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Around half of APAC consumers frequently order overseas online

Better quality products are the top driver for cross-border purchases.

About 9 in 10 APAC consumers abandon online carts over inflexible delivery options

Some want to have their items delivered to other places instead of their homes.

Lower price is key driver for cross-border purchases

Other reasons for cross-border transactions are better product quality, amongst others.

SEA consumers spend less but invest on new needs: report

Respondents see unstable economy and high cost of living as reasons to spend less.

South Korea’s KREAM acquires SNKRDUNK operator SODA

Integration of both fashion e-commerce platforms companies will dominate the APAC region.

Lazada, Seoul Business Agency partner to support Korean SMEs' growth

The SMEs will be first onboarded in Lazada Singapore.

InCity Chongqing opens in city’s tallest tower

The retail mall is home to over 200 brands.

Revamped H&M Singapore carries innovative facade design

According to RSP executive Khoo Teik Rong, the H&M flagship store uses i-Mesh fabric for a uniquely fashionable look day or night.

Central Retail opens $35.2m Robinson Lifestyle, Department Store in Phuket

Its first phase opened on 20 September, whilst full service is expected by year-end.

Global e-commerce market to reach $9.3t by 2027

E-commerce transactions already hit $5.9t in 2022.

L’Oréal invests in China-based biotech company

This partnership will allow L’Oréal to solve the incompatibility and instability of raw materials.

Retailers need to leverage AI to enhance operational efficiency

As AI positively impacts industry with tailored offerings and streamlined processes, BCG’s Jason Moy warns retailers against late adoption of new tech.

SHEIN partners with SingPost for delivery in Singapore

Consumers may also have their parcels delivered to their letterboxes.