Cross-border players grow, but trade shifts local
The GCC has long been a stronghold for cross-border e-commerce. Over the past few years, that momentum only grew stronger with the likes of Shein, Trendyol, and Temu doubling down on the region. But 2024 brought a surprising twist: Cross-border trade volumes declined, even as these players continued to perform well. So, what’s really going […]
SEA General Classifieds 2030: How the USD 38 Bn Market is Re-shaping Ahead
Future proofing Southeast Asia: USD 80Bn + upskilling opportunity
GCC Food Aggregator: Regional Consolidation in Motion
Cross-border players grow, but trade shifts local
The GCC has long been a stronghold for cross-border e-commerce. Over the past few years, that momentum only grew stronger with the likes of Shein, Trendyol, and Temu doubling down on the region. But 2024 brought a surprising twist: Cross-border trade volumes declined, even as these players continued to perform well. So, what’s really going […]
SEA General Classifieds 2030: How the USD 38 Bn Market is Re-shaping Ahead
Ever bought a second-hand phone or dress online? Chances are it arrived from a verified seller with doorstep delivery; proof that general classifieds today are far more than free listings. Southeast Asia’s classifieds platforms have reinvented themselves as curated, trust-based marketplaces powered by: These newer monetization models now outpace traditional peer-to-peer listings, reshaping […]
Future proofing Southeast Asia: USD 80Bn + upskilling opportunity
Not too long ago, upskilling was done in-house by companies, often reactively, limited in scale, and lacking innovation, or by very limited individuals on their own. But times have changed. With persistently low labor productivity and ever-changing/ dynamic work profiles, companies and workers face a unique challenge of a widening skills gap. Powered by PEs […]
GCC Food Aggregator: Regional Consolidation in Motion
The GCC food delivery space is moving toward consolidation as scale becomes critical in an increasingly competitive and fragmented market. Jahez’s acquisition of Qatar-based Snoonu marks a strategic step in that direction. Qatar’s food aggregator market, valued at $1.2 Bn, accounts for 10% of the GCC total. Snoonu has already scaled in Qatar and is […]
