Southeast Asia

Lazada launches Lazada Sustainability Academy

The training programme is part of Lazada’s ESG goals for sustainable transformation.

Lazada launches Lazada Sustainability Academy

The training programme is part of Lazada’s ESG goals for sustainable transformation.

Cashback and rebates boost Black Friday shoppers' purchasing decisions

Other motivators of shoppers are early access deals (30%) and flash sales (53%).

Singles Day is top shopping season with 139% sales growth

Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand saw the largest spike in Southeast Asia.

Online retailers told to prepare for cyberattack surge during year-end shopping

An EY cybersecurity expert advised e-commerce platforms to reevaluate security controls.

Singapore’s Igloo partners with e-commerce platforms for a safer shopping season

The influx of online shopping activity can lead to fraud and cybersecurity threats.

Toki eyes US$5b Philippine collectables market

In the Philippines, 40% are collectors.

ZALORA seizes opportunity in revenge tourists’ purchasing power

The e-commerce platform added more travel-related items catering to the rise in travel searches from customers.

Digital payments comprise 50% of SEA’s transactions: report

The continuous pattern of digital payments and services led to a $30b revenue.

Southeast Asia e-commerce revenue up 28% YoY to $28b in 2023

The sector was also supported by the rapid growth of new entrants.

More than half of SEA shoppers returned for Singles Day: report

New buyers over the region increased by 335%.

The majority of SEA consumers will go on a hybrid holiday shopping setup

A study showed that 81% choose mobile for their shopping purchase.

How e-commerce starts a new chapter in Southeast Asia

The region will experience a market value of $211b and a growth rate of 22% by 2025.

Fashion supply may face shortfall from extreme weather: report

Several manufacturers may face a 22% shortfall, missing out on US$65 billion in export earnings.

Southeast Asia, India are ‘next gold rush’ for luxury beauty brands

The luxury beauty markets in the markets will reach $7.6b by 2026.

Who are the leading consumer segment in Southeast Asia?

Bain & Company said businesses should review their ambitions in the region.

Four shifts transforming Southeast Asia’s retail landscape

The region is seeing the rise of minimarts, and artificial intelligence, amongst other trends.

H&M South Asia weaves sustainability, affordability into the fashion scene

It is also working towards improving the customer experience by upgrading stores and partnering with marketplaces.