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Indonesia – To strengthen its position as a high-quality, mid-to-high-end stationery brand, Bantex has unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh alongside a significant expansion of its product line in Indonesia. 

Launched at a conference in Jakarta, Bantex introduced 31 new categories and over 600 SKUs, marking a major milestone in its brand revitalization. This initiative includes a significant expansion of product offerings, the launch of innovative items, and upgrades to its visual identity, such as refreshed packaging and design, all tailored to meet the needs of both local and global markets.

The expanded product line spans a diverse range of categories, including writing materials, notebooks, office stationery, storage solutions, binding, adhesives, and document management tools. Additionally, it introduces smart devices such as attendance machines, scanners, laminators, shredders, and safes, further solidifying Bantex’s position as a one-stop solution for high-quality stationery and office needs.

During the event, Bantex’s senior leader emphasised the importance of their recent brand refresh and strategic expansion. He noted that these efforts are aimed not only at achieving growth but also at bolstering market confidence and outlook. He further elaborated that the company is committed to innovation and leadership in delivering top-tier stationery solutions.

Meanwhile, a senior leader from RUHONG Group, Bantex’s new shareholder, highlighted the potential of Indonesia’s growing market and reaffirmed the group’s commitment to investing in Bantex. He outlined plans to enhance local manufacturing capabilities and create job opportunities, emphasising that these efforts aim to drive long-term growth and foster a brighter future.

Bantex’s brand launch conference marked a key milestone, showcasing its refreshed image and “Achieving made easy” philosophy. The initiatives highlight Bantex’s commitment to innovation and quality, solidifying its position as a leader in high-end stationery tailored to diverse client needs.

Manila, Philippines – Lista, Philippine-grown bookkeeping app for MSMEs has announced that they have raised an oversubscribed round from various venture capital firms, including 1982 Ventures, East Ventures, Saison Capital, and Alternate Ventures, as well as Monde Nissin Family Ventures’ Willy Arifin, and prominent angel investors. 

Through the new funding, Lista said that it will be growing its team and expanding its product offering to reach more MSMEs in the country, including freelancers, logistics operators, and riders, among others.

Lista, which was launched in September 2021, offers a free and secure way of managing finances such as tracking debts, recording transactions, and issuing invoices.

Aaron Villegas, Lista’s co-founder, shared that helping MSMEs has always been an advocacy close to his heart, seeing how his own family dealt with running a community store in the past.

“I spent almost a year just talking to various MSMEs in the province and trying different ideas to help them grow. And that’s when I realized that the first thing to do to really help them grow is through digitization and replacing pen and paper with easy-to-use tech,” said Villegas.

Meanwhile, Khriz Lim, the co-founder of Lista, stated, “Through this app, we want to revolutionize the way MSMEs operate and provide them with a reliable digital partner for small businesses in the country.”