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This isn’t the online classifieds marketplace’s first attempt to drive payments on its platform. But will it move the needle on profitability?

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Flash Express has teamed up with Laos conglomerate AIF Group to jointly launch Flash Laos, a cross-border delivery service.

By launching as an app first, Shopee was able to tap the region’s high mobile penetration rate early on.

The operations-focused appointments come months after the startup banked US$85 million in series C funding.

The startup has confirmed the investment after months of speculation.

But the Singaporean startup may have a few tricks up its sleeve to keep the tech giant at bay.

The ancient practice of bartering is looking a lot more attractive in demonetized India.

Japan’s youngest unicorn, Mercari, has dominated the domestic ecommerce space and wants to conquer the US next.

Another acquisition for Rakuten gives it the number two and number three marketplace apps in Japan as it struggles with domestic ecommerce.