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D2C in Indonesia: life after TikTok Shop ban and why offline retail still matters
Young brands should focus on becoming champions in their home market before considering regional expansion, said DSG Consumer Partners’ Sameer Mehta.
A bright or bleak Singles’ Day for Southeast Asia?
With consumer spending expected to weaken in China, will Southeast Asia’s Singles’ Day still shine this year?
Gaming monetization firm scores $25m for APAC expansion
The company said it is experiencing “hypergrowth”: Its revenue is on track for a 1,000% year-on-year increase, driven by inbound and direct sales.
Traveloka joins $36m round of East Ventures-backed Sirclo
The Indonesian firm helps brands sell online through multiple channels via its SaaS platform, and it is developing a financing solution for MSMEs.
Report: Indian e-grocer makes foray into instant delivery after Zomato investment
Grofers’ instant delivery service will deliver groceries to households in 15 minutes, reported Moneycontrol.
Sequoia-backed community marketing startup banks $9m in Qualgro-led round
Convosight is building a monetization ecosystem for community creators on platforms like Facebook Groups, Reddit, and Discord.
How Shopee is helping these businesses scale in Southeast Asia’s competitive online space
Taking a hyperlocal approach is one way businesses can navigate the region’s unique and changing landscape.
This Shopee project manager is carving her own path to success with the ecommerce giant
A background in mechanical engineering didn’t stop her from pursuing a career in tech.
Chinese tech brands and the challenge of earning consumer love
China’s brands are mysterious, leaving customers to fill in the blanks themselves.
Inside aCommerce’s plan to become profitable by 2020
It’s a painful transformation for the top ecommerce enabler in Southeast Asia.



