eCommerce
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How Tatyana Kim Built E-Commerce Giant Wildberries — and Is Using AI to Transform Online Shopping
In the world of e-commerce, Amazon dominates in the United States and Europe, while Alibaba reigns in China and broader Asia. But in many emerging markets that the giants haven’t…
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SingPost’s 2024 fraud incident allegedly involved e-commerce shipments bound for Canada
[SINGAPORE] More details have emerged about Singapore Post’s (SingPost) parcel delivery fraud incident that came to light in 2024. The Business Times understands the major client involved was Cainiao, the…
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E-commerce firm Meesho notches US$8.8 billion valuation in blockbuster India debut
The country’s IPO fundraising in 2025 is expected to surpass last year’s record US$20.5 billion [BENGALURU] Shares of e-commerce firm Meesho jumped about 58 per cent in their debut on…
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South Korea police raid e-commerce giant Coupang over data leak
Personal information of 33.7 million customers had been leaked – almost two-thirds of the population [SEOUL] South Korean police raided the Seoul headquarters of e-commerce giant Coupang on Tuesday (Dec…
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Retail investors push e-commerce platform Meesho’s US$604 million India IPO to full subscription
The company has raised about US$270 million from anchors including Government of Singapore ahead of its IPO [MUMBAI] Meesho’s US$604 million initial public offering was fully subscribed the first day…
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Amelia Castellanos on How Generative AI and Immersive Commerce Can Be Strategic Levers for Next-Gen E-Commerce
Generative AI and immersive commerce have exhibited immense potential to redefine digital retail, shifting how customers can search, evaluate, and interact with products online. Amid this growth, new trends like…
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Singapore Police Warn After S$160,000 Lost in Lucky Draw and E-Commerce Scams
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) have issued warnings about e-commerce and lucky draw scams that use livestreams on social media platforms and have resulted in losses of at least S$160,000…
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Steve Sarafian Provides an In-Depth Look Inside the E-Commerce Revolution
Unsplash E-commerce is undergoing drastic changes fueled by shifting consumer habits, rapid technological innovation, and digital platforms. Businesses today must adapt quickly to meet shoppers’ expectations—whether through mobile optimization, personalized…
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China’s e-commerce companies are getting singed by a price war
[SHANGHAI] The bitter battle among China’s major online companies to win the “instant retail” war is expected to further depress their short- to medium-term profits and contribute to deflationary pressures…
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Chinese e-commerce giants rush to Europe as Trump upends trade
[LONDON] Some of China’s biggest e-commerce and logistics companies, such as JD.com, are making a beeline to Europe’s warehouses once again, as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs reshape manufacturers’ supply…
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Soup Restaurant to develop AI-driven kitchen solutions with Shanghai e-commerce player
[SINGAPORE] Chinese restaurant chain Soup Holdings announced on Wednesday (Aug 13) that it has signed a memorandum of understanding for a joint venture (JV) with Xi Xiang Technology (XXT) to…
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TikTok cuts more workers from US e-commerce division
US President Donald Trump has said he has a buyer lined up for the app, and just needs approval from the Chinese government for the sale Published Thu, Jul 3,…
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The Profit-First Playbook: How Thomas Gleeson is Helping E-Commerce Brands Scale Sustainably
For e-commerce teams across industries, measuring the true return on paid marketing remains a costly guessing game plagued by fragmented data, inconsistent attribution models, and a lack of financial context.…
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S-E Asia’s e-commerce platform gross merchandise value growth rate eases: report
[SINGAPORE] South-east Asia’s total e-commerce platform gross merchandise value (GMV) grew at a slower rate of 12 per cent year on year in 2024, as the leading platforms focused on…
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Indonesia working on new e-commerce tax rule in bid to target ‘shadow economy’
[JAKARTA] Indonesia is working on a new regulation that will require e-commerce platforms to collect and pass on sellers’ sales income in a bid to tackle the “shadow economy”, its…
