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What Is Mobile Commerce and How Is It Changing the Way We Shop in 2023

From Storefronts to Smartphones: What Is Mobile Commerce and How Is It Changing the Way We Shop in 2023?

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Gone are the days when brick-and-mortar stores were the primary destination for our shopping needs. Thanks to the growth of mobile commerce (m-commerce), shopping has been liberated from the constraints of time and place. By tapping on our screens, we can access a virtual world filled with endless shopping choices.

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Gone are the days when brick-and-mortar stores were the primary destination for our shopping needs. Thanks to the growth of mobile commerce (m-commerce), shopping has been liberated from the constraints of time and place. By tapping on our screens, we can access a virtual world filled with endless shopping choices.

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An Interview with the Founders of YPSN Hong Kong

Champions for Change: An Interview with the Founders of YPSN Hong Kong

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As of 2021, the global maritime industry is worth US$1.6 billion and is expected to reach US$2.9 billion by 2027. For our readers who may not be familiar with this space, maritime refers to the movement of people and goods across the world over water. This industry is the backbone of the shipping sector, handling over 80% of international trade.

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As of 2021, the global maritime industry is worth US$1.6 billion and is expected to reach US$2.9 billion by 2027. For our readers who may not be familiar with this space, maritime refers to the movement of people and goods across the world over water. This industry is the backbone of the shipping sector, handling over 80% of international trade.

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The U.S. is going through a baby formula crisis-Here’s why!

The U.S. is going through a baby formula crisis-Here’s why!

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As of May this year, 43% of U.S. retailers do not have baby formula on their shelves. The situation has become so bad that the state of New York had to declare an emergency to bring down the skyrocketing prices of baby formula.

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As of May this year, 43% of U.S. retailers do not have baby formula on their shelves. The situation has become so bad that the state of New York had to declare an emergency to bring down the skyrocketing prices of baby formula.

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Beyond Collectibles Practical Applications of NFTs

Beyond Collectibles: Practical Applications of NFTs

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Almost all big names have hopped on to the non-fungible token (NFT) trend this year. Be it BTS, Snoop Dogg or Shawn Mendes, we have seen many celebrities drop collectibles for their fans or at least confirm their plans of coming out with them. In fact, a company called Sorare made an entire fantasy football game around collecting NFTs.

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Almost all big names have hopped on to the non-fungible token (NFT) trend this year. Be it BTS, Snoop Dogg or Shawn Mendes, we have seen many celebrities drop collectibles for their fans or at least confirm their plans of coming out with them. In fact, a company called Sorare made an entire fantasy football game around collecting NFTs.

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Nike’s Revenue Falls Due to Supply Chain Disruptions

Nike’s Revenue Falls Due to Supply Chain Disruptions

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Footwear giant Nike witnessed a 3% dip in its shares as supply chain problems worsened. About three-fourths of Nike’s shoes are manufactured in Southeast Asia. Over 50% of them are made in Vietnam, where factories are shut due to Covid resurgence.

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Footwear giant Nike witnessed a 3% dip in its shares as supply chain problems worsened. About three-fourths of Nike’s shoes are manufactured in Southeast Asia. Over 50% of them are made in Vietnam, where factories are shut due to Covid resurgence.

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Thrasio, Amazon FBA

Building an Ecommerce Business the Thrasio Way

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As an acquirer of Fulfilment by Amazon businesses, Thrasio is carving its place in the future of ecommerce. With the ecommerce landscape thriving, online retail has gained unprecedented momentum in recent years. The space has become highly competitive, with online retailers pulling out all stops to get a share of the market opportunity. Thrasio has

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As an acquirer of Fulfilment by Amazon businesses, Thrasio is carving its place in the future of ecommerce. With the ecommerce landscape thriving, online retail has gained unprecedented momentum in recent years. The space has become highly competitive, with online retailers pulling out all stops to get a share of the market opportunity. Thrasio has

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Indian Logistics Startup Shiprocket Bags US$27M Series C3

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With the latest fundraise, Shiprocket’s total capital haul reached $53 million. Delhi-based ecommerce logistics startup Shiprocket has raised US$27 million in its third tranche of Series C funding round, the startup announced in a press release today. The round was co-led by Silicon Valley-based Tribe Capital and venture growth firm March Capital, the statement said.

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With the latest fundraise, Shiprocket’s total capital haul reached $53 million. Delhi-based ecommerce logistics startup Shiprocket has raised US$27 million in its third tranche of Series C funding round, the startup announced in a press release today. The round was co-led by Silicon Valley-based Tribe Capital and venture growth firm March Capital, the statement said.

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Roambee Completes Series B1 with Reefknot Investments to Drive Global Expansion (1)

Roambee Receives Strategic Investment from Temasek-backed Reefknot

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Roambee helped solve key logistics challenges around global COVID-19 vaccine distribution.  The startup’s latest financing will be used for its global expansion into Asia. By Ka Wing Li Reefknot Investments has made a strategic investment in Roambee, a Silicon Valley-headquartered, on-demand supply chain visibility company, the investment firm announced in a press release yesterday. Reefknot’s

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Roambee helped solve key logistics challenges around global COVID-19 vaccine distribution.  The startup’s latest financing will be used for its global expansion into Asia. By Ka Wing Li Reefknot Investments has made a strategic investment in Roambee, a Silicon Valley-headquartered, on-demand supply chain visibility company, the investment firm announced in a press release yesterday. Reefknot’s

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Autonomous Trucks and What They Offer: A Deep Dive

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Autonomous transportation is still futuristic, but freight trucking is pulling ahead Autonomous vehicles are quickly becoming the next step for the majority of car and technology companies alike. There is still a long way to go before this mode of transportation becomes the norm, but it may arrive sooner for the freight trucking industry. Trucks

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Autonomous transportation is still futuristic, but freight trucking is pulling ahead Autonomous vehicles are quickly becoming the next step for the majority of car and technology companies alike. There is still a long way to go before this mode of transportation becomes the norm, but it may arrive sooner for the freight trucking industry. Trucks

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Indian Manufacturing Tech Platform Zetwerk Clinches US$120M Series D

Indian Manufacturing Tech Platform Zetwerk Clinches US$120M Series D

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Days after Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India’s headlining focus on production-centric activities in the Union budget 2021-22, global manufacturing platform Zetwerk completes a mega fundraise of US$120 million. India-headquartered global manufacturing platform Zetwerk has raised a Series D round to the tune of INR 8.8 billion (US$120 million), the company announced in a

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Days after Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced India’s headlining focus on production-centric activities in the Union budget 2021-22, global manufacturing platform Zetwerk completes a mega fundraise of US$120 million. India-headquartered global manufacturing platform Zetwerk has raised a Series D round to the tune of INR 8.8 billion (US$120 million), the company announced in a

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Brinc Holds Second-Ever Fully Virtual Demo Day

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Brinc’s 14th demo day featured solutions from across foodtech, cleantech, medtech, logistics, hardware and IoT, with a mix of startups from Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. This is the second time that Brinc is going fully online with its demo day. On Thursday, venture capital and accelerator firm Brinc concluded its 14th

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Brinc’s 14th demo day featured solutions from across foodtech, cleantech, medtech, logistics, hardware and IoT, with a mix of startups from Asia-Pacific, the U.S., Europe and the Middle East. This is the second time that Brinc is going fully online with its demo day. On Thursday, venture capital and accelerator firm Brinc concluded its 14th

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ICW

Supply Chain Compliance & Sourcing Platform ICW Raises US$5.75M, Aims to Enhance Technology

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Hong Kong-based ICW brings testing, inspection and certification resources into one platform for supply chain management. Hong Kong-based supply chain compliance management and B2B sourcing platform International Compliance Workshop (ICW) has raised US$5.75M in Series A+ funding round, the company said in a press release on Thursday, January 28. Led by early-stage venture capital and

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Hong Kong-based ICW brings testing, inspection and certification resources into one platform for supply chain management. Hong Kong-based supply chain compliance management and B2B sourcing platform International Compliance Workshop (ICW) has raised US$5.75M in Series A+ funding round, the company said in a press release on Thursday, January 28. Led by early-stage venture capital and

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[Press Release] Yacht Sentinel & Fountaine Pajot Announce Ground-Breaking Partnership to Equip Boats With Connected Boat Technologies

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Sentinel Domotics (R), an innovative big data solution enabling the transmission of any data available on the NMEA network, will be soon installed on new boats manufactured by Fountaine Pajot. LONDON, Jan 21, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Yacht Sentinel Ltd, a European company specialised in connected boat technologies since 2008, is pleased to announce that it will equip

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Sentinel Domotics (R), an innovative big data solution enabling the transmission of any data available on the NMEA network, will be soon installed on new boats manufactured by Fountaine Pajot. LONDON, Jan 21, 2021 – (ACN Newswire) – Yacht Sentinel Ltd, a European company specialised in connected boat technologies since 2008, is pleased to announce that it will equip

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[Press Release] Caelus Participated in the US$10 million Funding Round of Smart Logistics Company Zeek Amid E-Commerce Boom

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(Hong Kong, 13 January 2021) – Caelus Asset Management Limited (“Caelus”) announced that it had participated in the US$10 million Series Pre-A financing of Zeek, a Southeast Asia focus logistics technology startup established by Kin Shun Information Technology Limited. The funding is to support Zeek’s further expansion in Southeast Asia markets, refinement of logistics management

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(Hong Kong, 13 January 2021) – Caelus Asset Management Limited (“Caelus”) announced that it had participated in the US$10 million Series Pre-A financing of Zeek, a Southeast Asia focus logistics technology startup established by Kin Shun Information Technology Limited. The funding is to support Zeek’s further expansion in Southeast Asia markets, refinement of logistics management

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Free Trade Agreements are Writing a New Chapter for Asia

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Asia-Europe trade deals drive momentum for SME recovery By Kawal Preet As economies worldwide respond to continued waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are positive signs in markets across Asia, where cross-border commerce is trending positively against the backdrop of the health crisis. This is the marketplace for growth. Asia has long been a world

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Asia-Europe trade deals drive momentum for SME recovery By Kawal Preet As economies worldwide respond to continued waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are positive signs in markets across Asia, where cross-border commerce is trending positively against the backdrop of the health crisis. This is the marketplace for growth. Asia has long been a world

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Tech’s Year in Review: Pandemic Spotlight

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By Sharon Lewis and Reethu Ravi This article is the first of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries in 2020. This first installation discusses some industries spotlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, namely edtech, logistics and supply chains, fintech, ecommerce, and cybersecurity. The year 2020 has been a tumultuous one for

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By Sharon Lewis and Reethu Ravi This article is the first of a four-part Tech’s Year in Review series reviewing developments across industries in 2020. This first installation discusses some industries spotlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic, namely edtech, logistics and supply chains, fintech, ecommerce, and cybersecurity. The year 2020 has been a tumultuous one for

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