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Tracking IPOs: Shein knocks on Hong Kong’s doors
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Tracking IPOs: Shein knocks on Hong Kong’s doors

The fast-fashion giant is just one company in the expanding list of those eyeing Asia as their IPO destination of choice.
Miguel Cordon · · 5 min read
Indonesia’s minimarts: the next frontier for online brands?
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Indonesia’s minimarts: the next frontier for online brands?

The likes of Kopi Kenangan are drawn to Indomaret and Alfamart’s mass reach. But it’s not a one-size-fits-all strategy.
Putra Muskita · · 6 min read
Sociolla CEO to step down

Sociolla CEO to step down

Christopher Madiam, Sociolla’s co-founder and president, will take over as CEO.
Gabriel Budi Sutrisno · · 1 min read
Sociolla raises over $60m from Temasek, L Catterton

Sociolla raises over $60m from Temasek, L Catterton

The Indonesian beauty startup’s store count has grown 20x since 2020.
Gabriel Budi Sutrisno · · 1 min read
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Can Sociolla become the AWS for smart retail?

The beauty marketplace built its own end-to-end smart retail system during the pandemic. Will this become its new revenue driver?
Putra Muskita · · 5 min read

Cars24’s impending showdown against Carro, Carsome

In The Checkout this week, we look at a new contender in Southeast Asia’s used-car scene and analyze how D2C brands can take off further with NFTs.
Tay Tian Wen · · 5 min read

Social Bella’s successful niche play; social commerce 2.0 in the US

The Checkout is Tech in Asia’s free newsletter that breaks down the biggest stories and trends in ecommerce.
Tay Tian Wen · · 5 min read
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The next phase of SEA ecommerce: niche ‘super-verticals’

While large marketplaces continue to be dominant, smaller niche players are making their mark.
Jofie Yordan · · 7 min read

An unexpected headwind for Grab in Vietnam

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Nikita Puri · · 3 min read

The fintech unicorn that Indian millennials swear by

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Nikita Puri · · 3 min read