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Around 67% of Chinese consumers to shop more online: report

Online spending in the market will likely rise substantially in the next 12 months.

Shopee to give local sellers a boost in Q3

It seeks to expand their reach throught over 13,000 Shopee affiliates.

Keppel Land’s i12 Katong lifestyle mall reopens

It features several “firsts” including a medical co-working space for practitioners.

One in 4 consumers in APAC have been victims of online fraud

This is particularly higher in China and India, Experian found. 

JD618 Grand Promotion sees RMB379b transaction volume: JD

This exceeded last year’s transaction volume.

Philippine-firm AllHome expands PetBuddy store in four new locations

Euromonitor International had reported that interest in pet care will be sustained in the Philippines.

BNPL credit products value to rise to $576b by 2026: report

For every $100 spent, $2 goes to BNPL transactions in 2021.

Mytheresa picks Steven Xu as president in China and APAC

He previously served as an executive for Ralph Lauren.

Japan’s consumer co-ops raise $6.5m for Ukraine

The proceeds has been donated to UNICEF and other organizations.

Alibaba’s Tmall launches childcare consulting service

The service came in a tie-up with over 200 product specialists and 50 brands.

Weekly News Wrap: JD posts slowest growth in 618 event; Shopee cuts jobs in shopping and food

And Reliance is mulling buying out bankruptcy-hit US cosmetics giant Revlon.

Intime’s Hangzhou store offers free rides to customers

The service does not require minimum purchases from shoppers.

What APAC cross-border shoppers look for in a brand

Brand values are important for cross-border shoppers.

MINISO opens doors of first flagship store in Malaysia

The MINISO 3.0 features a brand new toy section.