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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.

Tmall Global to bring 1,000 beauty brands in China next year

Over 400 overseas brands have joined the platform every month over the past year.

Weekly News Wrap: JD’s Richard Liu steps back as president; Thailand reopens shopping malls

And Apple is facing an anti-trust case in India over its in-app purchase system.

Aimazing launches retail analytics for mall operators, businesses

This will provide mall operators and retailers with data on consumer behaviour and their business performance.

You go granny! More SG seniors turn to online shopping

Approximately 30% of Singapore seniors now prefer to shop online.

Payoneer leads webinar on digital transformation in APAC

The webinar will also highlight the region’s role as a centre for digital transformation.

What is the secret to a successful online business?

Lazada shares the answer at the LazMall Brands Future Forum.

SEA digital consumers to reach 350 million by end-2021

The report also said that digital retail share in the region grew 85% year-on-year.

Starbucks appoints Leo Tsoi as China CEO

He previously served as Starbucks China’s COO and president for five years.

South Korea’s home shopping operators embrace mini-programs

These programs mainly introduced the latest trends, particularly in social media.

Tmall hosts week-long sales campaign for camping items

The company expects a surge in demand for travel gear in the mid-autumn festival.

Alibaba’s AliExpress expands services in Brazil

The company saw rapid adoption from the mass market in the past year.

#WhatsHappening: Key trends in Twitter among Singaporean consumers

Their conversations revolve around food, home, and self-care.

#WhatsHappening: Key trends in Twitter among Singaporean consumers

Their conversations revolve around food, home and self-care.

Top APAC e-commerce sites have at least five checkout errors

Some consumers abandon purchases due to the long checkout process.