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Asean Business

Indonesia asks four e-commerce platforms to collect income tax from sellers

Recent cuts at e-commerce platforms such as Shopee is signalling shifting business priorities.
Companies & Markets

E-commerce job cuts signal S-E Asia’s shift from scaling to deeper user engagement

Lazada says it will treat affected employees in accordance with the applicable requirements based on the market they are in.
Companies & Markets

Lazada cuts about 5% of workforce, a sign of maturing e-commerce sector in S-E Asia

Shopee continues to lead in market share in South-east Asia, but TikTok Shop is catching up.
Asean Business

South-east Asia e-commerce GMV grows to US$157.6 billion in 2025

Shopee’s office in Singapore
Startups

Shopee, Lazada are laying the ground for AI shopping agents. Is a brutal price war looming?

The growth in online spending is not limited to just electronics and accessories, where customers might be less fussed about how the product feels or fits.
Columns
HOCK LOCK SIEW

Amid rising rents in South-east Asia, brands could see a renaissance from e-commerce

Winners of the Top Affiliates of the Year in South-east Asia. Lazada's investment in its affiliate programme will drive commission frameworks, performance-based incentives and enablement features.
Startups

Lazada invests US$100 million in creator commerce via LazAffiliate Programme

E-commerce players such as Shopee are unlikely to employ the deep discounts of yesteryear in growing their market share.
Companies & Markets
OUTLOOK 2025

E-commerce in 2025: Sustainable growth and rationality to emerge as key themes

Chinese e-commerce giants have been coy about actual sales. Both Alibaba Group and JD.com did not disclose sales figures for this year's Singles' Day shopping season.
Economy & Policy

Singapore e-commerce players report strong Singles’ Day sales

For Lazada, the milestone follows several key decisions, including laying off 30 per cent of its staff in January and launching Choice, its response to Temu and Shein, across South-east Asia.
Startups

From layoffs to profit: Is Lazada finally ready for an IPO?

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