E-commerce

Payment cards hold 50.6% share in Australia’s e-commerce market

The country’s e-commerce market is expected to grow by 8.3% in 2024.

Payment cards hold 50.6% share in Australia’s e-commerce market

The country’s e-commerce market is expected to grow by 8.3% in 2024.

How Chengdu achieved a 276% surge in cross-border e-commerce

Nationwide, over 120,000 cross-border e-commerce entities are in operation.

JD.com and British Fashion Council partner to boost fashion brands in China

It aims to help British and global fashion brands navigate the Chinese market. 

Indian antitrust probe finds Amazon and Flipkart in violation of competition laws

The two companies allegedly manipulated their search algorithms to promote preferred sellers.

Meta is investing big in business messaging

Companies can boost sales by reaching more customers on Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp.

Three key trends driving Asia-Pacific e-commerce

Asia-Pacific consumers are leading the charge in social media shopping.

What ingredient transparency can do to boost beauty product growth

Consumers demand clarity on ingredients, driving market expansion.

East Asia accounts for 41% of global e-commerce sales

China, Japan, and South Korea are the top retail e-commerce markets in the region.

Balenciaga launches flagship store on JD.com

Balenciaga joins other Kering brands like Gucci and Saint Laurent on JD.com.

South Korea e-commerce market to reach $170.1b by 2028

This is attributed to high-speed internet, secure payments, and growing consumer trust in online shopping.

JD.com invests $141m to establish JD Fashion platform

It will allow thousands of brands to launch new fashion products at the same time on JD’s marketplace.

India’s e-commerce market set for 23.8% growth in 2024

The growth is attributed to increased internet access and a shift towards online shopping.

42% of e-commerce purchases in Hong Kong made via alternative payments

The e-commerce market in the region grew by 10.5% last year.

How convenience powers East Asia's e-commerce growth

China, Japan, and South Korea accounted for 87% of Asia Pacific’s e-commerce sales in 2023.

AI enhances shopping experience in China’s e-commerce

Investments in AI have pushed the industry’s value beyond $68.85b.

Sephora cuts 10% of staff in China

Over 4,000 employees in China are impacted.

Alibaba to adjust e-commerce strategy to enhance merchant terms

Alibaba will refine its China e-commerce strategy by improving merchant terms and introducing new technology service charges to boost monetisation...