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
Carousell reaches EBITDA profit as it bets on reCommerce
EBITDA profitability gives Carousell room to expand secondhand services and AI tools, after revenue rose 18% to USD $140 million last year.
Shopee & Meta launch Instagram affiliate partnerships
More creators in Southeast Asia, Taiwan and Brazil can now earn commissions by tagging Shopee products in Instagram posts and Reels.
Adyen partners with CeX Malaysia on unified payments
The retailer will cut reconciliation work and gain a single view of sales as it unifies online and in-store transactions across 11 Malaysian outlets.
OceanBase launches AI database portfolio with LakeBase
The new system aims to cut complexity for enterprises as AI agents need live access to structured, unstructured and vector data.
Ninja Van Malaysia doubles warehouse scanning speeds
Rising eCommerce volumes are putting pressure on Malaysia's logistics networks, as the firm now handles 30 to 60 scans a minute.
iQanAI launches conversational AI sales app across SEA
Businesses across Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia can now automate multilingual chat sales around the clock, reducing missed leads and follow-up delays.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
Constructor named Gartner leader in search & discovery
Carwow names Chief Technology Officer & adds Sheth
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
Constructor posts surge on AI retail search momentum
SEON unveils global partner initiative for AI fraud fight
Featured News
Visa strengthens AI defences amid new era of cyber threats
Visa is pouring billions into AI defences as regulators demand safer, auditable systems to counter faster cyber threats and fraud.
Gigs makes APAC splash with promising ShopBack partnership
ShopBack users could soon get easier access to travel connectivity and local mobile plans as Gigs tests its expansion in Asia.
Google sees retail success with agentic commerce push
Retailers are using Google’s new AI suite to speed up shopping and support, with Bunnings already live and UCP adoption starting to grow.
Expert Columns
Your marketing problem isn't data overload, it's inaction
Loyalty leaders discuss: What are global loyalty programs doing that's missing in APAC?
Loyalty leaders discuss: Impact on personalisation across APAC as AI moves from predictive to agentic
Loyalty leaders discuss: The biggest gap between what APAC consumers expect and what brands are delivering
Why you need to treat your fulfilment strategy like a marketing campaign
AI shopping boom puts checkout under pressure
The 70% problem: Why checkout is still where eCommerce goes to die
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
5 eCommerce trends set to define 2026
Why email automation fails without clean and verified data
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
LuxLexicon to accept stablecoin payments in Singapore
Shoppers at LuxLexicon's Singapore store can now pay for selected handbags in stablecoins, with conversion handled instantly by Triple-A.
Loyalty leaders discuss: What are global loyalty programs doing that's missing in APAC?
Loyalty schemes in APAC are losing relevance as global leaders win customers with simpler, more personal offers delivered in real time.
Loyalty leaders discuss: Impact on personalisation across APAC as AI moves from predictive to agentic
Brands risk losing customers to AI agents unless loyalty offers are machine-readable, real-time and simple enough to be chosen automatically.
Loyalty leaders discuss: The biggest gap between what APAC consumers expect and what brands are delivering
APAC retailers are losing margin as clunky loyalty systems fail to meet demand for real-time, personalised offers and easier redemption.
Alipay launches AI Wallet & Token Pay for agentic commerce
The new tools let users approve and track agent-led spending, as Alipay bets on trusted AI payments to drive commercial use.
Adyen launches Giving with CHARLES & KEITH in Singapore
Shoppers in Singapore can now round up CHARLES & KEITH purchases to support Community Chest, with Adyen matching donations in 2026.
Southeast Asia eCommerce set for strong growth by 2029
Digital payments are set to dominate regional online shopping by 2029 as the market races towards USD $289.8 billion, a study says.
Ant International courts merchants on AI-led Asia growth
Asian checkout friction is driving global merchants to Ant International as AI-assisted shopping starts reshaping cross-border payments.
Banma, Alipay launch voice payment system for cars
Drivers will be able to book tickets and order food by voice as Banma and Alipay bring hands-free payments into connected cars.
Nestlé & Lazada trial AI shopping tools in Southeast Asia
Shoppers in three Southeast Asian markets will get AI product help and photo-based prompts as Nestlé and Lazada test conversational buying tools.
AEON360 teams with Google Cloud on AI shopping push
Shoppers in Malaysia will gain a single AI-led journey across AEON services as the retailer starts linking buying, payments and rewards with Google Cloud.
EX.IO & Payment Asia explore Hong Kong stablecoins
Hong Kong merchants may soon gain stablecoin payment and settlement options as the two firms test licensed digital assets under the new regime.
123RF launches Sphere AI platform for Malaysian marketers
It aims to cut tool overload for Malaysian marketing teams by bundling concept, design and video tasks into one AI workflow.
Microsoft pledges USD $1 billion for Thailand AI hub
The spending aims to add skilled jobs and local AI access as Thailand races to become South East Asia’s digital hub.
Airwallex wins Malaysia licences for full offering
Malaysian businesses can now access payments, multi-currency accounts and foreign exchange on one platform after new central bank approvals.
Cainiao & CP AXTRA expand Thailand retail logistics
Faster online grocery deliveries in Thailand are set to improve as the partners roll out warehouse automation and forward fulfilment sites.
Changi Airport boosts search with OpenSearch overhaul
Changi Airport revamps digital search with OpenSearch, slashing zero-result queries and unifying travel, service and retail discovery.
Why AI agentic commerce will rewrite retail loyalty
AI agents are quietly reshaping retail, and sluggish loyalty platforms risk losing transactions long before shoppers know they've gone.
Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors
Singapore employers tighten permanent headcount, channelling spend into scarce AI, cyber and data skills while ramping up contract hiring.
StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders from SGD $0 monthly
StarHub opens Galaxy S26 pre-orders in Singapore, with 5G Unlimited+ bundles and instalment plans from SGD $0 per month on select tiers.
