SingPost, Trikomsel in e-commerce JV
SINGAPORE Post (SingPost) is teaming up with Indonesian mobile phone retailer Trikomsel to develop an e-commerce business in Indonesia.
SingPost and Trikomsel will form a joint venture, with the Singapore mail carrier taking a 33 per cent stake for US$1.1 million and Tricomsel the remaining 67 per cent.
The joint venture will import and supply goods to e-commerce and online retailers, as well as provide support for creating e-commerce platforms.
"Indonesia is expected to become the third-largest consumer base in the world, after China and India, and the seventh-largest economy worldwide," SingPost chief executive Wolfgang Baier said in a statement. "As the regional enabler of e-commerce, it is crucial for us to find the right partners in emerging markets. Trikomsel has a broad retail distribution reach and will provide access to convenient pick-up locations across the country."
SingPost shares last traded at S$1.96 on March 6.
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Companies & Markets
Macquarie sees biggest profit dip in 15 years on commodities downturn
HSBC appoints ex-Citi banker as new Singapore head of global banking
H2G Green chief to stand trial on Aug 5 amid MOM probe
Dasin Retail Trust’s trustee-manager chairman, directors deny allegations of misconduct
Microsoft adds security chiefs to product groups in wake of hacking woes
Singapore shares climb at Friday’s open; STI up 0.2%