E-commerce

Judge orders a stop to enforcement of ban on Pentagon doing business with firms engaged in “lobbying activities” for Alibaba

2026-10-27T05:08:09.000Z

Singapore leads the region in GenAI adoption; Vietnam has highest proportion of daily users

2026-10-21T05:17:29.000Z

The region’s digital economy draws US$21 billion in funding in H1 2026, beating 2025’s US$11 billion

2026-10-21T03:52:55.000Z

Existing shoppers spend more online, prioritising product authenticity and purchase protection

2026-10-20T11:42:54.000Z

It has also announced several new in-app AI capabilities

2026-10-20T11:34:24.000Z

Founder Jeff Bezos says continued layoffs have been necessary as the firm overhired during Covid

2026-10-08T03:15:16.000Z

THE BROAD VIEW

Why the Beverage Container Return Scheme – South-east Asia’s first of its kind – is key to closing the gap

2026-10-02T04:00:00.000Z

The recommendations include clear signs and anti-slip flooring to ensure workers’ well-being

2026-09-11T09:52:28.000Z

BRUNCH

The focus is shifting from discounts and subsidies to engagement and content

2026-09-11T07:30:00.000Z

Cheap imports and free shipping are changing retail. The Republic must decide which shops it needs to keep

2026-09-09T06:02:18.000Z