Leading into Manila’s emerging Central Business District and University Belt is the upcoming Manila Ecommerce Center (MEC) building, which will offer a complete array of solutions and amenities to entrepreneurs. Simon Tan, COO of Manila Ecommerce Center (MEC) The Manila Ecommerce Center (MEC)...
If everyone is going to be brutally honest when starting a business, their prime motivation is money. In the hierarchy of needs of Abraham Maslow, first are the physical needs, followed by comfort, relationship, status, and self-actualization. BK Rivera, CEO and president of Seller’s Hub, a...
Lazada employees with CEO Carlos Barrera (third row, center) and COO Angel Ramiro (fourth row, fourth from the right) To keep up with an ever-evolving industry while catering to customers and setting up sellers for success, eCommerce pioneer Lazada Philippines ensures that its employees do not get...
The Federation of Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the country’s largest Filipino-Chinese business group, and Lazada, southeast Asia’s leading e-commerce platform, have signed an agreement for mass onboarding of businesses into the Lazada platform to further accelerate...
The future of eCommerce In a recent report from Research And Markets, the social commerce industry in the Philippines is expected to grow by 30.4% on annual basis to reach US$681.6 million in 2022. It is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 26.7% during 2022-2028....
The House Committee on Trade and Industry has approved a consolidated version of the "Internet Transactions Bill". Batangas 5th district Rep. Mario Mariño presided over the panel hearing on Wednesday, Aug. 24, with the agenda of deliberating over 12 House bills (HBs) all pertaining to Internet...
As part of Globe Business' continued commitment to the growth and success of Filipino MSMEs, and in celebration of International MSME Day, Globe Business is launching a series of initiatives that aim to motivate, inspire, and guide MSMEs to reach breakthroughs in their business through digital...
There is an enormous increase in adoption of eCommerce across Southeast Asia. Shoppers now head to eCommerce platforms for exciting and entertaining content and seek out the latest fashion and beauty trending assortment. And since online shopping has integrated itself into consumers’ everyday...
Southeast Asia’s projected rise to become the world’s fourth-largest economic bloc in 2030, along with its acceleration in eCommerce, has made it one of the most attractive markets for companies worldwide. However, businesses outside the region find that entering it is a complicated process...
Communication and logistics are but two of the many challenges faced in the Philippine agriculture industry, and never has it been more apparent than during the early days of the pandemic. When the country shut down to necessarily contain COVID-19 in March 2020, borders were closed, making the...
The future is looking bright for the country’s digital economy. When the pandemic hit, many industries were quick to shift their focus on digital innovations, helping them thrive as the business landscape continues to change. The rise of eCommerce was noticeable, with the Department of Trade and...
Prosperna announced a strategic partnership with Omnirio to enable Philippine retailers to accelerate digitization. Prosperna partners with Omnirio “The Philippine retail environment is undergoing massive disruption due to the rapid change of consumer behavior, ” describes Dennis Velasco,...
