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Can cross-border e-commerce push China’s exports past $4t?
Can cross-border e-commerce push China’s exports past $4t?
The digital economy is forecasted to reach $139.5b by the same year.
2 days ago
Southeast Asia’s private consumption to near $5t by 2035
43% of consumers are cutting back on non-essential household spending.
2 days ago
Online sellers outpace discount chains as Australians chase cheaper deals: report
Kmart (58%) and Big W (45%) remain the top brands linked with low prices.
3 days ago
Taobao Singapore launches affiliates platform
Users can earn up to 30% in commission on successful referrals.
3 days ago
Affiliate marketing drives over 21% of revenue for SG brands
Brands plan to allocate between 25% and 50% of affiliate budgets to influencer-led partnerships.
4 days ago
Shinsegae to close duty-free shop in Incheon airport DF2 by 2026
It will retain operations only at DF4 as retail group faces losses.
5 days ago
Lazada invests over $25m for bigger 11.11 sale
The company is rolling out enhanced artificial intelligence capabilities and affiliate solutions.
5 days ago
TikTok reaches 460 million monthly users in Southeast Asia
Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand drive platform’s expansion
5 days ago
Australia's retail sales grow 4.3% in September ahead of holiday peak
Broad sector gains point to steady consumer demand
5 days ago
Starbucks, Boyu Capital form JV to operate China stores
The deal is expected to close in Q2 FY2026, pending regulatory approval.
5 days ago
POP MART sets foot in the Middle East
The launch features a selection of travel-exclusive POP MART collectibles.
5 days ago
Lanvin Group taps Jiyang Han as new CFO
He succeeds David Chan, who left the role on 27 October.
5 days ago
H&M opens new creative space in Seongsu, South Korea
A top-floor creative space will host local talents, artists and creators.
5 days ago
First Miniso Land in Thailand offers 80 IP-specialty products
Merchandise features Sanrio and Disney characters, amongst others, as brand enters the country.
Buttonscarves opens first physical store in Jewel Changi
This forms part of the brand’s Southeast Asia expansion.
Primark opens first flagship store in the Middle East
The store has over 60,000 square feet of shopping space.
Data reshapes fashion as consumers demand purpose and personalisation
Brands are using data analytics to sharpen assortments, predict behavior, and cut waste.
Commentary
This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount