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MOLPay, iPay88 to introduce Digi’s vcash e-wallet as payment option

MOLPay, iPay88 to introduce Digi’s vcash e-wallet as payment option Available for all Malaysians regardless of telecom operator P2P and e-payment transactions are free for users DIGI Telecommunications Sdn Bhd (Digi) has inked agreements to appoint online payment networks MOLPay and iPay88 as partners for its mobile payment service vcash. asiae-moneye-walletfinancialmalaysiamobile paymentpayment gatewaypayment networksouth east […]

IDC recognises significant Indonesian market disruptors

IDC recognises significant Indonesian market disruptors Grab is Digital Disruptor of the Year in Indonesia and Malaysia Companies need to pick three to four things and focus IDC’s Digital Transformation Awards (DXa) recognises organisations that have significantly disrupted the market or have transformed it using digital and disruptive technologies. The Indonesian awards were given in […]

Transforming businesses with low-code platforms

Transforming businesses with low-code platforms Developers can bypass the infrastructure and re-implementation of patterns Ensures the latest resources and technology is speedily available within the organisation WE ARE living in an age where our lives are integrated with digital applications. A Nielsen study revealed that consumers spend more than 85% of their time on their […]

Airbnb: The Growth Story You Didn’t Know

Airbnb: The Growth Story You Didn’t Know Airbnb is now a household name that has surpassed industry legacy Hilton Hotels in nights booked. As of spring 2014, the platform had 10 million guests and 550,000 properties listed worldwide, along with a $10B valuation-making Airbnb worth more than legacy players like Wyndham and Hyatt. entrepreneurshipGrowth HackinginspirationMarketingoperating […]

11 Entrepreneurs Stories – Inspiring People That Found Startup Success

11 Entrepreneurs Stories – Inspiring People That Found Startup Success – LendGenius Successful startup founders are often hailed as superhuman, but the reality is they’re regular people like you and I. Well, maybe not exactly like you and I… Given the unusual lifestyle of an entrepreneur, and that so many are fueled by the promise […]

Here are the 11 cryptocurrency exchanges approved by Japanese regulators

Here are the 11 cryptocurrency exchanges approved by Japanese regulators Yesterday, Japan’s Financial Services Agency (FSA) revealed that it has approved 11 companies to run cryptocurrency exchanges in the country. The official endorsement of these operators comes several months after the FSA decided to take a more active role in the burgeoning cryptocurrency market. blockchaincryptocurrencyfinancialfundingicojapan

Does your startup really need a mobile app?

Does your startup really need a mobile app? Many young, passionate, and hot-blooded entrepreneurs are very quick to jump on the latest trends, be it posting the very first 360-degree picture on their social media pages or building their startup’s shiny new app just because everyone has one. I, for one, have been guilty of […]

Why Australia is the best place for Asian startups right now

Opinion: Why Australia is the best place for Asian startups right now When it comes to supporting startups, the ecosystem in Asia is limited in many ways. Traditionally, the region’s startups look to Singapore and Hong Kong as sources of funding and support to help them move beyond the region. However, there is another rising […]

Virtual gaming items marketplace Itemku raises $1.2m but legal issues persist

Virtual gaming items marketplace Itemku raises $1.2m but legal issues persist Five Jack, the South Korea-based company that operates a marketplace for virtual goods in Indonesia, today announced it raised US$1.2 million in series A investment from 500 Startups and Korean VC K-Run Ventures. Another Korean investor, which the company didn’t name, also put in […] The post Virtual gaming items marketplace Itemku raises $1.2m but legal issues persist appeared first on Stage Asia - Asia startups directory .

Payments company Ayopop raises $1m seed funding

Payments company Ayopop raises $1m seed funding Indonesia’s Ayopop specializes in bill payments, which means it wants users to pay for things like their phone bills, electricity, and internet services through its app. Ayopop launched about a year ago and has been angel funded so far, with some investment from venture capital firm Gree. The post Payments company Ayopop raises $1m seed funding appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

Alibaba to use blockchain to fight China’s fake food

Alibaba to use blockchain to fight China’s fake food China has a fake food problem. Counterfeit soy sauce, rice, and eggs are among the potentially deadly items found for sale. Now Alibaba, the nation’s top online shopping company, wants to fight back against fake foods by using blockchain, the tech behind Bitcoin. The post Alibaba to use blockchain to fight China’s fake food appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

Snapcart raises $3m to improve its customer engagement and analytics tech

Snapcart raises $3m to improve its customer engagement and analytics tech Indonesia-based cashback and consumer analytics startup Snapcart announced today a fresh injection of US$3 million. This is a follow-on round on the startup’s pre-series A financing that closed last year. The round was led by Vickers Venture Partners and existing investors joined in, including […] The post Snapcart raises $3m to improve its customer engagement and analytics tech appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

6 things to consider before developing your own mobile app

6 things to consider before developing your own mobile app Here are some risks associated with developing and launching your own mobile app and how to address them The post 6 things to consider before developing your own mobile app appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

What I learned growing an 8 figure business

What I learned growing an 8 figure business | OkDork.com 11 actionable tips from the learnings of my career. Sumo has grown massively in the past 12 months. Our team has more than tripled in size (now 40 people), and our revenue hit eight figures for the first time ever. I don’t say this revenue […] The post What I learned growing an 8 figure business appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

Corruption, language, lack of confidence hurt Asia’s digital workers: study

Corruption, language, lack of confidence hurt Asia’s digital workers: study The digital economy’s on its way to becoming the great equalizer of the world – but it’s got some serious obstacles to get around first. In Asia, a new report finds that government corruption, language barriers, and a lack of confidence and education about the […] The post Corruption, language, lack of confidence hurt Asia’s digital workers: study appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

Online lenders like UangTeman to face new regulations in Indonesia

Online lenders like UangTeman to face new regulations in Indonesia Indonesia’s financial services authority (OJK) is working on new rules for online money lenders, The Jakarta Globe reported earlier this week. The expected release date is between April and June this year. The regulations concern online lenders who give out loans from their own capital […] The post Online lenders like UangTeman to face new regulations in Indonesia appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

Jack Ma’s Ant Financial makes first investment in the Philippines

Jack Ma’s Ant Financial makes first investment in the Philippines Just over three months after Ant Financial first made a move into Southeast Asia with an investment in Thailand, the Chinese web giant has taken a stake in a fintech company in the Philippines. The deal, for an undisclosed amount, sees Ant Financial, maker of […] The post Jack Ma’s Ant Financial makes first investment in the Philippines appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

Sexy no more: Indonesian online lingerie store Lolalola shuts down

Sexy no more: Indonesian online lingerie store Lolalola shuts down While the startup will cease operations as of January 4, customers will still be able to continue shopping on Lolalola’s social media platform The post Sexy no more: Indonesian online lingerie store Lolalola shuts down appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

Indonesian logistics startup Anterin opens new R&D centre in Jogjakarta

Indonesian logistics startup Anterin opens new R&D centre in Jogjakarta Anterin also cited a plan for national and international expansion in 2017 The post Indonesian logistics startup Anterin opens new R&D centre in Jogjakarta appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

Eatfresh shuts retail food delivery

Funding famine gnaws at one more food startup: Eatfresh shuts retail food delivery Bangalore-based startup Eatfresh has suspended its on-demand food delivery service and is now focusing on group and bulk orders. “Dear customers, we no longer operate our on-demand meal delivery service, and will only cater to party or bulk orders in the future. The post Eatfresh shuts retail food delivery appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

The importance of working with great co-founders

The importance of working with great co-founders One powerful force that keeps us going is working with great co-founders The post The importance of working with great co-founders appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .

China spends more than ever on Alipay amid mobile payments boom

China spends more than ever on Alipay amid mobile payments boom Alipay, China’s top mobile wallet app, hit record highs in 2016 for the amount its 450 million users spent online or in stores. The app’s biggest group of spenders, the people of Shanghai, paid out an average US$20,400 last year, said the Alibaba spin-off […] The post China spends more than ever on Alipay amid mobile payments boom appeared first on Stage Asia - startups directory .