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Global e-commerce giants’ huge resources pressure Thai online retailers
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Global e-commerce giants’ huge resources pressure Thai online retailers
Aggressive pricing, shifting consumer behavior, and rising logistics costs challenge local businesses.  
E-commerce market to grow by $12.95t by 2027
E-commerce market to grow by $12.95t by 2027
It is driven by the increasing internet usage and widespread smartphone adoption.
Retailers weigh market size, import restrictions in cross-border expansion
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Retailers weigh market size, import restrictions in cross-border expansion
Entry decisions depend on demand, brand awareness, and trade barriers.

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Economic instability and declining property values are driving the downturn.

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‘K-beauty’ takes over skincare world
Products with natural Korean ingredients are in high demand in China and the US.
KCG eyes expansion beyond Java
The fashion retailer seeks to expand in Sumatra and Borneo.
Fashion H&M hires local influencers to boost marketing in Asia
The Swedish retailer is harnessing K-pop, whose influence on global fashion is undeniable.
Stores Singapore’s in-store cafés may soon reach their limit
If every retailer has its own café, it becomes just part of the crowd.
Japan’s beauty industry fights online fakes with blockchain
Smart packaging helps ensure that consumers are buying the real thing.
Stores Blind boxes spur collectible toy growth in Asia-Pacific market
Consumers keep buying more until they get their desired product. 
Indonesia’s Kawan Lama blurs line between online and offline shopping
The group's e-commerce platform, Ruparupa.com has recorded an eightfold increase in visitors who end up buying stuff.

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