South Korea’s re-commerce platform Bunjang further expands into Singapore
Bunjang, a South Korea's customer-to-customer (C2C) secondhand marketplace platform, has reaffirmed its commitment to Singapore as a strategic growth engine in its broader Asia strategy.
The company said in a statement on Wednesday that it is launching targeted marketing efforts for Singapore users via Global Bunjang – the platform’s global site – positioning the city-state as a critical…
Maybank sees ASEAN e-commerce offers compelling growth runway
Despite structural headwinds in traditional Western markets, Maybank Investment Bank sees Chinese e-commerce platforms are demonstrating adaptability through logistics optimization, business model evolution, and strategic regional pivoting, and ASEAN, in particular, offers a compelling growth runway, driven by rising digital adoption, underpenetrated retail markets, and improving platform…
How can AI be the emotional shock absorber for today’s tariff-shaken e-commerce?
Tariffs are back, and they’re no longer just an economic concern. They’re introducing significant uncertainties that affect both e-commerce businesses and online shoppers. In fact, 81 percent of brands already foresee disruptions in their global strategy, while 60 percent of consumers are becoming more value-focused and price-conscious.
For online retailers, tariffs are more than just a…
Southeast Asia’s platform e-commerce GMV reaches $128.4B; top 3 platforms increase market share to 84 percent
Platform-based ecommerce in the Southeast Asia region reached $128.4 billion in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, representing a 12 percent year-on-year growth, Momentum Works said Wednesday in third edition of its Ecommerce in Southeast Asia report.
The growth, while slower than in previous years, reflects a deliberate shift by leading platforms toward more rational, sustainable…
DHL’s E-Commerce Trends Report 2025: AI and social media reshaping online shopping in Asia Pacific
Lack of delivery options is the number one conversion killer: 77% of shoppers in Asia Pacific abandon their carts when preferred delivery options are missing
A shift in sustainability: almost half of shoppers in Asia Pacific had also abandoned their carts due to sustainability concerns
Social commerce takes center stage: By 2030, 85% of consumers in Asia Pacific are expected to shop primarily…
International Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Partners with Anchanto to Power E-commerce Operations in the Philippines
CEBU CITY, Philippines, June 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Anchanto, the leading global B2B SaaS technology company in e-commerce and supply chain, announced its latest partnership with International Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (IPI), one of Philippines' leading manufacturer and distributor of pharmaceutical and consumer products.
Anchanto and IPI mark the start of their partnership during the…
Smart collaborates with Salesforce to deliver AI-powered digital experiences for customers on unified e-commerce website
Salesforce, the global artificial intelligence (AI) customer relationship management (CRM) has partnered with Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the mobile services arm of PLDT, Inc., to deliver AI-powered digital experiences for customers on a unified e-commerce website.
The duo said in a statement on Tuesday that the partnership will implement commerce cloud to create a unified digital…
ShipAny Marks First Year in Taiwan, Helps 1,000+ E-Commerce Firms Streamline Logistics
*Hong Kong logistics startup builds smart shipping ecosystem with local partners*
HONG KONG, June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hong Kong-based logistics platform ShipAny announced today it has attracted over 1,000 Taiwanese e-commerce merchants since launching locally one year ago. The company partnered with 10+ local providers including convenience store pickup services, motorcycle couriers and…
Sold out in 3 minutes! How a Sri Lankan streamer masters Chinese e-commerce live streaming?
BEIJING, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Finding Answers in China from China.org.cn:
 
How did a bottle of chili paste from Sri Lanka make its way overseas and go viral in a Chinese live streaming? And how did a traditional handmade stool help revive the rural economy in Sri Lanka? What made a live streaming that sold out its inventory in just 3 minutes convince Sri…
Doba Unveils Summer Dropshipping Deals to Capitalize on Seasonal E-Commerce Trends
LEHI, Utah, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Doba, a leading dropshipping platform, announces its Summer Dropshipping Deals event, running from May 26 to July 14, 2025. This initiative offers exclusive discounts on a curated selection of wholesale summer products.
The event aims to empower both new and established dropshippers to leverage the seasonal surge in consumer demand across major e-commerce…