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The growth was driven by Tesla orders and higher spending on food services and groceries.

OpenAI has partnered with Shopify and is demonstrating prototype versions to brands while discussing financial terms.

Visa’s Intelligent Commerce aims to let AI agents shop for consumers based on their preferences.

The platform may have to include more Vietnam-registered businesses instead of relying on a direct-from-China supply chain.

The Chinese tech giant already invested US$5.99 billion in Lazada before this round, including the US$1 billion in 2016 to take a controlling stake.

In The Checkout this week, we argue the case for an independent Lazada, and take a look at Shopee’s short stay in France.

Selvaratnam will lead Fave’s product design and development in the firm’s push toward the buy now, pay later sector.

Digitalization and mega sale events have created a whole new ecommerce landscape.

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Is it time for Southeast Asian merchants to grow outside Shopee and Lazada?