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Tag: Commerce

US buyer activity rises on Alibaba.com after tariff pause agreement

US buyers flood Alibaba.com after a 90-day US-China tariff pause, boosting inquiries by over 40% and driving holiday stock orders early.

PayPal launches Complete Payments solution for Singapore businesses

PayPal launches Complete Payments in Singapore to simplify global transactions, boost conversions, and improve fraud protection for businesses.

Singapore retailers embrace AI agents to tackle rising costs and boost competitiveness

69% of Singapore retailers say AI agents are key to staying competitive, with rising investments and a strong focus on unified commerce.

Ant International partners with Barclays to improve global FX management using AI model

Ant International and Barclays partner to enhance global FX management using AI, cutting costs and boosting forecasting accuracy for businesses.

YouTube expands shopping affiliate programme in Singapore through Shopee partnership

YouTube teams up with Shopee to launch its Shopping affiliate programme in Singapore, giving creators new ways to monetise their content.

Synagie and HKT launch ShopHK to help Hong Kong brands expand into Southeast Asia

Synagie and HKT launch ShopHK, helping Hong Kong SMEs tap into Southeast Asia's booming US$600 billion e-commerce market.

Airwallex partners with Discover Global Network to expand payment options

Airwallex partners with Discover Global Network, allowing merchants to accept Discover and Diners Club International cards, reaching 345 million cardholders.

US consumers see rising import costs as China tariffs take effect

US consumers may already be paying higher import fees as Trump’s China tariffs take effect, affecting shipping costs and major tech companies.

AI agents transform e-commerce as Qeen.ai secures US$10M seed funding

AI startup Qeen.ai secures US$10M to revolutionise e-commerce with autonomous AI agents, enabling small businesses to scale without relying on ads.

The fall of quick commerce: What went wrong in Southeast Asia?

Uncover the reasons behind quick commerce’s decline in Southeast Asia, from operational challenges to shifting consumer behaviour post-pandemic.

Intel secures US$2.2 billion in federal grants for chip production

Intel secures US$2.2 billion in CHIPS Act grants to boost U.S. semiconductor manufacturing, with an additional US$5.66 billion pending disbursement.

Alibaba sells Sun Art hypermarket chain for US$1.7 billion to refocus on e-commerce

Alibaba sells Sun Art for US$1.7 billion, marking a strategic shift to focus on e-commerce and cloud computing while exiting brick-and-mortar retail.
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