Vietnam, which has become known for favorable tech infrastructure and affordable labour costs, has become an attractive location for top Australian financial institutions. ANZ Bank, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, and NAB, have establish digital hubs, and NAB launched the NAB Innovation Centre Vietnam (NICV) in to enhance technology and customer experience.
Thales’ acquisition of Australia’s Tesserent for $119.1M will boost its footprint in Australia and New Zealand. It will also add 500 Tesserent employees with expertise in providing cybersecurity service to enterprise and midsized companies.
Malaysia-based integrated car e-commerce platform Carsome Group Inc, has announced the closing of its latest fundraising round, which brings the group’s liquidity position to approximately $200 million. It is noted that in 2022, the group’s revenue grew 250 percent to $1.5 billion, with the newly established regional retail line Carsome Certified contributing 35 percent of total revenue.
It’s all surveys today, Dear Reader. Marigold reports that consumers are eager for personalized content, with 79% saying they’re likely to engage with a personalized email tailored to their interests. Sadly, 33% feel their needs are unmet by current brand messages. Discounts and coupons (95%) top the list of what they want in exchange for personal data, followed closely by loyalty rewards at 94%. Content is last at 61%.