Asia E-commerce

Lazada expands reach as shopping habits and trends shift

Lazada expands reach as shopping habits and trends shift

E-Commerce giant focuses on high-frequency categories, personalisation, and regional growth

Global e-commerce giants’ huge resources pressure Thai online retailers

Aggressive pricing, shifting consumer behavior, and rising logistics costs challenge local businesses.  

Asian e-commerce races to innovate as consumer demands rise

Fast-paced growth and delivery challenges are shaping Asia's e-commerce future.  

Brands that admit mistakes more likely to build customer trust

Transparency and humility strengthen consumer loyalty in a values-driven market.

E-commerce and regulations drive paper packaging growth

There is an increasing consumer awareness regarding sustainable packaging.

Strong infrastructure drives East Asia’s e-commerce dominance

East Asia has high disposable income, fast-paced lifestyles, and diversified delivery options.

E-commerce growth challenges APAC retail

Traditional retail adapts amidst e-commerce expansion in APAC, Zalora innovates to compete.

APAC’s social commerce industry to grow by 12.3% in 2024

APAC consumers prefer online vs in-store shopping.

Key figures at Seamless Asia fan e-commerce excitement over AI

Traditional marketing squeezes its way into discussions on vibrant e-commerce in Asia.

Real-time personalisation boosts online sales by 7 fold

This is compared to those who employ a blanket personalisation strategy.

Around 4 in 5 SG e-commerce organisations adopt AI

About 38% are still experimenting with AI implementation.

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.

E-commerce drives fastest growing retailers in Asia Pacific

Digitalization and focus on experiential retail are among the main factors.

Most consumers in Saudi Arabia use cards to shop online

The e-commerce market is expected to reach $15.7b, GlobalData reported. 

More Taiwanese online shoppers are using alternative payment methods

Over 25% of online buys were paid through alternative payment methods, GlobalData reported.