Thai E-Commerce Enabler Raises USD 15 Million

Thai E-Commerce Enabler Raises USD 15 Million

Jan 1, 2020

Bangkok-headquartered ecommerce enabler, aCommerce announced the closing of a USD 15 million funding round from Indies Capital Partners on 14 January 2020. The USD 15 million funding from Indies Capital Partners follows a USD 10 million funding round from existing...
Saigon Co-op Launches Three New Supermarkets in Vietnam

Saigon Co-op Launches Three New Supermarkets in Vietnam

Jan 1, 2020

Saigon Co.op opened three new Co.opmart supermarkets in An Giang, Ho Chi Minh City and Dak Lak in Vietnam, increasing its total number of stores to 126. Each of these stores sell more than 30,000 items, including foods, cosmetics, clothes and household goods, and...
Thai Central Pattana to Invest Over USD 700 Million by 2022

Thai Central Pattana to Invest Over USD 700 Million by 2022

Nov 1, 2019

Thailand’s largest mall operator, Central Pattana Pcl, has announced that it will invest around USD 723 million by 2022 in new projects and store renovations. Thai Central Pattana will invest in new projects in Ayutthaya, Si Racha and Chanthaburi, developing  malls,...
On-Demand Laundry Startup from Spain Comes to Vietnam

On-Demand Laundry Startup from Spain Comes to Vietnam

Nov 1, 2019

Spanish laundry services start-up Mr Jeff has announced plans to license 30 franchisees this year in Vietnam with the first 15 to open in major cities and provinces including Hanoi, HCM City, Hai Phong, Da Nang, and An Giang. The announcement came soon after the...
Indonesia’s Halal Law Comes into Effect

Indonesia’s Halal Law Comes into Effect

Nov 1, 2019

Indonesia’s Halal Product Law came into effect as of 17 October 2019. The Halal Law regulates the processing, materials and certification of Halal products, on top of establishing partnerships with international Halal agencies. It is hoped that the Halal...