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
Singapore retailers tap Malaysia, Thailand for growth amidst fierce competition
Consumer demand and digital growth fuel the expansion.
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.
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