Latest online payment trends: adapting your business for the future of digital commerce
As traditional bank cards lose their dominance in online transactions, online payment trends are rapidly evolving. Across Europe and Southeast Asia, innovative fintech solutions are transforming the e-commerce landscape.
The next wave of sustainable retail in Europe: the rise of C2C marketplaces
Sustainable retail in Europe is driving the shift toward circular economy practices, offering businesses a model for integrating sustainability into their strategies.
Learning Expedition in South Korea: a country of innovation and opportunities
As the world’s 10th largest economy, South Korea excels in technology, culture, and business growth, making it an ideal destination for companies seeking to innovate.
Urbanization and the market impact of demographic shifts: innovative practices and necessary adaptations
The market impact of demographic shifts is reshaping the global landscape. From booming cities in Asia to aging populations in Europe, businesses can’t afford to ignore the changes happening all around them.
IPCC report stressed the need for ESG leadership
IPCC report as “code red for humanity” « It is unequivocal that human influence has warmed the atmosphere, oceans and land ». In this strong and confident voice, the new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report alarmed the world that human activity is changing the climate in unprecedented and irreversible ways. The report predicts that the […]
[Webinar] China is eating the world – Are you ready?
Between the 27th of April and the 1st of May, The Global Mobile Internet Conference was taking place in Beijing. Organized by GWC, the GMIC is a global platform that connects innovators worldwide. Since its first edition in 2009, GMIC has become a must-attend event for companies, industry professionals and technology enthusiasts. This year, China’s largest tech conference attracted around 40,000 innovators from 60 countries and […]
Startup Unicorns in Asia: Growth through Acquisition and Innovation [Infographics]
Startups come in all shapes and sizes. All start off small. Some grow bigger and faster than others. Yes, we are talking about startup unicorns – startups that have attained the status of over US$1 billion in valuation. IEV has delved into the world of unicorns in Asia with insights to share. US$57 billion have […]
How Adobe Drives Employee Engagement Towards Customer Centricity
In 2012, Adobe was making headlines. The company was undergoing a revolution in its performance management system while introducing a subscription-based service for their customers. Our team interviewed Sarah Dunn, Head of People Resources, Asia Pacific at Adobe to share on this change in the organization. She explains how it has encouraged employees to pursue innovation […]
Can South Korean Startups (and the government) Save its Flailing Giant Tech Conglomerates?
With 17 percent of the GDP, it’s fair to say that Samsung is South Korea, or at least has represented it on the global business stage for the last decade or so. But for the last year or so, with the contraction of the global economy and the dynamism of Chinese (Xiaomi) and Indian (Micromax) competitors […]
Israel Startup Ecosystem Catch-up
We’re heading back to the “Startup Nation”, Israel, this September for another edition of our learning tour. Watch the highlights below! Some updates about the startup scene, 2015 was another BIG year for Israel with exits and fundraising continuing the success of 2014! Ahead of our learning tour in September, we’ve identified 4 key developments […]
