Customer experience (CX) capabilities are set to play an important role in Southeast Asia’s retail and e-commerce landscape in 2023. A recent Sprinklr study found that social commerce would contribute…
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Instagram launches in-chat payment function
Instagram unveiled a new “Payments in Chat” function. Customers will now be able to make purchases directly from verified small companies using social media direct messages.…
Meet the brand behind the rise of micro-influencers: EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW with BIGO
BIGO Technology is one of the fastest-growing technology unicorns in Singapore. Founded in 2014, BIGO Technology has gained immense popularity in the world.…
Philippines’ social commerce startup SariSuki raises US$10.5 million
SariSuki, a community group buying startup for daily essentials and groceries in the Philippines, announced on 2nd March that the company has raised US$7.1 million in a new funding round, bringing its…
Vietnam’s social commerce platform Mio inks US$ 8 million in funds
This January, Vietnam’s social commerce platform Mio has raised US$ 8 million in Series A funding, led by Jungle Ventures, Patamar Capital, and noted angel investor, Oliver Jung. The round also …
Social commerce to reach US$1.2 trillion globally by 2025
According to a new report, ‘Why Shopping’s Set for a Social Revolution’, released by Accenture on 4th January, global shopping via social media platforms is set to grow three times as fast…
Shopify partners with Tiktok
Shopify announced a commerce partnership with TikTok that brings the destination for short form video to Shopify’s more than one million merchants.…
How influential are internet celebrities?
Brands are teaming up with internet celebrities, fashionistas, and beauty experts to engage with potential clients, drive sales. …
China’s social consumer retail sales up 10% in October 2016
China’s social consumer retail sales in October 2016 reached CNY3.112 trillion, representing a year-on-year nominal increase of 10% and actual increase of 8.8% if deducting price factors.…
A closer look at Pinterest’s update for retailers
Pinterest has shifted things around in terms of buy buttons and purchasing, continuing to adjust for a better consumer and retail experience.…