The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eCommerce.
What to know about eCommerce
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
Regional stories with direct local relevance
GSMA adds speakers for M360 ASEAN 2026 in Kuala Lumpur
Participants will hear fresh evidence on scams and digital trust as Southeast Asia weighs tougher rules for a fast-growing digital economy.
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Rising eCommerce demand and higher vehicle costs are pushing Singapore SMEs to rethink whether owning fleets still makes business sense.
What reCommerce data can tell us about consumer demands
Sales data from a Korean reCommerce platform show cultural moments can revive long-discontinued items and expose demand before retail catches up.
Singapore leads Southeast Asia shopping app growth
Rising acquisition costs are pushing shopping app marketers to lean more on paid channels as Singapore, Vietnam and Indonesia outpace global growth.
Singapore retailers turn customer signals into insight
Retailers in Singapore are using AI and telco data to spot untapped audiences, cut insight time by up to 60% and sharpen decisions.
Jakarta property market strengthens across sectors
Stronger leasing and higher occupancy in Jakarta's offices, malls and warehouses signal a broad property recovery despite cautious pricing.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Blue Yonder unveils AI tools & sustainability findings
China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says
Corsearch names Todd Morris as Chief Executive Officer
Global fintech market set to hit USD $1.5tn by 2034
Featured News
Expert Columns
6 Industries that need address verification
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
What reCommerce data can tell us about consumer demands
Singapore retailers turn customer signals into insight
Cross-border checkout has a data quality problem
For sensitive health categories, eCommerce can remove more than just the checkout queue
Customer data integration: A data quality checklist
From routing to revenue: Why payment orchestration has become a boardroom issue
Southeast Asia's payment rails leave US merchants behind
The Hidden Cost of Identity Friction in Retail
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
DP World opens Johor warehouse in Southeast Asia push
The new site gives manufacturers and retailers extra cross-border storage capacity near Singapore as DP World expands its Southeast Asia network.
Revolut launches Ultra subscription in Singapore market
Singapore customers shut out of premium banking may now buy access, as a S$899 annual membership bundles travel, investment and lifestyle perks.
Alipay launches AI commerce platform for merchants
Alipay is betting that AI agents will soon direct shopping and bookings, tying its payment and verification tools to merchants across China.
Adyen unifies Tod's global payments across 115 stores
The move has lifted approval rates and cut reconciliation work as the luxury group standardises payments across stores and online in 14 countries.
Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore
Eligible Singapore users will get dining and AI perks as Revolut tries to make paid plans more compelling against rivals.
Matchmade.io claims million-record reconciliation in minutes
Finance teams across Southeast Asia could cut reconciliation delays as fragmented payment data makes manual matching slower and riskier.
XTU launches S7Pro action camera with 4K stabilisation
Steadier footage and quicker sharing are the pitch, as XTU's new model goes on sale with 4K video, AI noise reduction and live streaming.
China's commerce models reshape retail worldwide, NIQ says
Asia Pacific is driving a retail shift as live, social and quick commerce from China spread into shopping habits worldwide.
Scoot uses Qualtrics AI to cut feedback analysis time
Passengers can now see booking glitches fixed faster, as Scoot has cut feedback analysis from hours to minutes using Qualtrics AI.
AI traffic surges 30% as Philippines braces for bots
Businesses in the Philippines may face higher costs and slower sites as AI-generated internet traffic rises 30% in five months, Fastly said.
Apple Pay launches in the Philippines for shoppers
Shoppers in the Philippines now have access to Apple's contactless payment service across stores, apps and websites, with banks and merchants on board.
Hyundai Card launches Alphabet Card for younger spenders
Younger South Koreans could get clearer savings on everyday spending as category-based credit cards gain ground over broad rewards schemes.
RewardinMe launches AI agent for gamified marketing
Marketers across Southeast Asia can now use one tool to plan, create and optimise campaigns as RewardinMe folds AI into its gamified platform.
Adyen report finds Singapore shoppers split by age
Younger Singaporeans are driving higher retail spend, while payment errors and AI adoption are reshaping how retailers compete.
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Visa, Lianlian complete first B2B AI agent payment
Small businesses could save time on procurement as an AI agent in Greater China sourced, ordered and paid for a sample without manual input.
AI becomes product discovery tool in Southeast Asia
A quarter of Southeast Asian shoppers now use generative AI, but friends, family and online reviews still carry more weight at checkout.
SmartKargo to power Sun Phu Quoc Airways cargo push
Vietnam's expanding air cargo market could give Sun Phu Quoc Airways an early edge as it builds freight operations around new digital systems.
Hong Kong shoppers embrace AI, but not at checkout
While discovery is already mainstream, 45% of Hong Kong shoppers still balk at letting AI complete purchases, the survey found.
Animoca launches Visa pilot for AI shopping agents
Users in Hong Kong can now let approved AI agents find Visa card perks and complete purchases at selected merchants under preset spending rules.
Mastercard unveils Singapore payments innovation circuit
Financial institutions across Asia Pacific are being shown how AI agents, digital identity and tokenisation could reshape secure payments in coming years.
