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Amazon’s new user agreement seeks to curb class-action suits

The new waiver will require shoppers to resolve disputes outside the courts but Amazon said customers could still file small claims.

Shopee owner Sea raises forecast after sales beat estimates; shares jump

The stock-price gain erased Sea’s losses for the year.

Shein plans to launch Hong Kong IPO as soon as Aug 19, sources say

Shein is targeting a valuation between US$30 billion (S$38.4 billion) to US$40 billion in the IPO, Reuters reported last week.

Carousell removes listings of Trader Joe’s seasoning product containing poppy seeds

Trader Joe’s Everything But The Bagel seasoning contains poppy seeds, which are classified as prohibited goods by CNB.

Shein finds there’s no place like China after Vietnam warehouse experiment disappoints

Employees work on a production line at a garment factory in Panyu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong province, China, July 27, 2026. REUTERS/Go Nakamura

British PM Burnham vows crackdown on misleading discounts and subscription traps

Businesses will need to provide clearer upfront information, regular reminders and a much easier exit to contracts.

Ukrainian attacks on Wildberries strike at heart of Russia Inc

Smoke billows from the burning Wildberries warehouses following a Ukrainian drone attack, according to local authorities, in Saint Petersburg, on July 24.

Japanese woman arrested for cancelling over 2,000 orders on manga publisher’s site

A person walks by a statue of Luffy, a character from the Japanese manga and anime One Piece at Japan Expo Paris in Villepinte, north of Paris, on July 9.

Retail sales growth picks up in June as consumer spending stays resilient

Compared with May, June retail sales edged up 1 per cent after accounting for seasonal factors.

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Best National Day sale and 8.8 sale offers to shop now: Lazada, Shopee and more

The 8.8 sales in Singapore coincide with the National Day sales.

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