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8 in 10 Singapore consumers willing to invest time in ID verification


Preferred methods for identity verification include submitting a picture of their ID and a live selfie when creating new online accounts.

8 in 10 Singapore consumers willing to invest time in ID verification


Preferred methods for identity verification include submitting a picture of their ID and a live selfie when creating new online accounts.

Uber to acquire Delivery Hero’s foodpanda business in Taiwan for $950m


Foodpanda’s local consumers, merchants, and delivery partners will be smoothly integrated into Uber Eats.

Payment cards lead online purchases in Taiwan

About 94% of Taiwanese consumers engaged in online shopping over the past six months.

Consumer goods companies must embrace AI or risk failure: GlobalData

The reality of adopting AI involves tangible financial and security risks.

Deliveroo opens third Hop site in Kwun Tong

It will offer over 2,300 grocery items.

Aesop opens Thailand flagship store

It’s the brand's first major retail presence in the country.

Rakuten and Thailand join hands to showcase Thai products

Rakuten Ichiba is set to become Japan's first e-commerce platform with an official TOPTHAI store.

Tops launches eco-friendly meat packaging

This initiative aims to reduce CO2-equivalent emissions by around 45 tons.

Philippines' Goldilocks to launch 30 new franchise-owned stores

It currently boasts 926 outlets, with 360 operating under franchise ownership. 

DFI Retail Group and PolyU SPEED ink MoU for retail talent development

It will introduce Hong Kong's first QF Level 6 Programme in the field of retail.

Payment cards dominate NZ market with 57% share in 2023

It was driven by the country's technological infrastructure, ensuring fast internet and secure payments.

ZALORA eyes growth via platform services in Southeast Asia

Its B2B platform services and e-commerce solutions accounted for 9% of its revenue last year.

Malaysian retail sector sees 173% surge in hiring activity

It was mainly attributed to the industry's adoption of sustainable practices and the booming e-commerce market.

Hybrid stores reshape airport retail landscape

About 76% of the airports surveyed view hybrid concepts as a long-term trend.

Shopee Malaysia launches On-Time Guarantee Program to ensure timely deliveries

Customers will receive a RM5 voucher for deliveries that exceed the estimated delivery date provided.