The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce
A curated Asian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eCommerce.
What to know about eCommerce
eCommerce represents the dynamic world of buying and selling goods and services online. It is rapidly evolving with major advances in technology, logistics, payment systems, and customer experience strategies shaping the way businesses operate and consumers shop.
This tag covers a broad range of stories including security certifications for apps, the rise of marketplaces as sales channels, innovations in warehouse and inventory management, AI-driven tools for personalization and fraud prevention, expansions by fintech and shipping companies, as well as insights into consumer behaviors and trends.
Readers exploring our eCommerce tag will discover the latest developments influencing retailers, brands, and technology providers around the globe. Whether you are a business owner, marketer, or someone passionate about the future of retail, these stories offer valuable knowledge about leveraging technology, overcoming challenges like fraud and delivery expectations, and succeeding in a competitive digital marketplace.
Asian eCommerce News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Hong Kong retailers face checkout & fraud pressure
Payment failures are already costing Hong Kong merchants sales, with every retailer surveyed hit by slow or failed transactions ahead of Singles' Day.
Singapore SMEs embrace AI as delivery demand rises
Rising delivery pressure is pushing Singapore SMEs to use AI and automation, with 48% already doing so as logistics costs stay under strain.
Cainiao opens warehouse network to AI & robotics partners
The move could help robotics firms test and scale machines in real warehouses, while easing customs, storage and delivery bottlenecks overseas.
ALGA adds Chinese option to My O! app in Kyrgyzstan
Chinese-speaking users in Kyrgyzstan can now access telecoms, banking and shopping in My O! as ALGA responds to a changing customer base.
Philippine operators unveil anti-scam push with GSMA
Fears over fraud are pushing Philippine mobile operators to test network-led scam detection and transaction checks with the GSMA.
Coupang & OpenAI host Singapore AI Grand Prix hackathon
The overnight contest drew 60 Singapore entrants and handed winners USD $13,000 in OpenAI API credits, with participants testing Codex on shopping tasks.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
Cloudinary named Gartner Leader in digital asset management
Syndigo named leader in Gartner's first PIM quadrant
Fastly named Leader in IDC MarketScape WAAP assessment
Avalara launches Aviator AI hub for tax compliance
Shufti wins Gartner honour for global identity coverage
Featured News
Expert Columns
Why online retailers get declined in November: stock finance before peak season
There is no such place as APAC
When AI Changes Product Discovery, Measurement Has to Catch Up
AI in Retail is Only as Good as its Data Foundation
Creators Have Become the Path to Purchase in Southeast Asia. Most Brands Are Still Treating Them Like Media
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
How multi-shopper AI is transforming retail store operations
The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
6 Industries that need address verification
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
OpenAI launches ChatGPT Business Hub for companies
Eligible businesses can now claim profiles and track engagement in ChatGPT, as OpenAI pushes the assistant deeper into commercial discovery.
Asia Pacific industrial demand lags as tenants wait
Longer decision times are leaving industrial landlords with a gap between requirements and signed leases across Asia Pacific, JLL said.
Pattern helps Oroton boost apparel reach across channels
The shift is intended to help the fashion label turn online discovery into store visits as it pushes beyond handbags into ready-to-wear clothing.
Australian websites fail usability test, says Testmate
Almost half of the sites tested left visitors unable to find basic details, as faster AI-style search raises expectations for clarity.
Singapore merchants see gaming demand surge on PayPal
Cross-border demand for Singapore sellers is broadening as gaming becomes a top draw, with PayPal handling more than 11 million buyers a year.
Google & Glance bring shopping to Android TV screens
Supported Android TV owners in the US, India and Japan can now shop from the idle screen, as Google and Glance target home discovery.
Fast Simon launches AI model for Shopify discovery
The new system is meant to help Shopify brands lift conversions and basket sizes by automating product ranking around shopper behaviour and stock levels.
Blue Yonder launches AI-native order management tool
Retailers and distributors are being offered tighter control over inventory, cancellations and fulfilment costs as Blue Yonder adds AI agents to order management.
Chargeflow data flags Black Friday non-delivery surge
Non-delivery claims overtook card fraud on Black Friday weekend, with chargebacks filed weeks later and peak disputes hitting in January.
Yuno adds Ecommpay to widen payment reach across regions
Merchants in Europe and Asia-Pacific can now offer more local checkout options through one integration, reducing abandoned transactions at payment stage.
Moon Boot taps ESW for international eCommerce push
The retailer can now serve customers in seven countries through one cross-border model, reducing the need for local legal entities and separate systems.
Temu & IACC launch programme to tackle IP disputes
Brands can now escalate complex IP complaints on Temu through a dedicated IACC-backed channel, with responses promised within 48 hours.
Hello Clever says payment success drops after two minutes
Merchants risk losing sales if checkout drags past two minutes, with Hello Clever's data showing success rates fall from 95% to 52%.
VentraIP warns slow landing pages can sink Black Friday
Retailers risk wasting paid media unless campaign pages can cope with Black Friday traffic surges, VentraIP says.
Entersekt boosts 3-D Secure to cut checkout failures
Interrupted authentication journeys are costing merchants sales, with Entersekt saying its latest changes lifted success rates by up to 9 percentage points.
QuickAIBuy launches first paid review service for buyers
A standard review costs USD $79 and aims to help B2B buyers avoid committing to orders before evidence on suppliers, freight and margins is checked.
Bazaarvoice & Profound team up on AI search visibility
Retailers risk losing sales if AI search cites rivals, prompting Bazaarvoice and Profound to link prompt analytics with customer reviews and photos.
Shopify adds app security check to CLI in AI toolkit
Developers can now spot common security flaws in their own apps before release as Shopify widens its AI Toolkit and commerce updates.
Google adds Cloud Logging for BigQuery Python UDFs
The update lets data pipelines keep running when bad rows appear, while malformed Python UDF records are captured in Cloud Logging for later repair.
Zyxel launches WiFi 7 access points for small firms
Smaller businesses can add tri-band WiFi 7 without a full network overhaul, as Zyxel targets easier deployment and lower power use.
