Vantage Point: Transformation at Bukalapak suggests profitability is closer than thought

Vantage Point: Transformation at Bukalapak suggests profitability is closer than thought

Warung, Photo: Bukalapak website

This weekly newsletter highlights top developments and trends across Southeast Asia’s digital economy and ecosystem, without losing sight of the solid links between the online and offline worlds.

Executive Summary

  • Bukalapak’s take rates to improve with new strategy
  • BliBli: Merger with Tiket.com to boost valuation
  • Xendit spreads its wings into multi-finance and banking
  • Philippines gets a new unicorn — Voyager