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E-commerce behemoth, Coupang, endured a significant blow following a data breach in South Korea, leading to a loss in its fourth quarter. The company’s profits plummeted and its revenue failed to meet analyst predictions, reflecting the extensive impact of…
Despite facing opposition from the French government, low-cost fashion brand Shein is extending its footprint to five additional cities in France. This expansion is being carried out through a collaboration with department store chain BHV. Continued Expansion…
Lazada’s RedMart has recently announced the launch of a new on-demand grocery delivery service in Singapore, RedMart Now, which guarantees to deliver orders within 30 minutes. Expanded Delivery Options The latest service supplements RedMart’s pre-existing…
Alibaba’s artificial intelligence chatbot, Qwen, recently hit a snag in its service. An overwhelming response from customers resulted in a suspension of the coupon-issuing function, which in turn interrupted a promotional campaign aimed at expanding Qwen’s…
In the coming year, France is set to present a significant challenge to online retailers, such as Shein, according to the country’s Minister for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Serge Papin. He spoke out on the issue last Thursday, explaining that these…
Chinese e-commerce entity Kuaigou, a branch of live-streaming tech corporation Kuaishou Technology, has been fined 26.7 million yuan (approximately US$3.84 million) by the Chinese regulatory authority. The regulator cited a series of “illegal actions” as the…
Foodpanda, a popular food delivery service, has recently expanded its presence in Singapore with the opening of two additional Pandamart XL stores. These new locations, situated in Kallang and Yio Chu Kang, have been established to meet the increasing…
Two prominent American investors in South Korean e-commerce giant, Coupang Inc., have lodged formal complaints with the US government. They are seeking an investigation into what they perceive as prejudiced actions by the South Korean government against the…
Starting January 21, Aldi customers in New South Wales and Victoria will have the option to purchase the retailer’s exclusive range of alcoholic beverages via DoorDash. This new service is a part of the ongoing partnership between Aldi and DoorDash, which was…
CarousellMobile, the mobile-centric division of Carousell, has announced the launch of its inaugural physical outlet at Chinatown Point. This move marks a new phase in the company’s growth, introducing a tangible retail presence to supplement its popular…
In 2025, Vietnamese consumers significantly increased their online spending, with daily expenditures reaching over VND1.17 trillion (US$44.5 million). This figure represents the aggregated sales of the country’s four dominant e-commerce platforms: Shopee,…
Alibaba Group recently unveiled significant enhancements to its Qwen artificial intelligence (AI) app. The updated capabilities allow users to carry out tasks such as ordering food delivery and making travel reservations directly through the AI chat…
E-commerce behemoth Amazon has confirmed that it is in conversations with several vendors to revise costs in response to the decrease in tariff rates imposed on imports from China. The company aims to reduce the amount it pays suppliers for goods sold through…
Amazon, the technology behemoth, has announced that it has been in discussions with various vendors regarding modulation of costs to mirror the decreased tariff rates on Chinese imports. Previously, the company aimed to reduce the amount it compensates…
South Korea’s major e-commerce entity, Coupang, is facing a class-action lawsuit from investors in a US court over alleged violations of securities laws. The lawsuit is in relation to a significant cybersecurity breach that led to the exposure of personal…
The French government has announced its plans to appeal the recent Paris court decision that refused a three-month suspension of Shein, a Chinese online platform. The government’s crackdown on Shein follows outrage over sex dolls resembling children being…
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