southeast Asia

Southeast Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the regions that are geographically south of China, east of India and Bangladesh, north of Australia, and west of New Guinea.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Grab Enables In-App Cashless Payments Via FinTech MoMo
Grab Enables In-App Cashless Payments Via FinTech MoMo
November 06, 2023  |  Partnerships

Vietnamese FinTech MoMo is integrating its payment solution into Grab, the companies announced in a Thursday (Oct. 31) press release. MoMo users who want to...

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New Indonesian eCommerce Rules Hinder TikTok’s Expansion Goals
New Indonesian eCommerce Rules Hinder TikTok’s Expansion Goals
September 28, 2023  |  Social Commerce

TikTok’s plan to invest heavily in Indonesian eCommerce is apparently hitting a roadblock. As Bloomberg News reported Thursday (Sept. 28), the company is now subject to new rules...

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Grab Prepares for Layoffs Amid Slowing Growth
Grab Prepares for Layoffs Amid Slowing Growth
June 20, 2023  |  News

Singapore’s Grab is readying its largest round of job cuts in three years. The ride-hailing and food delivery platform announced Tuesday (June 20) that it...

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Alibaba to Bring Tmall eCommerce Site to Europe
Alibaba to Bring Tmall eCommerce Site to Europe
June 15, 2023  |  eCommerce

Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce behemoth, is planning to expand its Tmall eCommerce site to Europe, according to Michael Evans, president of Alibaba Group. Speaking at...

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TikTok Looks to Southeast Asia to Drive eCommerce Growth
TikTok Looks to Southeast Asia to Drive eCommerce Growth
June 15, 2023  |  Social Commerce

TikTok will invest billions in Southeast Asia as it undergoes scrutiny elsewhere in the world. The announcement from the company’s chief executive Thursday (June 15)...

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Report: TikTok Plans to Quadruple Its eCommerce Network
Report: TikTok Plans to Quadruple Its eCommerce Network
June 08, 2023  |  eCommerce

TikTok is reportedly looking to Southeast Asia to massively expand its eCommerce business. The Chinese social media platform aims to grow its eCommerce sales from...

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Tyme Raises $77.8 Million to Grow South Africa, Philippines Operations
Tyme Raises $77.8 Million to Grow South Africa, Philippines Operations
May 24, 2023  |  Investments

Digital banking group Tyme has raised $77.8 million in a pre-Series C capital raise. The Singapore-headquartered firm will use the new funding to continue growing its operations in South...

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PYMNTS Intelligence: Payment Challenges and Opportunities in High-Growth Markets
PYMNTS Intelligence: Payment Challenges and Opportunities in High-Growth Markets
March 01, 2023  |  Cross Border Commerce

Southeast Asia has become a tempting area of expansion for international corporates due to its high level of digital payments penetration, with a recent study indicating that...

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Aspire Raises $100M to Grow Finance Platform in Southeast Asia
Aspire Raises $100M to Grow Finance Platform in Southeast Asia
February 15, 2023  |  Investments

Aspire has raised $100 million in a Series C round to grow its all-in-one finance operating system for businesses. The Singapore-based firm said in a...

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