Kickstart-backed ZAP secures Series A funding from True Digital Group

Leading loyalty and e-commerce platform ZAP, a part of Kickstart Ventures’ inaugural batch of portfolio companies in 2012, announced this month that it has secured Series A funding from True Digital Group (TDG). TDG is the digital arm of True Corporation Plc, Thailand’s leading integrated telecommunications and digital services provider.

“To help close the gap in consumer’s digital journey, we see a very hopeful opportunity with ZAP as the local market expert and believe that together, we will be able to deliver an exciting experience for consumers in the Philippines,” said Dindo Marzan, True Digital Group Country Head in the Philippines. (more…)

Globe Business introduces Work Anywhere Solution

According to Harvard Business Review, when done right, ‘’all-remote organizations may indeed emerge as the future of work’’. Now more than ever, there’s an undeniable need for technologies that enable work anywhere, whether in the office or at home. (more…)

Shipsy to set up regional HQ in Southeast Asia, highlights aggressive hiring plans in the region

Soham Chokshi, CEO and Co-founder at Shipsy

Manila, Philippines – Shipsy, a leading SaaS-based smart logistics management platform provider, will be setting up its regional headquarters (HQ) in Indonesia to strengthen its presence in Southeast Asia (SEA). The regional HQ will enable the organization to provide faster, better and localized support to existing and drive new business growth in Singapore, Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and Indonesia.

Southeast Asia is witnessing rapid growth in the retail, eCommerce, express logistics and on-demand delivery space. According to reports, eCommerce sales will nearly double to $254bn by the end of 2026. The region’s online food delivery industry is already expected to treble in the coming five years and reach $28bn in transactions. The regional presence will help Shipsy tap into these growing opportunities. (more…)

11th Philippine SME Business Expo – Virtual Edition

With only 3 weeks left until the opening of the Philippines’ biggest business expo for SMEs, Start-Ups & Entrepenerus, don’t miss your chance to explore 100 exhibitors showcasing new business solutions and opportunities to grow your business.

The 11th Philippine SME Business Expo – Virtual Edition is happening on March 16-18, 2022. This year’s event will have a special focus on how SMEs can tech-up their business to prosper in the new digital economy and will be joined by 3,000 attendees and 100 exhibitors.

You don’t need to travel anywhere as you can attend online. Register now to attend for FREE at philsme.com/visit-us





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Society Pass (SoPa) completes acquisition of Pushkart.ph expanding Southeast Asia footprint

Dennis Nguyen - Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Society Pass (SoPa)
  • Society Pass (SoPa) endeavors to revolutionize the online grocery shopping market in Philippines through this strategic acquisition
  • E-commerce industry in the Philippines is witnessing exponential growth and is expected to be at US$40 billion in 2025
  • SoPa is now poised to bring amplified value to consumers by allowing them to experience hassle-free shopping anytime, anywhere they want through Pushkart.ph
  • The company aims to empower more existing and new merchants in Philippines to reach the online market by allowing them to transform their shops digitally

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