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Seoul announces branding 'K-Beauty' at Newsis K-Expo 2021
Seoul announces branding 'K-Beauty' at Newsis K-Expo 2021
Domestic beauty experts ordered industry innovation measures post-pandemic.
AnyMind Group, Gizmodo Japan launch e-commerce store Giz Yatai
Giz Yatai will specialise in selling gadgets.
Chinese e-commerce market to balloon to $3.3t by 2025: GlobalData
E-commerce CAGR will grow by 11.6% between 2021 and 2025.
Omnichannel is the way forward for APAC retailers
As physical stores reopen, online spending may drop to 13.4% by end-2021 but never below pre-COVID levels.
Influencer-made products take centre stage in PopBox
PopBox features products that reflect the influencers' worldview.
E-Mart 24 and Shinsegae open smart store in Seoul
Instant payment is made as soon as the customer leaves based on camera data.
JD’s premium membership program offers VIP privileges in Bilibili
Its subscribers can now watch shows for free on the video platform.
Alibaba launches dropshipping option for merchants
It allows users to test new products from merchants.
JD launches support initiatives to merchants for Singles Day promo
It will issue virtual advertising coupons worth over $150,000 to small businesses.
Weekly News Wrap: China talks with delivery firms on workers’ rights; Shopee operator seeks $6.3b fundraising
And Indian e-commerce firm Udaan preps up for public listing.
What you see is what you get: Livestreaming gains traction in Singapore
Logistics provider J&T Express and e-commerce platform Mdada.live hope to cash in on this shopping trend.
Nominations are now open for the inaugural FMCG Asia Awards 2021
Firms can submit their entries until 29 October 2021.
4 out of 10 SEA shoppers not missing in-store shopping
This will drive the push towards more personal shopping experiences in Southeast Asia.
SEA online shoppers placed safety and security as top concerns
The report by Vesta surveyed respondents from the Philippines, Singapore, and Indonesia.
Does more self-service mean less work for people?
Diebold Nixdorf debunks myths on the rising use of self-service technology.
JD invests in minority stake in France-based Lagardère Travel Retail
The two will cooperate in omnichannel retail and smart supply chain.
Alibaba pledges $15.5b to China’s ‘common prosperity’ push
The company has set up a task force to see through its initiatives by 2025.
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