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E-commerce

Economy & Policy

New guidelines on size, design of waiting bays for delivery riders

2026-09-11T09:52:28.000Z
Social and live commerce, as well as AI, are reshaping how consumers find and decide on purchases, says Bain’s Willy Chang.
Features
BRUNCH

Shop till they drop: E-commerce platforms fight for share of maturing South-east Asian market

2026-09-11T07:30:00.000Z
The more difficult question is what physical retail provides that an app cannot – and how to make that value commercially viable.
Opinion & Features

Japan Home is retreating and rents are rising. Singapore retail could pay the price

2026-09-09T06:02:18.000Z
FedEx’s South Pacific Regional Hub in Singapore connects shipments moving through South-east Asia to its international air network.
Asean Business

Manufacturers turn to Johor-Singapore corridor as supply chains diversify

2026-09-09T02:38:15.000Z
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

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

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

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

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

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

2026-08-13T13:10:45.000Z
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