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Alibaba sees double-digit sales growth for Singles’ Day in Hong Kong

The Hangzhou-based e-commerce powerhouse on October 1 started a three-month promotion to waive delivery fees for certain Taobao orders that cost more than 99 yuan, covering categories such as fashion accessories, electronics, skincare and cosmetic products.

Indonesia asks Apple, Google to block China's Temu to protect small merchants

Business model of fast-fashion marketplace 'unhealthy competition' to local businesses.

Shein overtakes Boohoo in UK as profits double

Shein has overtaken rival Boohoo in the UK as the Chinese fashion giant revealed a near 40% increase in sales and surging profits.

JCB enables Google Pay for Japanese userbase

Japan international payment brand JCB has now enabled Google Pay for JCB Contactless users in Japan to be used in retail stores.

Casetify unveils first standalone store in Singapore

Tech and lifestyle brand Casetify, popular among millennials and Gen Z, has revealed its first standalone studio in Singapore, located in Ion Orchard mall.

UK payment firms now required to reimburse APP fraud victims

UK payment firms are now obligated to reimburse victims of authorised push payment (APP) fraud, with compensation capped at £85,000.

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