A Final Roundup of Startups in Asia Singapore

A Final Roundup of Startups in Asia Singapore

    Feb 6, 2012

Bernard Leong on Internet Trends and Entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia

Bernard Leong on Internet Trends and Entrepreneurship in Southeast Asia

    Feb 5, 2012

Work Hard, Work Hard, Work Hard

Work Hard, Work Hard, Work Hard

    Feb 6, 2012

Rumor: Apple’s Siri Will Add Chinese Support Next Month

Rumor: Apple’s Siri Will Add Chinese Support Next Month

    Feb 8, 2012

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E-commerce Soars in Japan, Smartphones the Cause?

E-commerce Soars in Japan, Smartphones the Cause?

The Nikkei reported this week that Japan's e-commerce sales increased 16.9 percent during fiscal 2010. This brings online shopping sales to a total of 1.59 trillion yen (approximately $20 billion). The newspaper credits the surge to traditional retailers upping their presence online. The Nikkei also suggests that e-commerce growth is linked to the growth of smartphone use. I am a fan of the Nikkei; I read it every single day. But this smartphone theory makes me skeptical. After all, Japan has arguably the most advanced mobile environment in the world, with ...

Young Consumers Value Social Network & eCommerce

Young Consumers Value Social Network & eCommerce

While social media is having some problems presenting the ROI in companies, this survey conducted by Art Technology Group (ATG) in July proves that consumers aged between 18-34 are embracing social media and e-commerce in their purchase activities. There is almost no doubt that a company's online presence helps to increase awareness, as 52% of respondents have discovered new products through search engines, and 42% through e-mail marketing. 57% express that it is "somewhat important" that companies provide an opportunity to interact on social networks. The types of shopping-related activities they conduct ...

Android Users Are Avid Mobile Shoppers

Android Users Are Avid Mobile Shoppers

As what Willis shared, our future is definitely going mobile. And we have Smartphones to thank for that. The wide range of affordable applications and ease of web browsing have catalyzed the adoption of these amazing phones. Take iPhone for example, with it I can find the nearest drug store, watch YouTube videos, plan my bus routes and find a place for dinner. All while listening to the latest podcasts. Do you know what else people are doing with their Smartphones? Shopping. And it seems like Android users are more willing to part with ...

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