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How much is AI really selling this Singles’ Day in China?
Chatbots are driving sales ahead of the 11.11 shopping festival. Store data shows where AI shopping works best and what brands can do about it.
Jacob Cooke · · 5 min read
Sociolla’s revenue jumps 71% in 2025 ahead of potential listing
Revenue doubled in Vietnam and expansion efforts are underway in Singapore, but a non-cash accounting charge contributed to widened losses last year.
Jofie Yordan · · 4 min read
Meesho’s quarterly loss narrows 68% as revenue jumps 34%
Meesho said its cash balance stood at 70.5 billion rupees (US$741 million) at the end of the quarter.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readMapping India’s ecommerce standouts
Mapping India’s fintech sector: Key players, top investors, and funding insights in one report.
Aya Lin · · 1 min readBukalapak hits positive Q3 adjusted EBITDA in digital pivot
Gaming generated IDR 1.4 trillion of Bukalapak’s IDR 1.6 trillion (US$88 million) third-quarter revenue.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readSEA ecommerce could near $400b by 2031: Xendit
Among six Southeast Asian markets, Singapore had the highest cross-border share.
Aiko Gao Ishida · · 1 min readFlipkart’s costly late push into quick commerce and food delivery
While the firm is burning US$31 million a month on quick commerce, it is also targeting food delivery with its “original restaurant price” strategy.
Samreen Ahmad · · 7 min readSCI Ecommerce’s troubles run deep
Inside SCI Ecommerce’s financial troubles, from suspected irregularities to a failed restructuring. Plus, Revolut’s Singapore expansion plans.
Jofie Yordan · · 3 min readOnce an IPO hopeful, SCI Ecommerce nears collapse
With potential accounting irregularities being flagged, the ecommerce enabler faces police investigations – all as cash fell 94% last year.
Jofie Yordan · · 5 min readShein profit falls 67% as costs rise, Europe sales weaken
Shein’s stock has fallen 27.3% from its HK$48.56 offer price since September 1.
Diya Lal · · 1 min read