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South East Asia Digital Standard (SEADS), an online publication, community and resource for South East Asia’s digital professionals, and industry veteran.

24/01/2023

In SEA, social commerce is seen as more than just a tool for small to medium enterprises. It is said to be something that could also potentially transform economies as a whole.

The industry could bring financial inclusion to rural communities by building trust among business owners, local buyers, & any other key players. 🙌🏽📱

Read more: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/01/12/why-social-commerce-is-critical-for-digital-transformation-for-msmes/?sh=48fd932e1f58

19/01/2023

With millions of users in SEA, Supermom has been giving enticing offers just by answering surveys. The data is used as everyone prepares for a potentially cookie-less world! 🍪🌏

Learn more: https://techcrunch.com/2023/01/09/supermom/

17/01/2023

DigiPinas, a initiative led by UBX, said that the Philippines needs to focus on making all digital plans a reality. 🚀

Learn more: https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/06/public-square/digipinas-group-calls-on-govt-to-accelerate-digital-efforts/1872946

11/01/2023

Cashless, mobile-friendly transactions as restrictions start to lift up!📱

Users traveling via Shenzhen metro rides can now pay using only the app. All thanks to the partnership Alipay+ & the subway operator. 🙌🏽

Read more: https://www.traveldailymedia.com/alipay-promotes-qr-code-connectivity-paving-ways-for-a-cash-free-mobile-friendly-travel-experience-in-chinese-mainland-for-asian-consumers/

23/12/2022

Think of the endless possibilities of having TWO POWERHOUSES partnering up! 🚀

ADA, SEA's biggest analytics, data, and artificial intelligence (AI) business + Haptik, the #1 conversational commerce platform, aim to elevate conversational commerce by things such as multilingual assistant, improved chatbots, and many more. 🙌🏽

Read more: https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ada-announces-partnership-haptik-conversational-020000099.html

21/12/2022

A single website for comparing prices across different platforms 💫

iPrice updates its website for increased convenience and transparency! This newly updated website uses AI to remove misleading offers 👏🏽

Learn more: https://www.digitalnewsasia.com/business/iprice-help-online-shoppers-find-e-commerce-deals

13/12/2022

With just a few clicks and scrolls, you can purchase ALMOST ANYTHING online. 👩🏽‍💻

E-commerce has been sped up since the pandemic BUT how do you, as a brand, stand out? In Asia, users are drawn to those who elevate online experience -, particularly through the metaverse. 👀

Know more: https://www.campaignlive.co.uk/article/following-marketing-trends-creating-%E2%80%94-digital-mobile-led-future-already-emerging-apac/1807422

03/12/2022

Financial services are now simpler and more accessible! 💵

With more people having access to digital payment systems, the need for continuous improvement is a MUST. Now, countries are working with the Tech for Good Institute research in adopting advanced payment technologies. 📘📲

Read more: https://www.biometricupdate.com/202211/trust-at-center-of-digital-id-for-financial-services-in-southeast-asia-uk-still-struggle

30/11/2022

Shopee levels up their game! 🏆

The brand's efforts definitely have been effective for it has ranked top in the APAC alongside some of the giants, like Google and Samsung. 👏🏽

Shopee ranked in Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. 🧡

24/11/2022

Advanced and sustainable technology? 🌍

Microsoft and Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) are working hand-in-hand to develop green technologies. ♻️

This will be done through the Singapore GreenTech Framework, where enterprises are invited to create sustainable and carbon-aware applications. 👏🏽

Know more: https://news.microsoft.com/en-sg/2022/11/17/singapore-advances-plans-to-become-a-leading-innovation-digital-sustainability-hub-in-southeast-asia/

22/11/2022

Carlos Barrera, the CEO of Lazada, one of the eCommerce giants in SEA, said that they aim to make the platform "inflation-proof" by the in-app vouchers and affordable prices. 📦📉

To make this happen, they are working closely with Lazada sellers in creating promotions and discounts. 👏🏽

Know more: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/companies/850074/lazada-philippines-aims-for-inflation-proof-platform/story/

18/11/2022

Given everything that's been happening in the world, such as the pandemic, accelerating digitalization has been more important than ever. 📲

During the Digital Transformation Expo (DTE) in Bali, Minister Masduki suggest that MSMEs can optimize digital initiatives to access financing and overall business development. He also noted that using metaverse technology can be of big help in the promotion and sales of MSMEs. 📑 📢

Know more: https://en.antaranews.com/news/260049/msmes-need-digital-transformation-to-access-wider-markets-minister

14/11/2022

Duri Granziol, CEO and Co-Founder of Mama’s Choice Indonesia, and former Co-CEO of Lazada Indonesia, had an interview with GLG about the post-pandemic eCommerce in Southeast Asia. 📉👩🏽‍💻

Granzoil answered some relevant questions about the market. One being the slowdown in eCommerce as things are starting to open back up. He also mentioned that if brands want to compete in the region, they should realize that people there love choice and playful interface. So, optimizing such strategies could give you the upper hand. 🙌🏾

Read more: https://glginsights.com/articles/post-pandemic-e-commerce-trends-in-southeast-asia/

10/11/2022

More than half of the organizations in Southeast Asia are investing more in improving their IT strategies as the region's use of digital tools and the modernization of business processes are accelerated. ✅

Read more: https://www.idc.com/getdoc.jsp?containerId=prAP49798022

08/11/2022

Dave Yang, Grab's regional brand engagement head, will share some insights about optimizing customer data in MARKETING-INTERACTIVE’s Digital Marketing Asia 2022 on November 16, 2022. 💚🎙

They aim to inspire brands to utilize the use of super apps for better CX!

Read more: https://www.marketing-interactive.com/grabads-joins-digital-marketing-asia-2022-as-headline-sponsor

06/11/2022

Consumers can be meticulous. One bad review and that's one customer down the drain! 😰

Luckily, customer support is of big help. Outsourcing this to offshore teams from low-cost regions like South East Asia can pose several competitive benefits.

Learn more about the companies offering customer support services.

Read more: https://seads.as/best-customer-support-outsourcing-companies-in-the-philippines/

04/11/2022

Outsourcing as the best option for startups! 🙌🏻

Most of these companies fail because they lack an understanding of the ins and outs of the industry. This is where outsourcing to a team of experts and specialists can help.

Learn about the processes you can outsource and how these can help your business. 📑

Read more: https://seads.as/how-startups-can-leverage-outsourcing-for-rapid-growth/

27/10/2022

Stay efficient, productive, and competitive with outsourcing! 🏆

In today's digital age, more and more companies outsource their business operations. This is because of the many pros outsourcing brings. Some of which are saving money and reducing key person risk. 🔐

Read more: https://seads.as/9-reasons-to-outsource-how-outsourcing-can-benefit-your-business/

25/10/2022

99% of Fortune 500 companies outsource. YES.. almost a hundred! 👀👏🏽

Why? For one, outsourcing is great for cost-cutting. You can seek talent from countries, such as the Philippines where taxes and employee expenses are less expensive. 🌍

To get an idea of the large corporations outsourcing their operations and which of these they outsource...

Read more: https://seads.as/united-states-companies-that-outsource-2022/

22/10/2022

BPO has been a booming industry over the years 📈 👏🏼

Companies outsource because it saves time, money, and resources.

And, the Philippines is one of the top countries to outsource to -- with over a thousand BPO firms. Not to mention, Filipinos are also known for their great work ethic! 🙌🏼

Read more to know which companies outsource and the services they offer: https://seads.as/outsourcing-companies-by-size-number-of-employees/

21/10/2022

Two notches higher for the Philippines! 🎉👏

The pandemic struck economies across the globe - no doubt. The Philippines is no exception. The digital competitiveness ranking of the country dropped in 2020 but, fortunately, it's now slowly climbing back up.

Going digital and knowing how to best carry out a strategy for it can do wonders for your business.

Know more about digitalization in the Philippines and how rankings work: https://seads.as/philippines-improves-digital-competitiveness/

20/10/2022

On Southeast Asia becoming an outsourcing powerhouse! 🤝🚀

Outsourcing goes beyond IT and customer service. Now, services like digital marketing, web development, copywriting, and even healthcare can be outsourced.

Companies outsource to Southeast Asia for the region's pros.

Read more to know the top 5 countries in SEA for outsourcing and why they're on top: https://seads.as/outsourcing-to-south-east-asia-the-top-5-countries/

13/10/2022

Time, money, resources - who doesn't want to save on these, right? 👀

Outsourcing business tasks gives you these benefits. And, did you know that nowadays you can also outsource recruitment processes? Not just the usual - marketing, accounting, or customer support.

Recruitment process outsourcing (RPO) takes a load off your company's HR - making them more efficient and focused on other tasks. 🎉

Know more about how it works and differs from traditional recruitment: https://seads.as/recruitment-process-outsourcing/

19/04/2022

Freenlancing In the Philippines: How to Be Tax-Compliant 🤓💸📘🖥

More >> https://seads.as/freenlancing-in-the-philippines-how-to-be-tax-compliant/

07/04/2022

Onlinejobs.ph is a popular online job board that connects freelancers with potential employers. But is onlinejobs.ph legitimate? And are there any alternatives to onlinejobs.ph that you should consider?

Read More: https://seads.as/legitimate-or-not-should-you-use-onlinejobs-ph-to-hire-a-freelancer/

31/03/2022

The Impact of Metaverse to the Future of Work - https://seads.as/the-impact-of-metaverse-to-the-future-of-work/

Metaverse is shaping up as the next step in digital evolution. With the recent change of Facebook to Meta, most of us have come across the term ‘metaverse’ for the first time. But ‘metaverse’ has actually been around since 1992. It was first coined by Neal Stephenson in his sci-fi novel Snow Crash. See how it has the potential to reshape our lives.

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