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International

Despite doubts over economy, Americans set for record holiday spending

The European Commission urged EU finance ministers meeting on Thursday to agree the faster implementation to protect domestic retailers from unfair competition, the report said.
International

EU aims to accelerate crackdown on cheap Chinese parcels: FT

A worker sorts packages at JD's warehouse during Singles' Day, China's massive annual shopping event in Beijing, China, Nov 11, 2025.
Global Enterprise

JD.com touts Singles’ Day sales despite China deflation concerns

Sea has doubled down on AI, integrating the technology into its daily operations in areas such as customer service and gaming.
Global Enterprise

Sea CEO Forrest Li sees path to US$1 trillion market cap with help of AI

Singapore consumers are using artificial intelligence assistants to enhance their shopping experience.
Style & Travel
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How AI is transforming Singapore consumers’ shopping habits

Amazon in April added a “Buy for Me” mode to its Rufus digital assistant, allowing users to command it to make purchases at retailer websites off Amazon’s platform.
Telcos, Media & Tech

AI personal shoppers hunt down bargain buys

The platforms should set flexible pricing strategies for charges including commission, membership and service fees to reduce merchants’ burdens, and they should offer better support to smaller businesses, according to the statement. 
Companies & Markets

China publishes draft guidance for online-platform merchant fees

Prices will rise for Americans who buy US$5 shirts, US$10 lamps and US$20 shoes on direct-from-China shopping sites like Shein and Temu after US President Donald Trump this week imposed 10 per cent tariffs on goods from China.
International

Trump’s tariffs on China bite US bargain-hunting online shoppers

In-store sales rose 0.7 per cent, lower than last year’s pace. E-commerce was a bright spot with online sales growing 14.6 per cent, higher than last year’s. 
International

Black Friday sales accelerate with online a bright spot

A shopper walks past Black Friday sale signs at a store on Oxford Street in London, Britain November 28, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams
International

Anxious retailers look to deals, doorbusters to revive sales

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