iPrice has launched a local website in Australia, while noco-noco has started trading on the Nasdaq after merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC).
iPrice expands beyond SE Asia
iPrice, a Southeast Asian price comparison platform, has expanded to Australia by launching local website iprice.au to streamline the shopping experience for Australian consumers and helping them save money online.
The launch of iPrice.au marks the company’s first significant expansion beyond Southeast Asia, setting the stage for its future growth in the region.
“As inflationary pressures make shoppers more cautious about spending, we are pleased to provide the convenience of Southeast Asia’s largest price comparison platform to Australia, to help Australians get more bang for their buck when shopping online,” said Karl Loo, SVP of Business Development & Internationalisation at iPrice, in a statement.
The new Australian website adopts a blended approach, adding human curation on top of its proven technology platform. The team is able to quickly intervene where offers might be too-good-to-be-true, providing customers with the best offers available at the time of their search.
iPrice claims to have more than 130 million shoppers across seven markets in SE Asia. The website aids shoppers by comparing prices, promotions, and seller discounts across its vast catalogue of 8 billion offers from thousands of sellers and merchants.
noco-noco lists on Nasdaq after SPAC merger
noco-noco, a Singapore-based advanced electric battery company, has started trading on the Nasdaq after its successful merger with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Prime Number Acquisition I Corp, according to a company announcement.
The company commenced trading of its shares and warrants under the symbol NCNC and NCNCW, respectively, after the business combination with the blank cheque firm was approved by shareholders.
noco-noco, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based 3Dom Alliance Inc, is a decarbonisation solutions provider that seeks to accelerate global transformation to a carbon-neutoral economy.
Its primary product is a battery that incorporates its in-house separator known as X-SEPA, separator technology designed for long-lasting and high heat-resistant performance. A battery separator is a crucial component in any battery as it performs several important functions such as short circuit prevention and safety, among others.