by Ferry Bayu | Sep 7, 2023 | Business
Lazada hiking investments in PH operations amid e-commerce boom
Southeast Asia’s e-commerce giant Lazada Group is ramping up its investments in the Philippines following a pandemic-driven demand from Filipino shoppers.
Lazada Chief Executive Officer Carlos Barrera said the group has been “heavily investing in its Philippine operations amid the robust demand from millions of Filipino shoppers, who have enjoyed the convenience of buying goods online.”
“We have been focusing our investments in key areas that will allow our partners to grow faster and gain more market share,” he said in a statement on Wednesday.
The official did not specify the total amount of investments. However, he noted that Lazada has been financing networking events, training, and development of advanced marketing tools to equip and set its seller community apart in the online marketplace.
To further dominate the local e-commerce market, the executive said Lazada is banking on its name known for delivering orders much faster across the country.
Supporting this, Barrera said in March that Lazada would build “hundreds” of delivery hubs to be closer to customers.
As the pandemic forced the government to limit mobility, businesses nationwide turned to e-commerce to keep their operations afloat. The Department of Information and Communications Technology earlier said that 83% of Filipinos are internet users.
by Ferry Bayu | Sep 7, 2023 | Business
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by Ferry Bayu | Sep 7, 2023 | Business
Powerhouse International Acquires Zhig Zhag as 2023 COD:M Roster
New esports brand, Powerhouse International acquires Zhig Zhag as 2023 Call of Duty:Mobile (COD:M) roster to make her mark on the competitive esports scene.
Powerhouse International Acquires Zhig Zhag as 2023 COD:M Roster
New esports brand, Powerhouse International acquires Zhig Zhag as 2023 Call of Duty:Mobile (COD:M) roster to make her mark on the competitive esports scene.
Zhig Zhag, former AMT is a high performing professional team in the COD:M multi-player mode. On top of the numerous achievements they have obtained in various Garena and regional tournaments, the team also qualified back to back in the COD:M World Championship in 2021 and 2022, representing Southeast Asia and Singapore.
The team is made up of the original line up – Incendio, IrfanJ, Sh4d4p, former blacklist ultimate members – Skerd, FDx as well as former SEM9’s B1ngo. When asked about his confidence level of the new line up’s ability to perform, team captain Incendio said, “I am extremely confident that this line up will excel because it is made up of individuals who really want to win.”.
The acquisition of the team represents a bold step forward for Powerhouse International and underscores their commitment to building a formidable presence in the esports arena. This acquisition is expected to propel both parties to new heights and create exciting opportunities for fans, sponsors, and players alike.
Don Dave Buenafe, Co-founder at Powerhouse International, expressed their enthusiasm about this groundbreaking acquisition, saying, “In the world of business and esports, the acquisition of this team is not just a move, but a strategic symphony. It’s the harmony of shared vision and goals that compose the future of victory.”
Director of Powerhouse International, Faith Lau added, “What we see in the team is a desire to consistently improve and play to win. These are the traits that will win them championships. We believe strongly in the team and we are ready to take on some of the greatest teams in Garena, Asia and the World.”
The team just finished the Garena Masters V group stage with a perfect 7-0 match score and are due to face off against their long time rivals such as Smart Omega and EZR Booky in the playoffs. Meanwhile, they have set their eyes to qualify for the COD:M World Championship Stage 5 third time in a row.
Zhig Zhag will now play as Powerhouse.
Officially established in 2023, Paramount Gaming Pte Ltd is an esports organisation dedicated to promote and elevate esports. The company has two esports brand under her belt – Paramount Gaming Esports, an esports event management and production brand and Powerhouse International, an esports talent brand.
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by Ferry Bayu | Sep 7, 2023 | Business
HSS AND PROPICK JOINT VENTURE TO OFFER AI DRONE TECHNOLOGY TO ENGINEERING SECTOR
HSS Engineers Bhd (HEB) and ProPick Digital Solutions & Consulting Sdn Bhd have announced a joint venture (JV) to provide advanced artificial intelligence (AI)-empowered drone technology to the engineering sector. HEB’s subsidiary, HSS Technologies Sdn Bhd, will hold a 70% stake in the new company, called HSS-ProPick Technologies Sdn Bhd, with ProPick holding the remaining 30%.
As part of the agreement, ProPick will transfer all its intellectual property rights to the JV. This transfer will enable the quick implementation of AI-driven drone services within HEB’s operations and potential expansion across various industries in South-East Asia.
AI-enabled drones have the potential to greatly benefit the engineering sector. They can be used for a wide range of applications such as aerial inspections, surveying, mapping, and surveillance. By leveraging AI technology, these drones can analyze data collected during flights and provide valuable insights to engineers and researchers. This can help improve efficiency, accuracy, and safety in various engineering projects.
The partnership between HEB and ProPick aims to capitalize on the growing demand for AI drone technology in the engineering sector. It will provide HEB’s clients with access to cutting-edge drone solutions that can enhance their operations and decision-making processes.
This collaboration also opens up opportunities for the JV to expand its offerings to other industries in South-East Asia. The implementation of AI-driven drone services has the potential to revolutionize various sectors, including agriculture, construction, logistics, and more.
Overall, the HSS-ProPick joint venture signifies a significant step forward in the adoption of AI technology in the engineering sector in South-East Asia. It brings together the expertise of both companies to deliver innovative and transformative drone solutions to meet the evolving needs of the industry.
HEB, through its subsidiaries (HEB Group or the Group) and associates, is principally involved in the provision of engineering and project management services including engineering design, construction supervision, project management, environmental services and building information modeling services. The Group has a total workforce of more than 850 staff, of which, more than half are engineers of various disciplines. With a combined experience of more than 80 years, the Group possesses longstanding experience in a wide array of sectors including urban infrastructure, transportation planning, roads and highways, railways and metro systems, water resources and supply, waste management, building and structures and power generation. As one of the leading and by far the largest listed engineering consultancy group in Malaysia, the Group is/has been involved in many notable large-scale projects including Iskandar Bus Rapid Transit, Northern Corridor Economic Region, MRT 1 & 2, Maju Expressway 2, West Coast Expressway, SUKE Expressway, Pahang – Selangor Raw Water Transfer, Development of Sungai Selangor Phase 1, 2 and 3, Sarawak Water Grid Study, Layang 2 and East Coast Rail Link. The Group now operates from 4 main offices, based in Kuala Lumpur (2 offices) and Penang in Malaysia as well as Chennai in India.
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by Ferry Bayu | Sep 6, 2023 | Business
Schneider Electric to expand logistics hub in PH
MANILA -France-based multinational corporation Schneider Electric is planning to scale up its logistics hub in the Philippines, with the company investing 1.4 million euros (P86.5M) for its expansion.
The Board of Investments (BOI) met with Schneider Electric executives on July 20, during which expansion plan for its facility in Cavite was discussed.
The government agency said this move reaffirmed the French firm’s confidence in continuing its manufacturing, logistics and other high value services in the country.
A company executive said their business was constantly evolving to ensure growth and resilience.
“An integral part of our growth strategy includes continued strengthening of the organization’s global services that is based in the Philippines,” said Ejie-Tauto-An, logistics director of APC, Schneider Electric’s flagship brand.
“This expansion underpins the company’s goal of further boosting our global presence and capabilities to support advancement across different markets around the globe,” he added.
Schneider Electric’s local unit has been operating in the Philippines for 26 years and currently has 3,375 employees. The group caters to nine countries with annual products and services valued at 1 billion euros or P4.87 trillion.
The Philippines is one of four countries where the French firm operates global hubs, all of which provide technical, analytics, finance planning and accounting and sales support to 154 countries in 23 different languages.
Aside from this planned expansion in Cavite, the group has also expanded its analytics section for the Schneider Electric Global Hub in Taguig. The company is looking to hire 80 local data analysts for this expansion.
The group also discussed with BOI executives their road map to achieve net zero emission in its local operations within the current decade.
“Part of the company’s sustainability journey in the Philippines is to reach 50 percent conversion of inter-site trucks to electric vehicles (EV) and 20 percent of last mile to utilize EV trucks as part of their net-zero road map, which it plans to achieve by 2030,” said the BOI.
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