e-Commerce

Surge in new online shoppers in SEA mainly women: iPrice survey
A latest study by iPrice Group suggests a surge in new female shoppers (54%) in the past year, as compared to the previous year while the surge in new male shoppers increased by only less than a quarter. 
Startups, SMEs to gain from AsiaForward Startup Day
The highly anticipated AsiaForward Startup Day: Exchanging Asia’s brightest ideas will be held on March 24
MyDigital Progress Report 2021 paints picture of strong achievements
Key feature of initiative, crucial to its success is Whole-of-Nation approach Target of 875k MSMEs to adopt e-commerce by 2025, has been 83% achieved
Sime Daby Auto Connexion, SpareXHub in deal to offer discounts to motorist
Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC), the sole distributor for Ford in Malaysia, has partnered with e-commerce platform SpareXHub to offer great savings from 64% on selected genuine Ford aged spare parts from now until March 31.
Online kitchen furnishing retailer, Queenspree, wins US$120k Teraju grant
One of 23 winners from 800 applicants, aims to onboard more brands Also benefit greatly from support ecosystem that Teraju, various  agencies provide
Shopee warns public not to fall for fake messages
Shopee advises the public to beware of individuals online impersonating Shopee employees offering employment opportunities, cash rewards, and lucky draw prizes via messaging platforms, such as WhatsApp.
Luxury lifestyle retailer Valiram gets into live shopping with BeLive partnership
BeLive Technology announced a new partnership with retail specialist Valiram to revolutionise the way products are bought and sold through real-time interaction showcasing its latest collections. 
e-Conomy SEA Report 2021: Malaysia’s internet economy crosses US$21 bil
Malaysia’s internet economy expected to hit US$35 bil by 2025 Pandemic the catalyst for 81% of internet users consuming digital services
Matrade continues to aid micro SMEs on digitalisation journey
Matrade continues its agenda to empower Malaysian micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) towards digitalisation by reinforcing their competitiveness as export champions.
Grab’s Tech For Good Institute Releases SEA Platform Economy Research with Bain & Co
Inaugural report assesses impact of O2O platforms in Southeast Asia Building a concerted public-private partnership will ensure greater digital inclusion
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