Maximilian Bittner
The (fast) changing landscape of the Malaysian digital economy
Chong Jinn Xiung looks at the swiftly changing landscape of Malaysia’s digital economy and how we all now live in micro-moments.
Alibaba-backed Lazada Group acquires RedMart for undisclosed sum
Lazada and RedMart, a Singaporean e-grocer, on Nov 2, announce an agreement in which Lazada will acquire RedMart.
Alibaba invests US$500mil in Lazada, buys 9.1% stake for US$137mil
Rocket Internet has agreed to sell a 9.1% stake, on a fully diluted basis, in Lazada to China’s Alibaba for US$137 million. Lazada and Alibaba also entered into a transaction that includes Alibaba’s investment of US$500 million in Lazada.
Lazada appoints Michael Karb from PropertyGuru as its CFO
South-East Asian e-shopping network Lazada Group said it has appointed Michael Karb as its new chief financial officer (CFO) effective immediately.
Lazada gets another US$250mil in funding
Lazada said it has raised a funding round from a group of investors including Tesco Plc, Access Industries, Investment AB Kinnevik and Verlinvest, adding approximately US$250 million to its balance sheet.
Lazada launches fashion marketplace
Online shopping mall Lazada has launched a fashion marketplace for its portals in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam.
Lazada launches e-commerce marketplace, takes on Rakuten
Lazada has officially launched its ‘Marketplace’ platform that it had announced at last month’s DNA-TeAM Disrupt panel discussion, taking on B2B2C market leader Rakuten.
Disrupt on e-commerce: Big opportunity, intense competition
DNA founder Karamjit Singh shares his views on last week's DNA-TeAM Disrupt discussion, which had the theme: E-commerce -- is it game over?
Disrupt on e-commerce: ‘AirAsia broke down barriers’
The July DNA-TeAM Disrupt panel session on e-commerce in Malaysia saw even arch-nemeses agreeing with each other as they discussed the market potential and challenges that lay ahead.
Week in Review: Making the most of what we have
DNA CEO and founder Karamjit Singh ponders about talent drain to Singapore and more.
