E-commerce

Shein’s listing is a test of investor appetite for internet retailers, an industry that has lately battled inflation, trade disruptions and consumer caution in key markets.

Global Enterprise

Shein shares plunge 10% in Hong Kong debut after US$1.7 billion IPO

The offering values it at over US$26 billion, far below its 2022 peak of nearly US$100 billion

2026-09-01T04:51:21.000Z

Shein’s profitability has declined over the past year as tighter regulation, competition and the fading of the Covid-era e-commerce frenzy weigh on expansion.

Companies & Markets

Why fast-fashion giant Shein faces an uphill battle to regain its mojo

Its debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange comes at a difficult time for the company

2026-09-01T03:49:22.000Z

Shopee actively encourages buyers to leave reviews on its platform.

Singapore

Shopee appliance seller sues customer over bad review – and loses

The court finds the customer’s comments are based on facts and are views a fair-minded person could hold

2026-09-01T03:34:16.000Z

“We will take action starting today,” Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said, without revealing much details.

International

Malaysia to regulate e-commerce platforms following complaints

[KUALA LUMPUR] Malaysia is considering immediate steps to regulate e-commerce platforms, including a registration mechanism, after complaints by users and some merchants, according to Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil.

2026-08-26T13:18:36.000Z

PDD faces increasing regulatory pressure around the world, including over the quality of goods available on Temu.

Consumer & Healthcare

Temu-owner PDD revenue misses estimates, profit falls on ‘intense’ China competition

PDD shares slipped about 1.5 % in US trading on Aug 24

2026-08-25T00:38:11.000Z

Creators are more trusted here in Apac than anywhere else in the world, says Benjamin Joe, vice-president, Apac at Meta.

Companies & Markets

Meta leans into creator-led commerce in Apac

Over 10 million Apac creators in the past year have connected their Facebook account to retail partners

2026-08-13T13:10:45.000Z

A US State Department spokesperson said South Korea “should not impose disproportionate burdens on US companies” such as Coupang.

International

How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties

A US$422 million fine over Coupang’s data breach has raised tensions between the US and South Korea

2026-07-20T00:28:55.000Z

On top of that, sellers are spending more on advertising, logistics, returns, affiliate commissions, and platform campaign incentives.

Technology

Rising fees are changing the role of South-east Asia’s e-commerce enablers

The economics of e-commerce have changed in recent years amid rising marketplace commissions

2026-07-17T10:37:19.000Z

Regional e-commerce players such as Lazada are placing more emphasis on affiliate marketing as an increasingly important customer acquisition strategy.

Companies & Markets

Lazada, Shopee double down on affiliate marketing to compete with TikTok Shop in South-east Asia

This is also as the e-commerce industry matures, shifting away from a race for scale

2026-07-16T11:26:36.000Z

In emerging markets, discovery, engagement, and transactions are increasingly happening within the same mobile ecosystem.

Opinion & Features

THE BROAD VIEW

The global e-commerce playbook is being rewritten in emerging markets

Singapore businesses should look towards the Global South, not West, for the future of e-commerce

2026-07-10T23:00:00.000Z

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