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A recent study reveals that Singapore experienced the second-lowest growth in its food delivery market in the previous year amongst significant Southeast Asian nations. The gross merchandise value (GMV) for food delivery in Singapore escalated by 13% in 2025,…
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…
Australia’s logistics and warehousing sector is experiencing robust growth, increasing the demand for storage systems that adhere to rigorous technical and safety standards. This has led suppliers to modify their products to align with the country’s stringent…
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,…
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…
Alibaba, a renowned Chinese multinational conglomerate, recently unveiled a new name for its popular food delivery service, previously known as Ele.me. This rebranding, which transforms Ele.me into Taobao Instant Commerce, marks a significant shift in the…
AliExpress, the popular Chinese online retail platform, recently played a pivotal role in a successful crackdown on counterfeit bike products. Collaborating with Chinese law enforcement officers, the joint operation resulted in the seizure of fraudulent…
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx), a global leader in express transportation, has shared valuable data from a survey conducted to understand attitudes and trends related to the year-end festive shopping period among businesses and consumers in the Asia…
The commencement of a new joint venture between South Korea’s Shinsegae Group and China’s Alibaba International has been viewed by many as an indication of impending transformation in the country’s e-commerce market. The New Venture: Grand Opus Holdings…
China-based e-commerce giant PDD Holdings exceeded expectations on Tuesday, reporting a 14% increase in third-quarter adjusted earnings. This indicates that the company’s aggressive marketing strategies and considerable discounts have successfully fueled…
Amazon disclosed its expansion plans for its cost-effective e-commerce service, Amazon Bazaar, on a recent Friday. Known in the United States as Haul, the service is now available in 14 new markets, intensifying competition with Chinese counterparts like…
In the first three quarters of the year, consumers in Vietnam have shown a growing preference for e-commerce, spending approximately VND34 trillion (US$1.3 billion) per month on popular platforms such as Shopee, TikTok Shop, Lazada, and Tiki. According to…
Amazon recently announced robust profit growth for the third quarter, showing sustained double-digit growth due to advancements across the company. Strong Sales and Revenue Growth The net income for the quarter ending on September 30 experienced a 13%…
Woolworths, a major retail group, has announced a rise of 2.7 percent in its total sales for the first quarter of the current fiscal year. The increase, which pushed the company’s revenue to $18.5 billion, is mainly due to a surge in food sales and the…
