Category: Platforms
Indonesia – Fynd, the AI-native retail technology company backed by Reliance Retail Ventures Limited, has entered the Indonesian market, introducing its integrated commerce, supply chain and design platform as part of its Southeast Asia expansion. The launch brings Fynd’s full-stack retail ecosystem...
Japan – Rakuten Ichiba, Japan’s largest online marketplace, has opened its doors to merchants from six new countries, expanding its global reach to new global markets adding Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Switzerland, and New Zealand. They join China, North America, Australia, the UK, Germany, and...
Jakarta, Indonesia – The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia (Komdigi) and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (Indosat or IOH) have officially launched Sahabat-AI, a homegrown app-based AI platform designed to make artificial intelligence more accessible and empower adoption...
Manila, Philippines – The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Council (CICC) are monitoring the operations of messaging application Telegram in the Philippines, following a rise in reported illegal activities on the platform....
Bangkok, Thailand – Tencent Cloud has entered a partnership with Thai e-commerce superapp Amaze to enhance the platform’s livestreaming capabilities, as both companies tap into the growing shoppertainment trend in Thailand. Through the collaboration, Amaze will integrate Tencent Cloud’s livestreaming...
Vietnam – The State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) is tightening oversight of artificial intelligence in banking, mandating that banks and e-wallet providers inform customers before AI systems are used in direct interactions. A report by Việt Nam News says the move comes in a draft circular on safety, risk management,...
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Tokyo, Japan – Rakuten Group, Inc. has partnered with Google to introduce YouTube Shopping to Rakuten Ichiba, marking the first time the affiliate programme has launched with a company in Japan. The collaboration enables viewers to purchase products featured in YouTube videos directly from Rakuten Ichiba. ...
Bangkok, Thailand – True Corporation has partnered with Myanmar-based entertainment platform Mahar to offer Myanmar digital content to subscribers in Thailand, targeting the country’s migrant community. The collaboration will allow users in Thailand to access Mahar’s catalogue of films, television series...
New Zealand – HBO Max will launch as a direct-to-consumer streaming service in Aotearoa New Zealand in mid-2026. The standalone service marks the next step in the platform’s global rollout, following its recent revamp last 2025. The announcement follows successful launches in Australia in 2025, and...
