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What's gone wrong with e-commerce? A look at Alibaba's Lazada, TikTok Shop and PDD's Temu
Dethroned by PDD Holdings, Alibaba contends with greater structural problems. New e-commerce competitors force them to adapt.
January 18, 2024
Digital Economy
Are online shopping seasons past their prime?
How should retailers court shoppers in the region as the latter are still enduring tighter budgets?
January 09, 2024
Digital Economy
Connecting communities with instant last-mile delivery
Beyond just moving parcels from point to point, deliveries have the potential to bring together different members of the community
December 25, 2023
Digital Economy
Temu parent PDD surpassed Alibaba's market cap. Will the success last?
'I keep blaming them for having me sign up and then get addicted to this cheap dopamine'
December 11, 2023
Digital Economy
Tapping into the power of conversational commerce
Conversational commerce helps foster meaningful relationships between brands and customers.
September 25, 2023
Company in the news
SATS and SingPost sign MOU for potential JV of e-commerce transhipment hub in Singapore
The jointly operated transhipment hub facility will aim to shorten delivery times and reduce operating costs and manpower.
July 04, 2023
Tech
TikTok seeks US$20 bil e-commerce business despite US setback
TikTok Shop remains a sliver of ByteDance’s US$80 billion revenue.
June 08, 2023
Company in the news
Billionaire Claure expands Shein's fast-fashion empire in Brazil
Fast-fashion giant Shein is rapidly ramping up its manufacturing capabilities.
May 24, 2023
News
Splitting up an empire: Here are Alibaba's six main businesses
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. is splitting its US$220 billion empire into six business units as part of a massive restructuring.
March 29, 2023
Digital Economy
Why sustainability and technology are key in logistics' future
Can technology be the bedrock of green growth for the logistics industry?
March 21, 2023