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China Focus
Jack Ma buys Alibaba stock to show support for struggling empire
Ma's longtime confidante Joseph Cai also separately bought about US$150 million of shares in his first such purchase since 2017
January 24, 2024
Digital Economy
The good old e-commerce days are gone
From hourly updates during mega-sales days in the past, Lazada is now stonewalling journalists asking for details of layoffs.
January 19, 2024
Digital Economy
Layoffs at US tech firms hit Singapore
Companies cited the typical concerns about profitability, but analysts think firms are pre-emptively cutting costs.
January 18, 2024
Digital Economy
Lessons from Lazada for Singapore's employers and employees
Without statutory retrenchment pay in Singapore, affected employees bemoan the slim severance package offered by Lazada.
January 10, 2024
Digital Economy
Lazada lets go of C-suites; ex-staff in five of Lazada's six markets sharing CVs online (update)
Some 47 employees with roles ranging from associate to senior vice president have shared their CVs online.
January 05, 2024
Digital Economy
Alibaba's regional online shopping unit Lazada marks new year with layoffs in Singapore (update)
Lazada and its parent company Alibaba have seen a slew of leadership changes since mid-2022
January 03, 2024
Special Feature
LazMall charts the next growth phase for brands in regional eCommerce space
LazMall's Brands Future Forum supports brands and partners to tap on more opportunities in the digital economy.
September 25, 2023
Food & Beverage
Alibaba helps Korean grocery pioneer take Korean food to Singapore
The move marks the first overseas push for the seven-year-old startup, which is preparing for an initial public offering at home.
August 10, 2022
New appointments
Lazada co-founder and former CMO joins Revolut as APAC general manager
The appointment comes as Revolut continues to focus on growth in the APAC region.
April 04, 2022
Digital Economy
Majority of Singapore consumers are now spending more online: Lazada survey
73% of the 6,000 consumers surveyed identified online shopping as central to their day-to-day life, according to Lazada
March 22, 2022