshmark, Inc., a United States-listed social e-commerce marketplace for new and secondhand style, for approximately $1.2 billion. Both parties said in a statement that they have entered into a definitive agreement under which Naver will acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Poshmark for $17.90 in cash.…

SEA’s top 10 e-commerce platforms web traffic rises 64% between Q3 2019 & Q2 2022

Web traffic for Southeast Asia (SEA)’s top 10 e-commerce platforms increased by a notable 64 percent between the third quarter of 2019 and second quarter of 2022, a report showed Tuesday. According to iPrice’s Map of E-commerce first half report, during this period, Singapore-based Shopee consolidated its position as the leading regional e-commerce platform. The marketplace recorded an…