Category: Platforms
Manila, Philippines — GCash, a leading financial technology company in the Philippines, has launched a new contactless payment solution powered by the company’s “Tap to Pay” feature, which uses the Near Field Communication (NFC) technology. This allows payments to be accepted at more than 150 million...
Indonesia – ByteDance’s TikTok has temporarily suspended its LIVE feature in Indonesia as the country grapples with escalating political unrest and violent protests. A TikTok spokesperson confirmed the move in a statement carried by AFP and reported by CNA, saying, “Out of an abundance of caution, TikTok...
The feature runs on Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, which provides insights into customer behaviour and preferences.
It noted that AI-driven search is reshaping optimisation practices, with brand mentions emerging as a critical factor — as around 78% of respondents now rank them as essential for SEO performance.
USA – HI-CHEW, the fruity-flavoured candy brand from Morinaga & Company, has returned to Fortnite Creative Islands by Epic Games for the third year in a row, unveiling a new collaboration that features branded mini-games and exclusive in-game rewards. Powered by Super League, the limited-time activation...
The moves were made following a recent Senate hearing that tackled the issue of online gambling in the country.
A company spokesperson said that the firm aims to help brands achieve both long-term awareness and business growth through its campaigns.
Indonesia – MOVE has teamed up with the ASEAN Tourism Association (ASEANTA) to launch an integrated microsite designed to strengthen regional tourism integration and connectivity across Southeast Asia. The ‘Discover Asean’ platform, launched in conjunction with ASEAN’s 58th anniversary, seeks to make...
Touted as the country’s first and only fully app-based mobile service — and among the first few globally — KiQ allows users to customise their plans entirely through the KiQ App, giving them full control over how they stay connected.
Indonesia – Indonesian OTT platform Vidio has teamed up with Shopee to launch Vidio Shopping, featuring ‘Vidio Affiliate Shopping Ads’—making it the first OTT platform in Indonesia to integrate affiliate e-commerce directly into its programming. The new feature, powered by Shopee, allows...
