E-commerce

Shopee and YouTube launch new e-commerce partnership in Southeast Asia

Shopee and YouTube launch new e-commerce partnership in Southeast Asia

‘YouTube Shopping’ will allow users to purchase products directly from YouTube videos via links to Shopee. 

Nearly 7 in 10 Australian consumers consider return policies when buying

72% are returning more products due to financial constraints.

Social media and youth engagement fuel Indonesia’s affiliate marketing rise

Affiliate marketing thrives in Indonesia due to influencer-driven consumer habits.

Strong infrastructure drives East Asia’s e-commerce dominance

East Asia has high disposable income, fast-paced lifestyles, and diversified delivery options.

E-commerce fuels rise influencer marketing in Philippines

Authenticity and transparency is becoming crucial for brand success.

Payment cards hold 50.6% share in Australia’s e-commerce market

The country’s e-commerce market is expected to grow by 8.3% in 2024.

How Chengdu achieved a 276% surge in cross-border e-commerce

Nationwide, over 120,000 cross-border e-commerce entities are in operation.

JD.com and British Fashion Council partner to boost fashion brands in China

It aims to help British and global fashion brands navigate the Chinese market. 

Indian antitrust probe finds Amazon and Flipkart in violation of competition laws

The two companies allegedly manipulated their search algorithms to promote preferred sellers.

Meta is investing big in business messaging

Companies can boost sales by reaching more customers on Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Three key trends driving Asia-Pacific e-commerce

Asia-Pacific consumers are leading the charge in social media shopping.

What ingredient transparency can do to boost beauty product growth

Consumers demand clarity on ingredients, driving market expansion.

East Asia accounts for 41% of global e-commerce sales

China, Japan, and South Korea are the top retail e-commerce markets in the region.

Balenciaga launches flagship store on JD.com

Balenciaga joins other Kering brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent on JD.com.

South Korea e-commerce market to reach $170.1b by 2028

This is attributed to high-speed internet, secure payments, and growing consumer trust in online shopping.

JD.com invests $141m to establish JD Fashion platform

It will allow thousands of brands to launch new fashion products at the same time on JD’s marketplace.