APAC

66% use the tool only to search for product recommendations.

Data showed strong preference for brand‑led platforms.

The trio earned recognition for their impactful regional campaigns that celebrated cultural traditions, creativity, and consumer connection.

The brands’ innovative & consumer-centric activations captured new discerning consumers through immersive, lifestyle-driven experiences.

The awards celebrated industry leaders redefining consumer excellence across the region.

APAC is the most balanced omnichannel region globally, with store-based retail sales projected to grow 20.4%.

Alipay+ GlassPay, Ant International’s smart glasses-embedded payment solution, will add iris authentication to its security verification capabilities, alongside voiceprint authentication

For brands and marketers, this generation is the new battleground for earning checkout confidence. 

This is in partnership with SM Supermalls.

The digital economy is forecasted to reach $139.5b by the same year.

Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand drive platform’s expansion

Showcase your success and stand alongside the region’s leading retailers.

It is expected to close in the first half of 2026.

It will open its largest Southeast Asian store in Bangkok.

It provides AI-driven route optimisation and real-time tracking.

He stressed that companies can stay ahead by driving personalisation, seamless experiences, and embedding sustainability at the core of their operations.