Fintech Xendit partners with BillEase for cardless installment option in PH

Manila, Philippines – Xendit, the Indonesian-based fintech, has partnered with Philippine-based ‘buy now, pay later’ solutions BillEase in bringing cardless installment options in the Philippines through their new joint solution ‘PayLater’ that allows merchants to offer convenient, card-free installments where the majority of shoppers remain cardless or unbanked. Xendit, which allows...

Lexer, customer data platform for retailers, lands A$34M funding

Melbourne, Australia – Australian-based startup Lexer, which provides a customer data platform for brands and retailers, has raised AU$33.5M in Series B funding, bringing its total funding to AU$43M. The funds will be used to bulk up its team, accelerate product development, and expand globally. The platform provides data, software,...

Snapchat survey finds majority of users in APAC feel need to present their ‘authentic’ selves online

Singapore – A new survey by social media app Snapchat found that majority of its users, or 7 in 10 of Snapchatters highly value their authenticity online, feeling the need to be recognized, seen, and heard for ‘who they are’ and for their presence on digital media to ‘reflect their...

Malaysia’s FIGHT Esports teams up with TikTok to bring live gaming events to platform for SEA users

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Global esports organizer Forest Interactive Gaming Habitat Team (FIGHT) and video-sharing app TikTok have partnered to launch TikTok Gaming Ground PH (TikTok GGPH), an esports dedicated account, within the platform. This marks the start of a year-long partnership between TikTok Southeast Asia and FIGHT Esports, which...

Fashion brand Pomelo ties up with TikTok to launch exclusive 13-piece capsule collection

Singapore – Pomelo, an omnichannel fashion platform in Southeast Asia, has launched its latest collection, an exclusive 13-piece wardrobe line created in collaboration with video-sharing app Tiktok. Through the collection, which officially dropped Wednesday, Pomelo and TikTok aim to empower Gen Zs and Millennials to boldly express themselves and embrace...

Uber Eats HK expands to Tsing Yi

Hong Kong – Uber Eats in Hong Kong has expanded to Tsing Yi, an island in the urban area of Hong Kong. Elisa Janiec, general manager of Uber Eats Hong Kong, said that they are thrilled to introduce Uber Eats to Tsing Yi, as they believe that delicious food is...

Facebook, Australia mend ties as amendments applied to Media Bargaining Code

Australia – Facebook has decided to restore news provision for Australian users on its platform after the country’s government announced its latest amendments to the news media bargaining code. On 17 February, Facebook broke the announcement that it will be restricting the users in the country from sharing and viewing...

AdColony wins sponsorship deal with Mobile Legends through game consultancy partnership

Singapore – Mobile ad platform AdColony has announced that it has struck a sponsorship deal with the popular mobile game Mobile Legends: Bang Bang through a partnership with Mana, a Singapore-based gaming and esports brand consultancy firm. The partnership entails AdColony to offer brands in Southeast Asia a streamlined approach...

GrabMart unveils new free delivery grocery shopping promo

Manila, Philippines – GrabMart, an on-demand everyday goods delivery service by Grab, has announced the launch of its “Unlimited Free Delivery” campaign, which will be available from February 01 to March 31, 2021. Through GrabMart, customers can buy groceries, packaged food, healthcare products, beauty products, gifts, and many more via...

Emirates’ direct connect platform offers exclusive content for travel agents

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Global airline Emirates has announced that Emirates Gateway, a direct connect platform, will offer travel partners and agents of the airline exclusive content, including bespoke products and services, as well as differentiated pricing. Emirates Gateway was initially launched in October last year, and is in...