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E-Mart 24 and Shinsegae open smart store in Seoul

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.

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.

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.

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.