The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce

2026 · Asian Edition

Also known as e-Commerce.

eCommerce represents the dynamic world of buying and selling goods and services online. It is rapidly evolving with major advances in technology, logistics, payment systems, and customer experience strategies shaping the way businesses operate and consumers shop.

This tag covers a broad range of stories including security certifications for apps, the rise of marketplaces as sales channels, innovations in warehouse and inventory management, AI-driven tools for personalization and fraud prevention, expansions by fintech and shipping companies, as well as insights into consumer behaviors and trends.

Readers exploring our eCommerce tag will discover the latest developments influencing retailers, brands, and technology providers around the globe. Whether you are a business owner, marketer, or someone passionate about the future of retail, these stories offer valuable knowledge about leveraging technology, overcoming challenges like fraud and delivery expectations, and succeeding in a competitive digital marketplace.

Asian eCommerce news
Analyst Insights
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
Gartner · e-Commerce · Digital Transformation
This month
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
Gartner · e-Commerce · Hyperscale
Last month
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Frost & Sullivan · e-Commerce · Gaming
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Constructor earns sole Customers' Choice in Gartner report
Gartner · e-Commerce · CX
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
AI data management market to hit USD $239.15bn by 2034
Polaris Market Research · e-Commerce · UC
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Expert columns
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
By Sangeeta Mudnal of Glu
This month
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
By Bobby Joseph of Melissa
This month
Why email automation fails without clean and verified data
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
This month
Brands are losing the Buy Box and up to 80% of marketplace sales with it
By Paolo Emilio Ascoli of Corsearch
This month
Unpacking the Impact of Agentic Commerce Across ANZ
By Jonathan Reeve of Eagle Eye
This month
5 mobile-first strategies to ensure contact data quality
By Greg Brown of Melissa
This month
Adapting to change: How SEO specialists can leverage Google's generative AI update
By Haekal Aditya of Manning & Co
Last month
Why AI agentic commerce will rewrite retail loyalty
By Aaron Crowe of Eagle Eye
Last month
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
By Greg Brown of Melissa
Last month
From side hustles to scalable brands: How marketplaces are paving the way for female entrepreneurs
By Temu App
Last month
Trust, transformation and the women leading modern client partnerships
By Laura Fox of APS Group
Last month
International Women's Day: The Australian entrepreneur proving you don't have to scale fast to succeed
By Nakisah Williams of Craft Club
Last month
Retailers brace for AI search and complex deal discovery
By Dan Surtees of XCCommerce
Last month
Redefining retail discovery for Southeast Asian brands with Gen AI
By Simone Morandi of Accenture Song
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
How Data Quality in Retail Powers Business Outcomes in 2026
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Interviews
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Discussing Unified Communications
Last week
Elastic says AI search & context now decide customer loyalty
Discussing Big Data
Last month
Recent news
Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering
About Small Business
This month
Cainiao & CP AXTRA expand Thailand retail logistics
About Productivity
Last month
Changi Airport boosts search with OpenSearch overhaul
About Digital Transformation
Last month
Why AI agentic commerce will rewrite retail loyalty
About Online shopping
Last month
Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors
About Marketing
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders from SGD $0 monthly
About Unified Communications
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Redefining retail discovery for Southeast Asian brands with Gen AI
About Customer service
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Ramadan 2025 reshapes Southeast Asia shopping journeys
About Online shopping
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Indosat profit up 12.2% as AI drives ARPU, broadband push
About Unified Communications
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
CelcomDigi & Firebase launch telco-based verification
About Cloud Services
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Paydibs maps 2026 outlook for Malaysia's digital payments
About Small Business
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Airwallex buys Paynuri to launch payments in Korea
About Small Business
Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Paydibs unveils Nexus suite & Mini POS for MSMEs
About Software-as-a-Service
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Carlsberg & Meituan link fine dining with beer delivery
About Digital Transformation
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Razorpay unveils smart checkout offers for Singapore
About Point of Sale
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
8x8 buys Maven Lab to boost APAC CPaaS & messaging
About Cloud Services
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
Drukair chooses Worldpay to boost global payments
About Data Protection
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
Coupang breach & camera hacks expose Asia cyber gaps
About Firewalls
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
Etaily secures SMBC-led funding to fuel Southeast Asia growth
About Social Media
Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Sharp launches new appliances in Singapore for festive upgrades
About Energy efficient
Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Job moves
etaily appoints Lester Cuneta to lead Southeast Asia growth
Move at Alibaba
Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Ben Wong appointed Adyen's General Manager for key regions
Move at Adyen
Mon, 7th Oct 2024
Topsort appoints umer paracha as new Head of Marketing
Move at Alibaba
Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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