Southeast Asia
Lazada joins Meta's Facebook affiliate partnerships programme in Southeast Asia
Lazada joins Meta's Facebook affiliate partnerships programme in Southeast Asia
Instagram integration is expected to be introduced later.
3 days ago
Google boosts video commerce with AI shopping tools
New tools combine AI Search with YouTube shopping.
3 days ago
Meta and Shopee launch Instagram affiliate partnerships
Now live across Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil.
4 days ago
Private label push falters in Southeast Asia despite 71% consumer adoption
Retailers must start building them as strategic brand systems.
TikTok rolls out AI ad tools, in-app ’mini’ experiences to boost engagement
Ads can now be created, managed, and optimised with less manual input.
ASICS spins off Onitsuka Tiger into standalone unit
Regional operations will be reorganised under OT GROUP.
Asian retailers turn POS systems into real-time marketing tools
QR payments and digital wallets push checkout systems beyond transactions.
How is TikTok reshaping beauty sales in the Asia-Pacific region?
Faster trend cycles and algorithm-driven discovery are shifting demand online.
Hermès fuses Japanese motifs in Osaka reopening
The store is now spread across two levels.
Hidden cyber risks emerge as Asia retailers handle peak shopping demand
Bot activity, account takeover attempts, and payment abuse become harder to detect.
How can luxury brands defend pricing power as growth slows?
Spending shifts toward experiences as brands rethink pricing and customer engagement.
Shopee drives Sea Limited revenue growth to $7.1b in Q1 2026
The group reported net income of $438.2m in the first quarter.
Taiwan and South Korea travellers lead Asia in shopping-driven trips
Luxury malls, designer districts and night markets remain key attractions.
Experience-led concepts drive reinvention of Asia’s retail spaces
Fashion and F&B remain key drivers of leasing and footfall
CDFI and ANTA sign deal to expand retail across Asia
The partnership will focus on key Belt and Road markets.
How can footwear and apparel brands fix inventory mismatches?
Global stockouts and overstocks cost retailers about $1.8t each year.
New Lazada-Michelin collaboration simplifies online tyre purchases
Pilot program launches in Thailand, expanding across Southeast Asia.
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