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International

Malaysia to regulate e-commerce platforms following complaints

2026-08-26T13:18:36.000Z
PDD faces increasing regulatory pressure around the world, including over the quality of goods available on Temu.
Consumer & Healthcare

Temu-owner PDD revenue misses estimates, profit falls on ‘intense’ China competition

2026-08-25T00:38:11.000Z
Creators are more trusted here in Apac than anywhere else in the world, says Benjamin Joe, vice-president, Apac at Meta.
Companies & Markets

Meta leans into creator-led commerce in Apac

2026-08-13T13:10:45.000Z
A US State Department spokesperson said South Korea “should not impose disproportionate burdens on US companies” such as Coupang.
International

How a dispute over e-commerce firm Coupang is testing US-South Korea ties

2026-07-20T00:28:55.000Z
On top of that, sellers are spending more on advertising, logistics, returns, affiliate commissions, and platform campaign incentives.
Technology

Rising fees are changing the role of South-east Asia’s e-commerce enablers

2026-07-17T10:37:19.000Z
Regional e-commerce players such as Lazada are placing more emphasis on affiliate marketing as an increasingly important customer acquisition strategy.
Companies & Markets

Lazada, Shopee double down on affiliate marketing to compete with TikTok Shop in South-east Asia

2026-07-16T11:26:36.000Z
In emerging markets, discovery, engagement, and transactions are increasingly happening within the same mobile ecosystem.
Opinion & Features
THE BROAD VIEW

The global e-commerce playbook is being rewritten in emerging markets

2026-07-10T23:00:00.000Z
The proposal, made available for public consultation by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Commerce, would change platform responsibility rules by adding regulatory measures alongside existing penalties.
International

China proposes expanding e-commerce law scope, platform rules

2026-07-04T03:15:05.000Z
Musinsa plans to add storefronts in Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines this year.
Consumer & Healthcare

KKR-backed South Korea fashion retailer Musinsa ramps up Asia store push ahead of IPO

2026-07-01T23:49:10.000Z
The appointed platforms are Tokopedia, Sea’s Shopee, Alibaba-backed Lazada and Blibli, said Indonesia’s tax office.
Asean Business

Indonesia asks four e-commerce platforms to collect income tax from sellers

2026-07-01T07:14:39.000Z
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