Hong Kong Retailers Test Malaysian E-Commerce Before Wider Regional Push
A hundred brands are using digital platforms in Malaysia to gauge demand and build visibility across Southeast Asia without committing to physical stores.
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A hundred brands are using digital platforms in Malaysia to gauge demand and build visibility across Southeast Asia without committing to physical stores.

The fast-fashion founder's net worth has collapsed from $23 billion to roughly $8 billion as Shein's valuation plummets amid tariffs, scrutiny, and an AI-obsessed market.

The fast-fashion retailer's market capitalisation now sits at $25.3 billion, down from a $100 billion peak in 2022, as regulatory scrutiny and trade costs mount.

Fast-fashion giant's shares dropped 10% intraday as founder Sky Xu made rare public appearance at muted listing ceremony

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The fast-fashion giant plans to list on September 1, backed by 273 million active customers and a supply-chain pivot that extends beyond retail.

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The Singapore-based fast-fashion giant faces labor scrutiny and regulatory headwinds as it pivots from a failed US listing to the Asian exchange.

The fast-fashion retailer is seeking a $27 billion valuation after slowing growth and regulatory headwinds forced it to abandon plans for a US listing.

The fast-fashion retailer's public market debut marks a 70% drop from its 2022 private valuation of $98 billion, reflecting slowing growth and rising cost pressures

The Hong Kong homeware chain's three-year licensing deal with Radha Exports marks a strategic retreat from direct retail as mainland e-commerce reshapes Asia's discount market

Desmond Lim postponed higher education to scale ornamental fish e-marketplace, turning a traditional trade into a digital venture

The Seoul-based e-commerce player will introduce its private-label line through a local retail affiliate operating more than 1,200 stores nationwide

Japan Home's losses more than doubled to S$2.3 million as rental and labor costs collide with online competition from Taobao and TikTok Shop

Industry association seeks tax incentive revival, provincial investment push, and e-commerce platform regulation to counter declining retail sales

The K-beauty maker reported Europe now accounts for 17 percent of group sales, with digital channels driving eightfold growth in six months

Qwen AI Arena gives developers infrastructure to build and evaluate autonomous agents against real-world business tasks

New regulations expected by November as regulator scrutinizes e-commerce lending standards and household debt risks

The fast-fashion platform is positioning itself as a global retail giant rather than a regional player, betting investors will reward its direct-to-consumer model and international reach.

Dopamine websites recreate the entire online shopping experience, from browsing to checkout, except nothing actually arrives and no money changes hands.

The Singapore tech group raised its 2026 e-commerce earnings forecast to US$1 billion, signaling resilience against Alibaba, TikTok and Temu in Southeast Asia's crowded online retail market.