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Bank transfers, digital wallets spur Hong Kong e-commerce market

The two methods are rising at CAGR of 12% and 11%, respectively.

Bank transfers, digital wallets spur Hong Kong e-commerce market

The two methods are rising at CAGR of 12% and 11%, respectively.

Weekly News Wrap: China's e-commerce giants bag $137b in 618 event; Japanese retail stocks surge

And Singapore’s stores are bearish about their business post-pandemic.

Opportunities flow for RTD cocktails in India

Bars and pubs have been largely kept out of the purview post-lockdown.

More APAC consumers fully adopt digital commerce: study

About 75% tap-and-go payments users will keep using contactless transactions.

Consumer confidence crucial to China's economic recovery

Households suffered a large income shock in Q1.

Amazon rolls out learning portal for Singaporean SMBs

Its interactive eLearning content offers live practice opportunities.

Two in five SEA retailers eye going digital

Retailers were urged to consider driving an omnichannel strategy.

South Korea's major retailers' profits projected to halve in Q2: poll

Korea’s No. 2 Shinsegae's profits expected to contract by 89%.

Hong Kong retailers amp up online sales capacity

However, the online penetration rates in the area still have ample room to grow.

Fashion is top e-commerce buy of Asian consumers: survey

Only Japan bucked the trend, with grocery being their top online shopping choice.

This ecommerce startup can up conversion rates for merchants

Omnichat is a messaging platform and can also monitor ecommerce movements.

Online buying to continue past pandemic in Southeast Asia

Over four in five consumers have tried new digital apps.

Malaysia's retail sales down 32.4% in April

Recreational goods and household equipment saw weaker revenues.

ASEAN's consumer demand to pick up as F&B reopens

Hardest-hit companies are expected to recover the fastest.

Singapore launches national standard for online transactions

TR 76 lays out the guidelines for transparent pricing and other e-commerce processes.

Chow Tai Fook's profits down 36.6% to $374.29m

A surge in gold price and weaker Hong Kong sales dragged down revenues.