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Y Ventures Group establishes new subsidiary to develop a Global Buying Concierge With SingPost

By Maria Santos
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Singapore’s Y Ventures Group has established a subsidiary to develop the Aora platform, a global buying concierge that will focus on cross-border purchases on behalf of consumers in Asia.

The group has also signed a memorandum of understanding with e-commerce logistics and communications service provider Singapore Post with the aim of collaborating on developing an e-commerce platform with last-mile delivery services, plus share data on buying trends and consumer preferences in new markets.

Y Ventures Group establishes new subsidiary to develop a Global Buying Concierge With SingPost

The group’s wholly owned subsidiary Luminore 8 will also focus on developing logistics-related technology and algorithms to enhance efficiency across the vertical logistics chain to accelerate the global expansion of both parties.

“This collaboration reflects SingPost’s commitment in building a strong ecosystem for e-commerce logistics,” sats Singapore Post VP Lee Hon Chew.

The Aora buying platform is slated for a limited beta launch late this year.

Questions & Answers

Q.

What is the purpose of the new Aora platform being developed by Y Ventures Group?

A.

The Aora platform will function as a global buying concierge, specifically focusing on cross-border purchases for consumers located in Asia.

Q.

What is the nature of the collaboration between Y Ventures Group and Singapore Post?

A.

They plan to collaborate on developing an e-commerce platform with last-mile delivery, and will also share data on consumer trends and preferences in new markets.

Q.

Which subsidiary of Y Ventures Group is involved in developing logistics technology?

A.

Y Ventures Group's wholly owned subsidiary, Luminore 8, will focus on developing logistics-related technology and algorithms to improve efficiency.

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When is the Aora buying platform expected to be launched?

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The Aora buying platform is scheduled for a limited beta launch later this year.

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