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How e-commerce starts a new chapter in Southeast Asia

How e-commerce starts a new chapter in Southeast Asia

The region will experience a market value of $211b and a growth rate of 22% by 2025.

Fashion supply may face shortfall from extreme weather: report

Several manufacturers may face a 22% shortfall, missing out on US$65 billion in export earnings.

How APAC retailers can prepare for high foot traffic during the holidays

Seasonal hiring, labour optimisation, and inventory management are huge factors for a retailer’s success during loaded shopping periods.

Value over money matters for consumers: Mintel

Consumers are willing to increase spending for more quality products

Consumers seek human connections amidst growing AI adoption: report

Brands will seek out unique human elements as a contrast to faceless algorithms.

Taiwan’s PopChill acquires US$1.9m investment for Hong Kong expansion

The luxury platform sustains a 10% growth every month, with volume surpassing $1m.

Lazada launches sustainability training to Indonesian retailers

Lazada's logistics business unit invited over 30 retailers for the six-month course.

Thailand’s Tanachira Retail debuts on Thai stock exchange

Its net profit reached US$1.95m in H1 2023, up 88.14% from last year.

Southeast Asia, India are ‘next gold rush’ for luxury beauty brands

The luxury beauty markets in the markets will reach $7.6b by 2026.

Around 2 in 5 APAC consumers always use social media for inspiration, purchases

Consumers from China and Thailand lead the regular social media use for transactions.

Travel retail recovery possible despite 29% average spend drop in 2022

Passenger volumes saw a marginal improvement by 75% of 2019 levels.

Relationship Renaissance: Consumers want new intimacy forms

Brands can help consumers in finding points for connection.

Brands need to do more than reduce their carbon footprint

They should communicate their initiatives to consumers in a way that will resonate with them.

JD Logistics upgrades express delivery services in Hong Kong and Macau

Newer and improved services will reinforce the connection between the two territories.

Optimised personal experience for every demographic emboldens SEA market: report

Around 73% of business leaders see the potential of personalised tech like AI shaping consumers.

Kusto Group to expand Wendy’s to Central Asia

It also plans to launch an AI-based drive-thru in Kazakhstan.

Foodpanda appoints John Fang as CEO

Jakob Angele left the company as CEO after nine years.