2024 trends transforming Southeast Asia’s insurance landscape

Southeast Asia's insurance sector is undergoing a massive transformation to keep up with evolving market demands and maintain competitiveness. In the Philippines, where insurance penetration is at a mere 1.68%, the industry is grappling with persistent challenges such as complexities, outdated systems, and regulatory hurdles. However, amidst these obstacles, the industry is forging ahead with innovation and modernization with insurtechs emerging as crucial drivers of this change, fueling efficiency enhancements and elevating customer experiences. 

917Ventures supports Filipino MSMEs adopt digital processes with MemoApp

Manila, Philippines, 12 February 2024– While digitalization is valuable for businesses across various scales, it is a critical need for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). MSMEs, unlike bigger businesses, are less likely to introduce digital practices despite these tools allowing them to improve operational processes, foster innovation, and ability to rapidly respond to market changes to remain competitive amidst …

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SEEK, Jobstreet and Jobsdb unify marketplace platforms, transforming job and talent search experience

SEEK has successfully merged its Asia Pacific (APAC) employment marketplaces – SEEK, Jobstreet and Jobsdb – which will operate under a single platform powered by SEEK’s world-class AI technology, while retaining their individual brands. This integration brings together millions of talents and employers across the APAC region to connect more of the right people with …

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Retail planning platform, RELEX Solutions, witness remarkable rise in business growth – 31% more retailers seeking to enhance end-to-end operations

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – RELEX Solutions announced closing 2023 with remarkable growth across annual recurring revenue (ARR), customer net promoter score (NPS) satisfaction, and new customer signings. Overall, RELEX saw 42% year-over-year growth of reported subscription revenue in 2023, and in Q4 2023 realized its 66th quarter of consecutive ARR growth. This growth is attributed to new and …

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PepsiCo Launches Its Second Edition Greenhouse Accelerator Program in APAC to Accelerate Development of Climate-Positive Solutions

PepsiCo announces the launch of the second Greenhouse Accelerator program in Asia Pacific (APAC) region. Following the success of last year’s program, PepsiCo is looking to make an even greater impact on the food and beverage sector in the region by collaborating with and supporting entrepreneurs who are developing innovative solutions in sustainable agriculture, climate action, and the circular economy.

RELEX Solutions strengthens retail planning solutions in the Philippines with new acquisition of Optimity

MANILA, PHILIPPINES — RELEX Solutions, provider of unified supply chain and retail planning solutions, has announced that it has acquired Optimity, a supply chain planning and optimization provider. The acquisition will bolster the RELEX retail and supply chain platform with daily production planning, optimization, and production scheduling capabilities which are crucial for the end-to-end consumer goods value chain. …

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Cebu Pacific Wins Accolades as Among Best Low-Cost, Safest Airlines in the World

Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, started the year strong -- winning three awards from two international bodies for being one of the best low-cost airlines in the world, its sustainable operations, and its safety record. CEB was hailed Best Low-Cost Airline Brand in the Philippines for 2023 by the World Economic Magazine, …

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COMCO concludes 2023 with global recognition from MarCom Awards in USA, ICCO Global Awards in UK, and Campaign Asia-Pacific Awards in HK

COMCO Southeast Asia, the New PR and Smart Social agency of global award-winning and powerhouse communications group COMCO Mundo League of Enterprises, and its partner brand Century Tuna, the leading canned tuna product in the Philippines, continue to garner recognition from various international award-giving organizations including MarCom Awards in the USA, International Communications Consultancy Organisation …

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PLDT’s program for mom entrepreneurs shines at the 3rd UN Global Compact Network Philippines’ SDG Awards

The Philippines’ largest integrated telecommunications network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) has been recognized at the 3rd United Nations Global Compact Network Philippines’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Awards for its Madiskarte Moms PH (MMPH) program. Representatives from PLDT’s Sustainability Office and PLDT Home receive the award recognizing Madiskarte Moms PH at the 3rd United Nations Global Compact Network …

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