E-commerce

Philippines’ FRUITAS launches cloud kitchen 'Nube Kuxina' 

It will feature food brands, such as Balai Pandesal, and Ling Nam, amongst others.

Philippines’ FRUITAS launches cloud kitchen 'Nube Kuxina' 

It will feature food brands, such as Balai Pandesal, and Ling Nam, amongst others.

Alibaba’s Ele.me launches mini-programme in Douyin

Customers can now place orders through the social media app.

Meta, Jio Platforms launch JioMart on WhatsApp

This is the first end-to-end shopping experience on WhatsApp.

Watson beefs up O+O capabilities with $400m investment

This will help create a customer-centric supply chain network. 

JD deepens ties with electronics brand Oppo

They will collaborate in technology cost reduction and marketing.

China retains lead as global e-commerce leader: report

The country accounted for over 37% of the global e-commerce market.

Nine in 10 Malaysians prefer shopping online: report

This is despite the reopening of physical stores. 

Market Kurly rolls out products in Singapore with RedMart

The brand store mostly offers Korean snacks such as tteokbokki.

Tmall rolls out coupons for green home appliances

The company has partnered with brands to trade in their old products.

Roger Vivier unveils flagship store on JD platform

The French luxury brand offered special products to celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day.

Alibaba concludes livestreaming training programme in Malaysia

Participants in the program were encouraged to sell on the Lazada marketplace.

Amazon Australia goes live in new tour programme

The company now offers virtual tours of its fulfillment centre. 

Coca-Cola, Grab tie up to accelerate merchants’ digitalisation

The partnership covers six Southeast Asian markets.

Coupang narrows loss to  $75m in Q2 

This improved from the $518m loss in the same quarter last year.

Amazon Australia launches free one-day delivery

This will apply to Prime members in Melbourne and Sydney.

China leads e-commerce market across the globe: report

Sales in China’s e-commerce market were valued at $2t.

Meta to halt Facebook live shopping events

This will take effect on 1 October.