E-commerce

YouTube seeks to topple TikTok as video shopping king

YouTube seeks to topple TikTok as video shopping king

Two in five Southeast Asian shoppers turn to online videos to research products.
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YouTube doubles down on video commerce in Southeast Asia

It now has 7,600 creators with over 1 million subscribers.

TikTok unveils new business solutions to drive brand growth

One of the key launches is TikTok Market Scope.

Retailers race to fix store experience in Vietnam

As Vietnam’s middle class grows, retailers are investing in offline store formats.

Lazada announces $100m annual investment in affiliate programme

Affiliate marketing drives 20% of Southeast Asia’s online sales.

Video contents influence 62% of Singapore e-commerce purchases

Shopee and YouTube double down on creator-powered digital commerce.

Alibaba credits AI-driven strategy for strong growth

AI-related products posted triple-digit growth

SEA e-commerce market to reach $140b by 2030

Sales in the region have surged 46 times since 2012.

New product choices drive lower brand loyalty in Vietnam

Kantar data shows Vietnam’s surge in options fuels consumers' shifting brand preferences.

Vietnam retail market ramps up digital-first strategies

Collaboration between traditional and modern retail formats is seen as crucial.

TikTok launches new campaign to target high-intent users in APAC

It aims to help brands reach active shoppers in the region.

Amazon Australia launches ‘Amazon Beauty Finds’ storefront

It features skincare, haircare, beauty tools, and appliances.

JD.com launches major initiative to support 60,000 new products

It aims to help these products achieve RMB1m in annual sales

Malaysian retailers told to prioritise technology, consumer-centric approaches

Key strategies include embracing sustainability and exploring international markets.

Indonesia e-commerce market to hit $46.6b by 2025

It is driven by rising internet access and smartphone usage.