MANILA, Philippines, March 18, 2024 – For most people, understanding insurance boils down to the four most common types: life, health, auto, and long-term disability. While awareness of insurance importance is increasing, the aforementioned traditional insurance products are failing to resonate with many people due to various reasons including affordability, accessibility, and relevance. These factors …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, March 18, 2024 – In the Philippines, despite the financial industry’s recent attempts at digitalization, customers still face significant hurdles when it comes to accessing credit products. A recent study by TransUnion Philippines showed that 94% of Filipino Gen Zs see the importance of credit and lending products to reach their financial goals. …
Continue reading Zed launches first credit card created for Filipino young professionals
Manila, Philippines, 15 March 2024– The Philippines is on track towards becoming a US$35 billion economy by 2025. But even with the promising outlook, the country’s workforce remains challenged by a digital skills gap that hampers its transformation into a truly digital nation. According to the 2023 World Digital Competitiveness Ranking by the International Institute for Management Development …
Continue reading KodeGo bridges digital skills gap among Filipinos, prepares future-proof workforce
Echelon, the premier tech and startup conference in Southeast Asia organized by e27, has announced the first 26 shortlisted participants in its TOP100 Program for 2024. Launched in 2012, the TOP100 is a curated growth program for startups across the region to gain visibility, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
MANILA, PHILIPPINES, 4 March 2024– Regional insurtech Igloo has partnered with leading e-commerce platform Lazada to offer Filipino shoppers protection plans for their online purchases. This is part of Igloo’s continued mission to improve the online shopping experience through purchase protection products. “E-commerce is a fast-growing industry in the Philippines and it’s safe to say that more and …
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – RELEX Solutions, a provider of unified supply chain and retail solutions, recently introduced RELEX Mobile Pro, an advanced AI-driven in-store execution application for retailers, suppliers, wholesalers, and manufacturers. RELEX Mobile Pro is the ideal solution for retailers looking to consolidate their many in-store tools and processes. It empowers store colleagues with an easy and …
DoubleVerify ("DV") (NYSE: DV), a leading software platform for digital media measurement, data, and analytics, unveiled key insights and data on the digital advertising ecosystem and media quality landscape in Asia Pacific, including the Philippines. DoubleVerify revealed the results of the study from the report "Raising the Bar in APAC: How Media Quality and Performance Drive Outcomes" which was developed in conjunction with industry intelligence WARC.
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.
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 …
Continue reading 917Ventures supports Filipino MSMEs adopt digital processes with MemoApp
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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