KodeGo bridges digital skills gap among Filipinos, prepares future-proof workforce

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 …

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Echelon’s TOP100 2024 Boasts A More Mature Program In Its 10th Edition As First 26 Startups Are Revealed

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. 

Igloo and Lazada unveil protection plans for electronics, phone screens, and beauty products in the Philippines

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 …

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Enhancing Retail Efficiency in Fresh Food: Unveiling AI-driven RELEX Mobile Pro for Streamlined In-Store Operations

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 …

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DoubleVerify Study Reveals Disconnect Between Marketers’ Intent and Action in Media Quality Measurement in Asia Pacific

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. 

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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A star-studded Chinese New Year celebration of Beautederm and its founder Rhea Tan

How would you like to celebrate Chinese New Year with Sam Milby, Carlo Aquino, Gillian Vicencio, Kimson Tan, Patricia Tumulak, Darla Sauler, Alma Concepcion, DJ Jhai Ho, Anne Feo, Sunshine Garcia, Ynez Veneracion and Ms. Sylvia Sanchez? Because Beautederm founder and president Rhea Tan just hosted a star-studded Chinese New Year party with these celebrities at the Beautederm Headquarters in Angeles City last weekend.

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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