Malaysia issues licence to Elon Musk’s Starlink to bring Internet services to remote areas
The announcement comes a week after Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim held a call with Musk to discuss his companies investing in Malaysia.
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Entrapment in the ‘Kakao Kingdom’
Since its introduction as a free mobile messenger in March 2010 under its vision to “connect everything,” KakaoTalk has quickly dominated the Korean messenger app market.
Swiss watchmaker Swatch sues Malaysia for seizure of Pride watches
Most of the seized watches, which have a combined retail value of 64,795 ringgit, did not contain the 'LGBTQ' lettering, Swatch said.
Xiaomi bets bigger on India retail stores
E-commerce sales in India via Amazon and Walmart's Flipkart have surged in recent years, helping Xiaomi and others expand.
High-flying TikTok Shop rattles e-commerce in Indonesia
TikTok Shop was launched in Indonesia just over two years ago, and by the end of last year, it had become the fifth-largest e-commerce platform in Indonesia.
China’s smart home devices sector to take off
Smart home device manufacturers are ramping up efforts to leverage key digital technologies to transform and upgrade products.
How local brands beat foreign namesakes in Indonesia’s courts
Local players take advantage of loopholes in trademark law and different requirements in every region to use global brand names.
Razer hit by potential breach, hacker offering stolen data for $135k in crypto
In an earlier breach, the personal and shipping information of about 100,000 customers globally was leaked due to a server misconfiguration.
Homegrown social media platform to ‘reshape’ Cambodia’s digital landscape
Considering the digital surge, Ngeap is committed to offering a platform that addresses the unique needs and hurdles confronting local users.
The changing face of e-commerce
The rapid growth of social commerce is redefining e-commerce in Southeast Asia and threatening the market position of conventional online marketplaces.