eCommerce

Bukalapak’s revenue up 1 percent in third quarter

Indonesian e-commerce firm Bukalapak has recorded revenue of Rp 1.64 trillion ($98.74 million) in the third quarter ended September 30, 2025, up 1 percent from the previous quarter - a performance that reflects the company’s resilience amid a seasonally slower period and challenging market conditions.

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Maybank lowers Sea’s earnings on softer margin

Maybank Investment Bank has lowered 2025 to 2027 estimated earnings for Singapore-based technology firm Sea by 8 percent to 24 percent on softer margin assumptions across key segments.

Shopee strengthens support for Malaysian MSMEs with $11.83M funding

Shopee, the e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia, Taiwan, and Brazil, announced Monday the launch of the MYR 50 million ($11.83 million) Shopee Rai Lokal MSME growth package to further support Malaysian micro, small, medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).

Vietnam’s e-commerce sector shows highest optimism in SEA despite facing region’s toughest regulatory hurdles – Blackbox

Vietnam’s e-commerce market is demonstrating the highest growth optimism in Southeast Asia, even as it navigates the region's most significant regulatory challenges, a new report by Blackbox Research revealed on Wednesday.

Lazada renews partnerships with POP MART to accelerate collectible delivery in Southeast Asia

Alibaba Group's e-commerce arm Lazada has partnered with POP MART again to expedite collector’s journey, delivering a more seamless and enjoyable experience with faster access to sought-after IP collectibles.

Maybank foresees opportunities and risks from ChatGPT Agentic Commerce

Maybank Investment Bank Research has foreseen both opportunities and risks from ChatGPT Agentic Commerce.

Lazada, Gmarket team up to bring authentic Korean products to SEA

Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading online shopping platform, has teamed up with South Korea’s Gmarket, to bring 20 million authentic Korean products for Southeast Asian shoppers on its platform.

TikTok Shop launches $4.74M stimulus package to boost digital economy in Malaysia

E-commerce platform TikTok Shop announced Wednesday that it is further injecting MYR 20 million ($4.74 million) into the local digital economy in Malaysia through its new #JomLokal Booster Stimulus Package, to provide enhanced support for local micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) and homegrown products.

China’s JD.com keen to expand Malaysian operations, eyeing logistics sector – report

Anwar said JD.com also intends to buy more Malaysian products to market in China. Earlier, the prime minister, who is on a four-day working visit to China, held a business meeting with the company's top management led by JD Logistics CEO and executive strategy member Hu Wei.

Maybank raises Sea’s revenue and adjusted EBITDA estimates

Maybank Investment Bank has raised Sea's full year revenue and adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) estimates by 3 percent to 6 percent.