In a bid to enhance digital security due to increasing episodes of online fraud and mobile-related cybercrime, India has released two key directives. These new rules demand compliance from Over The Top (OTT) communication platforms and smartphone…
In the first three quarters of the year, consumers in Vietnam have shown a growing preference for e-commerce, spending approximately VND34 trillion (US$1.3 billion) per month on popular platforms such as Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Tiki. According to…
Chinese retailers are capitalizing on the annual ‘Singles’ Day’ phenomenon by extending the sales event for up to five weeks. The sustained retail strategy is being deployed by industry giants Alibaba and JD as they strive to stimulate consumer interest…
Seven four cross-border digital platforms, including Meta, Google, Netflix, and TikTok, have paid taxes of VND8.02 trillion (US$334.1 million) this year, more than double the amount last year. The General Department of Taxation said as of June some 57 had…
Switzerland’s largest lender is expanding its partnership with the iCapital Network platform to serve wealthy clients in Switzerland and Asia. UBS global wealth management is strengthening its ties to iCapital Network to gain access to the technology…
The acquisition is part of the Singapore-based platform’s efforts to drive $3.5 billion in sales this year. Temasek-backed cashback platform ShopBack has acquired buy now pay later (BNPL) brand Hoolah for an undisclosed sum in cash and stock, according to an…
Leading e-commerce platforms in Vietnam saw bigger demand for groceries, including fresh foodstuffs and beverages, in the second quarter of this year, a market research firm says. Google searches for keywords relating to online grocery stores in the second…
More and more Chinese are using payment platforms when shopping, thanks to mainlanders’ increasing affluence and vast usage of social payments such as WeChat Pay. That’s according to business intelligence provider Juniper, which says that revenue from payment…