Below you'll find a list of all posts from November, 2016
Asian commerce is an incredibly exciting space to be working in right now. From the millions of people going online for the first time each year via mobile devices, to the growth of the aspirational middle class, the pie is without doubt getting bigger. At the same time there remain key challenges in place that all merchants, and the ecosystems …
Banks, payment technology companies and fintechs today are increasingly working together to bring digital solutions to the market in-order to improve the whole payments ecosystem and streamline processes. Banks today are seeing a huge opportunity to improve and innovate B2B transactions and payments primarily to boost productivity, reduce costs, and strengthen commercial partnerships across Asia’s supply chain. While on one hand …
We spoke to Kenny Leck, the owner of independent bookstore Books Actually, about how he continues to succeed in a niche market in a small country in an industry supposedly going downhill. The key message he has to share: If you want someone to buy from you, give him or her a reason to do so. (More practical insight on …
BLUEBELL, the 60 year old distributor of brands such as Moschino, Jimmy Choo and Davidoff, amongst others, was one of the first investors in the eCommerce apparel retailer GRANA. GRANA has been in the headlines recently because of the $10million funding that eCommerce behemoth Alibaba pumped into it. Its value proposition is two-fold: Premium quality, at affordable prices. They’re also completely …
Good news for those who like to trade on e-commerce sites. One of Indonesia’s hottest online marketplaces, Jualo.com has waived all transaction fees on its platform, making it virtually free for users to transact and pay for purchases. This service, according to COO Pedro Principe, are part of his efforts to provide convenience, comfort, and safety for both the buyers and …
Guest post by HelpJess According Forbes, Virtual reality is said to the future of shopping. Do you agree? Today, technology companies are on the race to capitalize on this new technology that can re-invigorate and revolutionize people’s shopping experience. One of the company leading the pack is Open4Sale and their virtual shopping solution. This revolutionary application allows customers to window …
Guest post by Omise // Omise, Southeast Asia’s leader in online payment processing and risk management, today announced the immediate availability of a new feature, Links which gives businesses engaging in social commerce a more convenient way to request and accept online payments. With Links, Omise further strengthens its mission to help merchants unlock new growth opportunities. It’s now becoming …
