E-commerce

Shein’s growth slows, posing risk to size of Hong Kong listing

Consumer enthusiasm for online shopping has cooled as inflation and higher fuel costs push up retail prices.

S’pore shoppers among S-E Asia’s top spenders on Korean goods on Lazada via its Gmarket tie-up

The Gmarket storefront on the Lazada app houses more than 800,000 products from South Korea.

South Korea presidential office rejects Coupang and US claims of discriminatory treatment

The dispute has emerged as a flashpoint in US-South Korean relations

US House committee says South Korea discriminated against Coupang

Coupang became the target of much regulatory scrutiny and public ire in 2025 after news of a data breach became known.

EU slaps $4.40 fee on cheap e-commerce parcels in blow to Shein, Temu and AliExpress

The number of e-commerce parcels entering the EU under the threshold of €150 (S$220) reached 5.8 billion in 2025 from 1.4 billion in 2022.

French Parliament passes fast-fashion law to curb Shein and Temu

Commentary

Singapore and China excel at removing friction. But are people aware of the hidden costs?

Modern life is essentially a giant project to eliminate friction. Singapore and China, especially, have been spectacularly successful at doing that, although in very different ways.

Recent layoffs at e-commerce firms like Lazada reflect sector’s maturation, not decline: Analysts

Analysts say the cuts reflect a maturing industry that is now prioritising profitability, efficiency and the wider adoption of AI.

Alibaba sues the US, seeking removal from Pentagon’s blacklist

Alibaba said it has engaged with the Pentagon for months over the designation as supporter of the Chinese military.

GameStop CEO Cohen spurns $45 billion pay plan to focus on plan to buy eBay

GameStop said it would release additional materials regarding its plans for eBay this week.

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