Social commerce industry in Japan is expected to grow by 12.1% on annual basis to reach US$15 Billion in 2023. The social commerce industry is expected to grow steadily over the forecast period, recording a CAGR of 9.8% during 2022–2028. The social commerce GMV in the country will increase from US$15290.4 million in 2023 to […]
Roblox and Starbucks are two very different companies, but they both have one thing in common: they’ve become banks over the years. This may sound strange, but it’s true. Both companies have added new layers to their payment structures in order to focus more on prepaid gift cards, which has allowed them to creating a […]
Prepaid gift cards have become a popular option for both businesses and consumers, offering convenience and flexibility in gift-giving and spending. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at the top ten prepaid gift cards in circulation, the benefits of using prepaid cards for businesses and customers, and the limitations that come with […]
In recent years, esports has become an increasingly popular form of entertainment in Asia. With the growing interest in online gaming, it is no surprise that the PUBG esports tournaments in Asia have gained immense popularity. From 2017 to the present day, there have been several PUBG esports tournaments in Asia, and here are the […]
Esports, is a form of competitive video gaming that has seen a rapid rise in popularity worldwide, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC). According to a report by Newzoo, an esports data analytics firm, the esports market in APAC is expected to generate revenue of $1.7 billion in 2022. However, the industry faces several challenges, […]
The e-commerce market in Southeast Asia has experienced significant growth since the mid-2010s, which has accelerated during the COVID-19 pandemic. From 2016 to 2022, the total value of e-commerce sales in the region grew fivefold annually, with e-commerce’s share of all retail sales increasing from 5 percent to 20 percent. This growth is not limited […]
Prepaid gift cards have a rich history in the gaming industry, dating back to the early days of online gaming. Nexon, a South Korean video game company, introduced the first game card in 2002 for the game MapleStory. The introduction of game cards was a significant development in the video game industry, as it allowed […]
The global luxury apparel market has experienced significant growth in recent years, reaching a value of $71,040.0 million in 2020. This trend is projected to continue, with the market estimated to reach $278,181.5 million by 2031, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1% from 2022 to 2031. As we stand at the brink […]
Japan’s esports market was slower to develop compared to other Asia-Pacific markets. Although it was very quick to catch up. 2018 saw a surge in growth, earning the title “the year of esports” in Japan. Within 1 year, the esports industry grew by over thirteen times, from US$2.6 million in 2017 to US$35 million in […]
With the rapid advancements in communications networks, social media, and internet users, the Asian market is expanding at a much quicker rate than any other region, making it crucial for the gaming industry’s growth and consumer consumption. One of the major drivers of growth in the gaming industry is mobile gaming. Online mobile games are […]
