E-commerce

eBay to lay off 9% of workforce in push to simplify operations, internal memo shows

EBay has set itself apart from rivals by pushing into authenticated luxury goods, collectibles and refurbished products, which draw enthusiasts willing to pay more for valuable items.

AI-powered personal assistants could reshape the digital economy

Meta’s Muse and OpenAI’s Dots are now joined by Instinct in the growing world of AI-powered personal assistants.

South-east Asia’s digital economy to hit US$368b in 2026, up 17% as AI uplifts growth

The annual e-Conomy report released on Oct 21 said that strong growth was seen across e-commerce, online travel, online media, as well as transport and food delivery.

As weight-loss drug users turn to dietary supplements, doctors, regulators raise flags

Boxes of Ozempic and Wegovy made by Novo Nordisk are seen at a pharmacy in London, Britain March 8, 2024. REUTERS/Hollie Adams

Second-hand clothing app Vinted purges suspected looted goods after France riots

Protesters break windows of a French food company 'Picard' shop during a demonstration in Paris on Oct 17, 2026.

One killed, 15 injured in Ukrainian drone attack on St Petersburg and Leningrad region

C-drama star Zhang Linghe fronts Taobao 11.11 campaign

Taobao partners Chinese actor Zhang Linghe for promotion of yearly 11.11 sale.

Amazon makes fresh job cuts, mainly in retail division

The cuts are the latest in a series of small reductions since a larger round of 30,000 job cuts that began in 2025.

China’s ‘Lipstick King’ confronts slower growth, AI disruption in live-stream shopping

Livestreamer Li Jiaqi (in black top) is famed for selling billions of dollars worth of beauty products to more than 100 million followers.

AI shopping bots raise scam, fraud and data-privacy risks, banks warn

FILE PHOTO: An AI (Artificial Intelligence) sign is seen at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, China July 6, 2023. REUTERS/Aly Song/File Photo

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