Ushering into an uncertain 2023: here’s what VCs & experts think
Many are expecting a tough year in 2023, as the three major engines of global growth - the United States, Europe and China - are all experiencing weakening activity.
The new year is going to be "tougher than the year we leave behind," IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said recently on the CBS Sunday morning news program "Face the Nation."
"Because the three big economies - the US,…
The 1st Global Digital Trade Expo kicks off in Hangzhou, China
HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report by haiwainet.cn: Themed "Connecting Digital Trade to the World", the first Global Digital Trade Expo was held in Hangzhou recently.
Hangzhou is a famous historical and cultural city, a city of innovation and vitality. It is also the "E-Commerce City of China" and the "first city of China's digital economy". The success of the first…
Blockchain-based loyalty platform, MiL.k, joins Rewards 2 No End campaign by Southeast Asia’s leading fintech player, Boost, to accelerate its global expansion in Malaysia
Blockchain-based rewards integration platform, MiL.k has accelerated its global expansion in Malaysia through Southeast Asia's leading fintech player, Boost. Boost is the full spectrum fintech arm of Axiata, which its all-in-one fintech app has over 10 million users. MiL.k will collaborate with Boost by joining 'Boost's Rewards 2 No End' campaign that offers Malaysian users exclusive…
New TONOMUS Venture Studio launches metaverse competition to solve the world’s biggest challenges
TONOMUS Venture Studio is building a pipeline of ventures to foster entrepreneurship and develop cognitive tech Metaverse New Venture Competition is first in a series of competitions to feed into the Studio's portfolio of global ventures
LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The TONOMUS Venture Studio launched its activities today with the announcement of a new venture competition focused…
Naver Completes Acquisition of Poshmark
SEONGNAM, South Korea and REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Naver Corp. (KRX: 035420) ("Naver"), Korea's largest internet company, today announced the completion of its previously-announced acquisition of Poshmark, Inc. ("Poshmark").
With the completion of the transaction, Naver and Poshmark together will create a global player in online fashion re-commerce by combining…
Singapore’s Evo Commerce bags $2M Pre-Series A funding backed by GSR Ventures, East Ventures
Singaporean health and wellness brand builder Evo Commerce has on Thursday announced the completion of its recent Pre-Series A funding round of $2 million, backed by GSR Ventures.
The funding round saw key investors including 33 Capital, Rainforest Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder JJ Chai, Co-Founder of Wallex Hiro Kiga, Co-Founder of BrideStory Emile Etienne, and returning investor…
Society Pass’s NusaTrip opens regional office in Singapore
NusaTrip, Indonesia's first IATA-certified online travel agency (OTA) and the travel vertical of Society Pass Incorporated (SoPa), has on Wednesday announced the opening of its first regional office in Singapore and first office outside of Indonesia.
The office opening positions NusaTrip as the travel platform of choice for travelers desiring access to the booming recovery of Southeast Asia's…
CGTN: China, Philippines vow further cooperation for new chapter in bilateral relations
BEIJING, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- China and the Philippines on Wednesday vowed to promote their comprehensive strategic cooperation, with cooperation documents being signed in various areas such as the Belt and Road cooperation, agriculture and fisheries, infrastructure, finance, customs, e-commerce and tourism.
 
The agreement was reached during talks between Chinese…
iHerb Top Wellness Trends in 2023
Dr. Michael Murray, N.D. forecasts the 2023 wellness trends on the rise on iHerb's popular blog
PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- iHerb, the largest eCommerce platform, dedicated to vitamins, minerals, and supplements has tapped Dr. Michael Murray, N.D. – one of the leading authorities in dietary supplements, and natural products – to share his insights for the top health and…
Yunji Successfully Concludes its New Year Festive Goods Shopping Festival
HANGZHOU, China, Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yunji Inc. ("Yunji" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YJ), a leading membership-based social e-commerce platform, today announced that the final large-scale promotional event before the Lunar New Year, the New Year Festive Goods Shopping Festival ("the Event"), successfully concluded at the end of December 2022.
The Event showcased and promoted Yunji's…