Online marketplaces, D2C brands and the platforms rewriting how Asia shops.
JD, the Chinese e-commerce titan, is reportedly considering a significant expansion within the UK market, with a potential £2 billion ($2.69 billion) acquisition bid for the British online retail platform, The Very Group. JD’s Expansive Strategy in the UK…
Alibaba, the Chinese technology behemoth, is set to revolutionize the way consumers search for products online. The company plans to link its artificial intelligence (AI) system Qwen to Taobao and Tmall’s online catalogues, which together comprise over 4…
In Singapore, three prominent online retailers, namely Boarding Gate, Origin Sleep, and Light In The Box, have been implicated in deceptive practices aimed at manipulating consumers’ purchasing behaviors. These retailers were found to be manipulating elements…
Shopee, Singapore’s leading online retail platform, has recently been penalized VND200 million (US$7,700) by the Vietnam Competition Commission (VCC) due to deceptive advertising practices linked to a free shipping campaign initiated in August 2025. Confusing…
Fast-fashion digital platform, Shein, is set to acquire Everlane from its predominant owner, L Catterton, in a transaction that estimates the US-based clothing retailer at roughly US$100 million. As part of the agreement, those possessing common stock in…
Alibaba, the Chinese tech behemoth, has announced that its projected artificial intelligence (AI) investment over the next triennium will surpass the initial estimation of 380 billion yuan (US$55.96 billion). This decision has been driven by promising…
Niklas Ostberg, the founder and CEO of Delivery Hero, has announced that he will be stepping down from his executive role after 15 years steering the global food delivery enterprise. The company has initiated a hunt for Ostberg’s successor, aiming to fill the…
JD.com, a major player in the Chinese e-commerce sector, has surpassed first-quarter revenue and profit expectations, provoking interest among investors about the role of Beijing’s subsidy program in maintaining this positive trend amidst rising tariffs and…
The fast-fashion online market is currently in the spotlight as a significant legal tussle unfolds between two rapidly growing competitors, Shein and Temu. The case, presently in motion at London’s High Court, erupted after Shein accused Temu of large-scale…
Coupang, the South Korean e-commerce giant, has made a steady start to Fiscal Year 2026, according to its first quarter results. The data indicates a slow but steady recovery following disruptions experienced towards the end of last year. Stronger Financial…
Singapore-based Grab Holdings kicked off the new financial year on a high note, reporting double-digit growth in its first-quarter revenue and earnings, reflecting the company’s robust resilience in the face of market fluctuations. Impressive First-Quarter…
Despite steep rent discounts offered by landlords, numerous stores in prime retail locations in Hanoi are shutting down, unable to withstand the pressure from the burgeoning e-commerce industry. Last month, Thai Hoang, a 39-year-old retailer, abandoned his…
GoTo, a prominent Indonesian ride-hailing firm, recently announced its first-ever quarterly net profit. This is a significant milestone for the company, which has seen strong revenue growth and increased cost control measures begin to pay dividends. The…
China’s market regulator recently imposed fines and seizures on seven e-commerce platforms, totaling 3.6 billion yuan (US$527.32 million), for failing to adhere to food delivery safety guidelines. The offenders include prominent companies such as Pinduoduo,…
Temu, a global e-commerce platform based in Boston, has recently become a member of the International AntiCounterfeiting Coalition (IACC) in a bid to bolster its intellectual property protection efforts while simultaneously widening its global presence.…
Malaysian food delivery titan, Foodpanda, has recently unveiled Kenneth Soh as its new Managing Director (MD). Prior to assuming his new role at Foodpanda, Soh was the Country Manager for Propertyguru. He is taking over from Tan Ming Luk, who held the role of…
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