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Singapore – BeLive Technology, a live commerce and shoppable short video provider, is collaborating with DigiLive, a technology and media player in Vietnam. The partnership aims to create interactive content for consumers and brands in Vietnam.

As part of the partnership, DigiLive and BeLive Technology are set to integrate retail into content, producing shoppable and curated content that elevates shopping experiences.

Being interactive in nature, the video content brought by the collaboration aims to transition from passive shopping to e-commerce that blends engagement and entertainment.

Through shoppable video content, viewers can check and purchase items conveniently. Live streams also allow consumers to ask questions about the products and receive answers in real-time.

Brands can also benefit from the partnership, enabling them to boost engagement and sales while encouraging loyalty.

With the demands brought by the dynamic digital economy in Vietnam, BeLive and DigiLive are introducing a line-up of products and services that address the needs of both brands and consumers. These offerings include live-stream shopping, AI-powered content moderation, and performance analytics.

“Vietnam is an exciting market with immense potential. The team is committed to helping businesses in Vietnam harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI), interactive live and video solutions to build deeper connections with their customers and drive tangible results,” Kenneth Tan, chief executive officer of BeLive Technology, said.

“We’re thrilled to join forces with BeLive to bring a new dimension to interactive marketing and commerce in Vietnam. By combining with BeLive’s cutting-edge streaming technology, we’re set to create an unparalleled shopping experience that is as entertaining as it is effective. This partnership marks a significant step forward in how we connect brands with consumers, making shopping more interactive, engaging, and accessible. We’re excited about the potential this collaboration holds to redefine the e-commerce landscape in Vietnam and beyond,” Chi Tran, founder of DigiLive, said.

Singapore – Live commerce and shoppable short video provider BeLive Technology has announced a new partnership with Star Live, a live streaming platform based in Singapore. This latest collaboration aims to connect both the retail and celebrity worlds, to help increase sales for global brands.

For this partnership, Star Live has enlisted the help of some of Singapore’s recognised names, including Jack Neo,Terence Cao and Dawn Yeoh, to usher in a new era of e-commerce through providing consumer-star engagement and unparalleled entertainment. 

It will see BeLive Technology elevate entire online shopping experiences, from a mere transaction to a must-attend online star-studded affair, bringing an end to the days of passive shopping.

The collaboration will also see Star Live launch its first vertical web drama series titled ‘The Executioner’, which will feature celebrities such as Vincent Ng and Thai influencer Fah Chatchaya Suthisuwan, also popularly known as ‘Fah Fah’. The vertical web drama series will tap on BeLive’s technologies to make it interactive and shoppable.

Kenneth Tan, CEO of BeLive Technology, said, “This latest partnership between BeLive and Star Live will see some of the biggest celebrities in Asia take part in must-experience shoppable video sessions. These will not only provide more engaging content for consumers but also help brands increase sales on the back of inflation. I believe live streaming represents the future of e-commerce as today’s consumers crave online interaction.”

He added, “Add that to rapid advances in streaming technology, the integration of AI and celebrities and shopping suddenly becomes a more enjoyable, star studded affair. We are hugely excited to be teaming up with Star Live and look forward to transforming how shoppers make those all-important, online purchases.”

Meanwhile, Terence Cao, founder of Star Live, commented, “We’re thrilled to join forces with BeLive to bring a new dimension to live commerce. By combining our celebrity-driven content with BeLive’s cutting-edge streaming technology, we’re set to create an unparalleled shopping experience that is as entertaining as it is effective. This partnership marks a significant step forward in how we connect brands with consumers, making shopping more interactive, engaging, and accessible. We’re excited about the potential this collaboration holds to redefine the e-commerce landscape in Asia and beyond.”

Singapore – Live commerce and shoppable short video provider BeLive Technology has announced a partnership with Japanese entertainment platform mysta, aimed at offering interactive live streaming capabilities to artists so that they can audition and showcase their talents.

The new solution, powered by BeLive Technology means users can stream interactive auditions at both a local and nationwide level, offering participants real-time engagement and feedback. While it is possible to produce videos directly from mysta’s existing platform, this new solution goes beyond that, by supporting live streaming and immediate online interaction. 

Furthermore, BeLive Technology and mysta plan to jointly add new live video capabilities to their existing portfolio for the Japanese market in the future.

Kenneth Tan, CEO of BeLive Technology, said, “We are excited to partner with mysta and power video-first engagement for Singaporean audiences. Under Morikawa-san and Takahashi-san’s leadership, mysta has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation and elevating the entertainment industry. We are delighted to advance the adoption of live video in Singapore with mysta.”

Meanwhile, Akihito Takahashi, CEO and president of mysta, commented, “We are delighted to partner with BeLive Technology, a leader in live streaming solutions. By harnessing BeLive Technology’s expertise, we can enhance the live streaming experience on the mysta platform, enabling content creators and aspiring talents to connect with their fans and unlock new opportunities.”

The new partnership expands on BeLive Technology’s growing number of clients, including Grab, Shopback, and Revieve.

Singapore – Top e-commerce platform in Indonesia, iStyle.id, which offers a wide range of products in Korean beauty, fashion, and lifestyle, has partnered with Singapore-based live commerce and shoppable short video solutions provider BeLive Technology. 

BeLive Technology’s platform for iStyle.id will enable the latter to activate the continuously growing channel of live commerce, allowing its users to buy products through said means which includes shoppable video content and interactive features. Meanwhile, the latest collaboration marks BeLive Technology’s further expansion across Asia as well as the opportunity to advance Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) channels.

The new capabilities by iStyle.id aim to maximise the interaction with customers and deliver an engaging shopping experience. According to BeLive, since the platform launched, iStyle.id has seen an average 250 per cent increase in the company’s month-on-month live sales.

Steven Calvin Victory, CEO of iStyle.id, commented, “iStyle.id’s journey with BeLive Technology in the past year has had a good impact on the company’s growth as [an] e-commerce in Korean beauty, fashion, and lifestyle. In the future, iStyle.id will add more than 500 various products and we hope that with [BeLive Technology,] we can improve our strategic campaign to provide the best live shopping for our consumers.”

Meanwhile, Kenneth Tan, CEO and Co-founder of BeLive Technology, believes that the partnership with iStyle.id will trailblaze live shopping adoption in Indonesia, which is one of Southeast Asia’s leading Direct-to-Consumers economies. 

“iStyle.id has been very innovative and transformed itself to be a market leader in the field of live commerce and shoppable short videos. We are happy to be able to support them in their digital transformation journey,” Tan said.

iStyle.id’s live commerce and short-video features are available on both its web and mobile apps. 

Singapore – Shopping and rewards platform ShopBack has partnered with BeLive Technology, a Singapore-based live streaming solutions provider, to power its video-first commerce efforts. This marks a significant step forward for the live commerce industry in Singapore and Southeast Asia. 

The new solution allows ShopBack live viewers to access exclusive promotions, creative video content, and interactive video features powered by BeLive Technology. It aims to maximise interaction between its hosts and the community, to deliver an entertaining shopping experience.

BeLive Technology said that the first live stream saw its vouchers sold out within minutes of going live. Merchant partners will get access to ShopBack’s live campaigns which are curated specially for them. The immersive experience and interaction between merchant partners and viewers will help build customer loyalty and a stronger community.

Currently, the collaboration is only available to ShopBack’s Singapore users however plans are in place to expand into all of ShopBack’s territories across Asia in the near future. It also marks BeLive Technology’s expansion across Asia as well as the opportunity to explore additional Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) markets.

Kenneth Tan, CEO and co-founder of BeLive Technology, commented that they are delighted to partner with ShopBack and power video-first commerce for one of Asia’s most loved brands. 

“Live video’s authenticity and descriptive nature have great alignment with ShopBack’s ability to help shoppers make smarter purchase decisions. We are incredibly excited to allow help ShopBack’s users discover, research and shop better with our interactive video solutions,” said Tan.

Meanwhile, Fern Nannaphat, country manager of ShopBack Singapore, noted, “We will continue adopting new solutions to win our users over with the best deals and most engaging content. This live stream feature has proven to be a vital addition to the ShopBack ecosystem, where we deepen the engagement with our users and offer our merchants an immersive way to promote their products.”

Singapore – Singapore-based live streaming solutions provider, BeLive Technology, has partnered with Revieve, a personalised digital brand experience company, to bring a new solution for beauty products virtual try-on, delivering a personalised online shopping experience for customers across APAC.

The new solution powered by BeLive Technology integrates Revieve’s AI/AR capabilities into a single platform that offers a seamless customer experience for users. Through this collaboration, brands and retailers can reach out to millions of clients in Asia, enhancing real-time live engagement with their customers before, during, and after a live stream. 

By equipping beauty retailers with a set of AI/AR-driven online experiences, the new platform allows brands to better understand their audience. With the insights provided by AI technology, companies can offer tailored product recommendations based on clients’ unique preferences and skin concerns as they engage in real-time via live streaming shopping. Users can also experience virtual try-on of several skin and beauty products through the platform’s AR capabilities.

Kenneth Tan, CEO and co-founder of BeLive Technology, said, “This collaboration with Revieve will mark a new age for beauty brands and retailers who want to leverage video consumption and streaming content in order to engage with shoppers in a way that’s on-trend with how people consume media. We are delighted to power Revieve’s new platform that will revolutionise the online beauty retail world.”

Meanwhile, Yusuke Mori, Revieve’s country manager for Japan, noted that live streaming is no longer a novelty – live video is changing the way brands interact with their audiences and has already become a preferred way for users to consume new content. 

“Together with BeLive Technology, we empower brands and retailers to build elevated personal experiences and capture shoppers anytime, anywhere, and engage with them more meaningfully than ever before,” said Mori.

In May 2022, BeLive Technology has launched its new Live Commerce Software as a Service (SaaS) solution called ‘Live One-to-Many Retail Application’ (LORA), which is specifically for retail and e-commerce industry players.

Singapore – Singapore-based live streaming solutions provider, BeLive Technology, has launched its new Live Commerce Software as a Service (SaaS) solution called ‘Live One-to-Many Retail Application’ (LORA), which is specifically for retail and e-commerce industry players. This includes a set of live shopping features at a lower maintenance cost designed to help brands engage with their consumers on a more immersive and interactive level, turning the usual monologue of videos into a dialogue of live streaming capabilities.

The new solution enables businesses to customise the platform according to their branding design, as well as install and go live quickly and easily. Live shopping allows for more personalised online engagement, immersive virtual events, and immediate interactivity. Therefore, brands, retailers, or e-commerce marketplaces that are looking to create meaningful experiences for their clients will immensely benefit from BeLive Technology’s LORA. 

Moreover, the new platform enables businesses to build more intimate relationships with users and keep them loyal to brands. It also allows brands to easily maintain the technology at a lower cost.

Kenneth Tan, BeLive Technology’s CEO and co-founder, shared that since 2016, they have been working with a diverse set of brands across the globe, and this is why they notice a large demand from the industry for an affordable and scalable solution. 

“Our experience in the interactive streaming space, serving notable retail leaders puts us in the best position to build this product for the industry. We know what features are effective and impactful, and our expertise in developing custom solutions gives us that edge. Therefore, this product will allow us to empower brands across the retail and eCommerce space to go live faster and offer meaningful online shopping experiences to their customers,” said Tan.

Singapore – Live streaming solutions BeLive Technology has piloted a live shopping campaign with Southeast Asian super app Grab called ‘Grab Live Beta’. The said campaign is now first available in Vietnam as well as Thailand. 

‘Grab Live Beta’ will allow participating merchants on Grab to engage with consumers in real-time, while increasing their overall visibility and brand awareness. Some of the features available in the live shopping campaign include addressing enquiries via the chat function and a new virtual gifting beta feature that allows consumers to show their support for content or influencers that interest them.

Commenting on the new partnership between BeLive Technology and Grab, Kenneth Tan, CEO and co-founder at BeLive Technology, said, “BeLive Technology is delighted to power live streams for Southeast Asia’s leading super-app, Grab. Merchants on Grab Live would be able to build meaningful connections with their customers and order directly on lossless, low-latency live video. This collaboration reinforces our commitment to empowering brands around the world.”

The new campaign follows after BeLive Technology has recently raised S$6m in a bridge funding round, bringing the company’s total funding to S$10m. BeLive Technology operates from Singapore and Vietnam, and has delivered 3.7 billion minutes of live video to over 100 million viewers worldwide.