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Why do manufacturers bypass retailers with direct livestream sales?
Why do manufacturers bypass retailers with direct livestream sales?
Brands across Asia-Pacific are turning to factory livestreams to boost margins.
1 day ago
JD.com unveils ’10 Billion Growth Plan’ to bring 1,000 global brands to China
It aims to help brands achieve a combined sales increase of $1.39b.
3 days ago
E-commerce drives growth in Taiwan’s credit card payments market
Online transactions make up one-third of total card transaction value.
JD Food Delivery hires 150,000 full-time riders
It also launched $278m welfare upgrade.
Rakuten opens e-commerce platform to Singapore sellers
Sellers can ship directly from Singapore to Japan.
Asian brands gain ground in Indonesia’s retail market
Shifting consumer preferences, brand perception, and loyalty tech fuel the rise of Eastern labels.
South Korea’s Bunjang targets Singapore as launchpad for Asia expansion
User growth in Singapore has jumped 452% from January to June 2025.
Zalora names new CEO
Felipe Garcia Alvarez will take on the role in early September.
TikTok Shop Malaysia extends free returns to 30 days for mall products
This applies exclusively to items with the official 'Mall' badge.
Retailers struggle to align AI with business strategy
Many APAC retailers face barriers in data readiness.
Best Mart 360 expands digital footprint with launch on foodpanda mall
Initial rollout covers 39 store locations across Hong Kong.
How can Indian e-tailers sustain growth in a cooling market?
Annual e-retail growth was halved to 10–12% last year.
Here’s what Asia Pacific consumers expect from online retailers now
85% expect to shop mainly via social media platforms by 2030.
Pop Mart expands reach in SEA via Lazada tie-up
It is tapping into the region’s fast-growing blind box and collectibles trend.
YouTube seeks to topple TikTok as video shopping king
Two in five Southeast Asian shoppers turn to online videos to research products.
YouTube doubles down on video commerce in Southeast Asia
It now has 7,600 creators with over 1 million subscribers.
TikTok unveils new business solutions to drive brand growth
One of the key launches is TikTok Market Scope.
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