Why Alibaba's $1 billion Lazada deal is good for business in Southeast Asia
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Why Alibaba's $1 billion Lazada deal is good for business in Southeast Asia

8y Sophie Loras

Why Alibaba's $1 billion Lazada deal is good for b...

Ecommerce in Southeast Asia has been given a huge boost after Alibaba announced a US$1 billion investment for a controlling stake in Lazada this week,...

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Snapshot: Crisis management in Indonesia and other challenges
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Snapshot: Crisis management in Indonesia and other challenges

8y Sophie Loras

Snapshot: Crisis management in Indonesia and other...

Indonesia has one of APAC's fastest growing digital landscapes, but brands remain unprepared when crisis strikes, says industry pioneer, Harry Deje. R...

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Six stats of the week and what they mean for marketers in the Asia Pacific
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Six stats of the week and what they mean for marketers in the Asia Pacific

8y Sophie Loras

Six stats of the week and what they mean for marke...

What does US$7 have to do with ecommerce in China? Quite a lot. It's one of five stats we've selected from around APAC this week. Read More...

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Why Facebook's botched Free Basics in India doesn't really matter
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Why Facebook's botched Free Basics in India doesn't really matter

8y Idris Nagri

Why Facebook's botched Free Basics in India doesn'...

Facebook's failed Free Basics in India won't have any real impact. As the social network continues to grow, it can expect to dominate this market in t...

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Wearable technology takes center stage in stats of the week
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Wearable technology takes center stage in stats of the week

8y Sophie Loras

Wearable technology takes center stage in stats of...

The week in numbers starts with wearable technologies and the Internet of Things, but ultimately, it's mobile technologies that make the world go roun...

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How many channels do brands need for a multichannel strategy?
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How many channels do brands need for a multichannel strategy?

8y Sophie Loras

How many channels do brands need for a multichanne...

Any retail marketing strategy in Asia needs a minimum of three channels, according to regional experts. Read More...

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How China's WeChat Wallet is going global
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How China's WeChat Wallet is going global

8y Sophie Loras

How China's WeChat Wallet is going global

China's WeChat Wallet is expanding into global markets, but key to its success will depend on both user and vendor uptake. Read More...

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Six of our favorite stats of the week from APAC
Asia

Six of our favorite stats of the week from APAC

8y Sophie Loras

Six of our favorite stats of the week from APAC

The Asia Pacific is home to more than four billion people. This week's industry statistics reflect the huge growth in digital uptake in this region, a...

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2016 E-commerce predictions for Southeast Asia
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2016 E-commerce predictions for Southeast Asia

8y Sophie Loras

2016 E-commerce predictions for Southeast Asia

E-commerce in Southeast Asia is set to overtake the U.S. in the next five years, according to a panel of experts at ClickZ Live Bangkok. Read More...

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Facebook launches slideshow for video content in emerging markets
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Facebook launches slideshow for video content in emerging markets

8y Sophie Loras

Facebook launches slideshow for video content in e...

Facebook's new slideshow image tool will be welcomed by brands that hope to serve up more video content to consumers in emerging markets. Read More...

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How Asia Leads Innovative Shopping Experiences
Asia

How Asia Leads Innovative Shopping Experiences

9y Idris Nagri

How Asia Leads Innovative Shopping Experiences

Innovation in Asia has resulted in retailers creating e-commerce environments that can cater to consumers' needs, in order to yield positive and ultim...

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Mobile-First Marketing Tips for Asia's Mobile-Only Consumers
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Mobile-First Marketing Tips for Asia's Mobile-Only Consumers

9y Idris Nagri

Mobile-First Marketing Tips for Asia's Mobile-Only...

Asian consumers are not only mobile-first audiences, but in some cases are mobile-only. Here are five tips for getting mobile marketing in Asia's emer...

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The Future of India Is E-Commerce
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The Future of India Is E-Commerce

9y Idris Nagri

The Future of India Is E-Commerce

Less than a quarter of India's population has access to the Internet today, but the country's future in e-commerce appears promising. Read More...

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