3+ day, 20+ hour ago  (271+ words) The impact of Alibaba's latest innovation is best understood by examining the scale of its implementation. Taobao and Tmall, the world's largest e-commerce marketplaces in terms of gross merchandise value, handled an estimated combined total of US$1. 4 trillion in transactions…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (280+ words) In the first quarter of 2021, SSI Group, a leading luxury retailer in the Philippines, witnessed a significant drop in profits. The company reported a decrease of 58. 5 per cent in net income to US$2. 4 million (PHP$152. 9 million), even though revenue increased…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (279+ words) Shinsegae Group, a major food corporation in South Korea, has terminated the employment of Starbucks Korea's chief after a marketing campaign sparked widespread controversy on the commemoration of historical pro-democracy protests. Shinsegae, the South Korean holder of the Starbucks license,…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (405+ words) In Singapore, three prominent online retailers, namely Boarding Gate, Origin Sleep, and Light In The Box, have been implicated in deceptive practices aimed at manipulating consumers" purchasing behaviors. These retailers were found to be manipulating elements of their websites. They…...

6+ day, 17+ hour ago  (396+ words) NAORA, a new membership-based sailing concept founded by a team of four Belgian explorers, today announced the official launch of its private expedition membership " a continuously moving global journey that allows members to join and leave the vessel at their…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (375+ words) Swedish fashion conglomerate, H&M, has recently undertaken a restructuring exercise which has led to job cuts in Singapore. This move comes as the retailer transfers its Southeast Asian hub from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. The restructuring operation…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (218+ words) The Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) has announced plans to bolster its wealth-management staff in Hong Kong by 30% this year. This move is a strategic reaction to an increasing demand from its clientele for investment and financing services. The Greater China…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (202+ words) Misto Holdings, the South Korean fashion and golf corporation, has announced an impressive surge in their first-quarter earnings, owing to robust demand for K-fashion labels and golf equipment. The company reported a 4. 2% year-over-year increase in revenue, generating KRW 1. 3 trillion (US…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (190+ words) Companies such as Shein and Temu have significantly disturbed the local retail sector, employing aggressive pricing, strategic marketing, and capitalising on tax loopholes. These tactics originally provided them with a substantial advantage over their local competitors. Reports surfaced in March…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (262+ words) Shopee, Singapore's leading online retail platform, has recently been penalized VND200 million (US$7, 700) by the Vietnam Competition Commission (VCC) due to deceptive advertising practices linked to a free shipping campaign initiated in August 2025. During the promotional period, roughly 94% of orders were shipped…...