Igloo protects Southeast Asia's multi-billion dollar coffee industry with innovative weather insurance for farmers

Following the success of its Weather Index Insurance for rice farmers launched in November 2022, Igloo expands its reach to coffee farmers in Vietnam

Igloo’s Weather Index Insurance helps protect coffee farmers and their crops against extreme weather conditions

Igloo plans extend this protection to more markets, more communities, and more indices

Regional insurtech Igloo expands its blockchain-based parametric index insurance to coffee farmers in Southeast Asia, showing commitment to covering more underinsured communities and industries after successful product implementation with rice farmers.

Southeast Asia - a part of what is called the coffee belt - is one of the biggest coffee producers in the world. While Vietnam and Indonesia are responsible for the majority of global coffee output, the Philippines is also an important global producer with industry revenue expected to reach US$6.7 billion in 2023, according to statistics portal Statista. The local market is also expected to grow annually by 5.69% until 2025.

Philippines has the 5th fastest internet in Southeast Asia -Ookla®

PLDT,Fastest Broadband in PH Since 2018

The Philippines ranks as having 5th fastest internet in Southeast Asia based on the latest Speedtest® Global Index report from internet analysis firm Ookla.

“The Philippines has been steadily climbing in the rankings on the Speedtest GlobalIndex,” said Sylwia Kechiche, principal analyst at Ookla. “This is on account of the Philippine operators' investments to modernize and upgrade their copper infrastructure and the activemigration of customers to fiber, as well as connecting many first-time users.”

Xiaomi explores people, cultures and life of Southeast Asia

Embarks on a journey through the lens of Xiaomi 12 Series to Master Every Scene with four visual storytellers from Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines and Thailand.

Xiaomi brings together four visual storytellers across Southeast Asia to share their passions and stories with the latest Xiaomi 12 Series. The campaign ‘Proactive Action’, produced by National Geographic Creative Works for Xiaomi, documents and raises awareness of causes that are close to the hearts of the storytellers, in an effort to create interest and preserve their existence. The stories are told through the eyes of a celebrated photographer from each country reflecting their local perspective - Gab Mejia from the Philippines, Annice Lyn from Malaysia, Sirachai “Shin” Arunrugstichai from Thailand, and Linh Pham from Vietnam.

Infinix Continues to Break Sales Targets In SEA 12.12, AIoT Business Gains More Momentum in E-commerce Sector

Infinix, a leading technology brand operating in over 40 countries worldwide, recently announced it has exceeded sales targets in Southeast Asia (SEA) and enjoyed a strong performance in December. Throughout the month, sales have increased in the laptop sector on e-commerce sites throughout key SEA markets during the 12.12 sale. 

In the Philippines, the INBOOK X1 hit the number two spot in the computer & laptop category on Shopee with a huge 73.5% rating on a full 5 score. Driven by its affordable pricing and competitive spec, INBOOK X1 bested brands like ROG, HP and Acer despite being the newcomer in the said category. This came as a surprise as Infinix launched its first laptop product only last October in the Philippines. 

Epson named number one ink tank vendor in PH and Southeast Asia

Epson is the number one ink tank vendor* in the Philippines and Southeast Asia** according to global market intelligence provider, IDC, which demonstrates Epson’s continued market leadership and superior innovation in the inkjet industry. 

Epson’s EcoTank series revolutionized the printing experience when it was first introduced in the market in 2010. Built with an ultra-high-capacity ink tank system, EcoTank printers completely removed the need for cartridges, and has since expanded into 22 printer models*** that cater to a wide spectrum of printing needs such as A4 to A3 size, single to multifunction, 4 to 6-colour inks and monochrome printing requirements.