Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Vegetables, but not vegetarian

[MW Weekend] Here’s why you need to listen to the unspoken...

Sensitivity to cultural events is now a common practice for corporations, especially for those who deal with the general public.

Uniqlo, Muji & Daiso all in one, but Chinese?

How this company doubled revenue to US$1.5 billion in just one year, and the other companies that are trying the same thing.

Rise of niche ecommerce in SEA, probably to be captured by...

How Facebook is quietly positioning themselves to capture some of the ecommerce marketplace in Southeast Asia.

Something’s up with Billboards in Jakarta

If you have been driving around Jakarta lately (as we have, a lot!), you might have noticed something odd among the usual billboard ads. Anti-Mainstream Yes,...

Why no English media reported THAT Blue incident

A few days ago, we published a blog post on how Bluegogo, the bike sharing company once valued at US$150m, went into free fall...

How to market effectively in SEA without cracking your head

Offline marketing prowess makes all the difference. It is increasingly becoming a crowded space for advertisers to promote their brands online. Not only is...

The bizarre event that ruined a US$150m company

So the rumours that have been spreading for months have finally authenticated: Bluegogo, once China’s 3rd biggest shared bicycles operator, folded. There are many...

Alipay & WeChat Pay stick, GrabPay doesn’t, literally

We came across this at a florist in Singapore. What does this tell us? Some of our thoughts: Alipay and WeChat Pay are very present...

Mobile payment in Southeast Asia – overview and trends – Part...

Can someone replicate the success of Wechat Pay or Alipay? Our Chinese entrepreneur friends believe that the low penetration of banking services in South...

Incentives and cashback: what works and what doesn’t

Someone in Singapore sent us a copy of a promotional letter she had received: That is a lot of hassle to get (maximum) $30...

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