TikTok's not just for videos anymore! With the new TikTok Notes app, users can soon share photos in a dedicated space, enhancing their creative expression.

SingleInterface, known for empowering brands with digital marketing and ecommerce, bagged $30M from Asia Partners and PayPal Ventures. Aiming to enhance global presence and AI offerings, it's a game-changer for multi-location businesses.

With the introduction of TikTok Shop Mall in Singapore, consumers are guaranteed a premium shopping experience, complete with 100% authentic products and top-notch customer service. It's a game-changer for local SMBs and international brands alike.

With Shein's global sales hitting $30B and a valuation dance around $50B to $200B, investors eye its IPO with mixed feelings of excitement and concern. This fast-fashion giant's blend of low prices, quick trends, and a unique data-driven model redefines retail.

Decathlon Singapore and Carousell have teamed up, launching an official store for refurbished bicycles. This venture introduces Decathlon's trade-in program to a digital recommerce platform, marking a significant shift towards sustainability in Singapore's sporting scene.

In a bold move, TikTok's acquisition of a 75.01% stake in Tokopedia for $840M signals its return to the e-commerce game in Indonesia. However, despite the promising prospects for SMEs, the platform's persistence in allowing in-app transactions flouts the nation's regulations, drawing governmental ire and threats of action.

In a world where new gizmos cost an arm and a leg, Turkey’s GetMobil just bagged $4M to give old electronics new swagger. Backed by DFF and eco-warrior angels like Nevzat Aydın, it’s not just about cash—it’s a green manifesto. Gadgets get a second shot at life, proving cheaper doesn’t mean chintzier.

In a $173M cash deal, Qoo10 acquires Wish, leaving ContextLogic debt-free and holding onto $2.7B in NOLs. With its 2020 IPO value at $14B, Wish's shift to Qoo10 aims for a global e-commerce reign, blending logistics with cross-border marketplace prowess.

Ejaro, hitting a major milestone with a €3M Pre-Series A, signals a strategic shift and innovation in the peer-to-peer car rental space in Saudi Arabia. This investment is set to propel Ejaro's growth across MENA.

With a modest 6.8% increase in GMV, Grab's dominance in Southeast Asia's food delivery scene is more Michelin star than street food stall. Its rivals, Foodpanda and Gojek, are eating Grab's dust with declines of 12.9% and 10% respectively. Yet, with only 5% of SEA's 600M folks as customers, the food delivery pie looks as expansive as my waistline after Thanksgiving. The region's appetite for food delivery grew by 5% to a hearty €15.4B, with Vietnam leading the munch, showing a 28% increase in GMV. Meanwhile, premium brands are tightening their belts amid economic jitters, and the market sees a stir with Delivery Hero's exit from Vietnam and Chinese coffee brands stirring up the scene.

Motorist's strategic tie-up with Tokyo Century Leasing (Singapore) in their Series A funding exemplifies the firm's innovative expansion in automotive financing.

Kazakhstan's super app Kaspi.kz (offering banking & payments system and markeplace) IPO marks a significant milestone for the country's tech scene. This financial triumph showcases their growth from a local bank to a tech behemoth.

🌏 Glamplus secures $1.9M for global beauty marketplace expansion in a pre-series A funding round. Glamplus combines a beauty product marketplace with SaaS management software, providing an integrated solution for salons and spas to enhance productivity. The funding will enable Glamplus to extend its reach beyond Indian borders, tapping into the global beauty industry

🌏 OppDoor is a new venture of Flipkart co-founder.. Registered in Singapore as 'Three State Ventures Pte Ltd,’ OppDoor is set to revolutionize the e-commerce sector by providing end-to-end solutions to businesses. Operating in eight countries including Australia, Canada, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Singapore, the UK, and the US, OppDoor aims to assist e-commerce firms in expanding their global footprint. The company focuses on various aspects such as design, product, human resource, and backend support, collaborating with major platforms like Amazon, Walmart, and Etsy

🌏 Shein seeks Chines approval ahead of US IPO.. The company's confidential filing in the US, alongside a filing with the China Securities Regulatory Commission, highlights its adherence to Beijing's new rules for offshore listings

🌏 Alibaba reduces stake in GoGoX amid stiff mainland competition.. Alibaba trims GoGoX stake to 8.89% (from 12.23%) amidst fierce mainland competition. GoGoX's continuous losses since 2018 and Alibaba's focus on Cainiao IPO reflect shifting strategies in the competitive logistics market. GoGoX's expansion in Asia contrasts with Alibaba's strategic divestment

🌏 Lazada launches layoff wave across Southeast Asia. Alibaba's Lazada executes staff cuts across Southeast Asia amid stiff competition and strategic overhaul. A somber chapter for regional e-commerce.