The Ultimate Guide to eCommerce
A curated Asian edition of IndustrialDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for eCommerce.
What to know about eCommerce
eCommerce represents the dynamic world of buying and selling goods and services online. It is rapidly evolving with major advances in technology, logistics, payment systems, and customer experience strategies shaping the way businesses operate and consumers shop.
This tag covers a broad range of stories including security certifications for apps, the rise of marketplaces as sales channels, innovations in warehouse and inventory management, AI-driven tools for personalization and fraud prevention, expansions by fintech and shipping companies, as well as insights into consumer behaviors and trends.
Readers exploring our eCommerce tag will discover the latest developments influencing retailers, brands, and technology providers around the globe. Whether you are a business owner, marketer, or someone passionate about the future of retail, these stories offer valuable knowledge about leveraging technology, overcoming challenges like fraud and delivery expectations, and succeeding in a competitive digital marketplace.
Asian eCommerce News
Regional stories with direct local relevance
Zyxel launches WiFi 7 access points for small firms
Smaller businesses can add tri-band WiFi 7 without a full network overhaul, as Zyxel targets easier deployment and lower power use.
TBC Bank Uzbekistan launches Apple Pay for customers
The rollout gives TBC Bank Uzbekistan customers a faster way to pay in shops and online as digital wallets gain ground in the market.
When AI Changes Product Discovery, Measurement Has to Catch Up
One in four Southeast Asian shoppers now use generative AI to discover products, exposing how last-click tools miss the path to purchase.
Global generative AI use hits 3.24 billion monthly
The shift is reshaping how people find information online, with web traffic down more than 10 per cent since ChatGPT launched and social use climbing.
Fiuu warns AI shopping raises payment permission questions
The shift towards agentic commerce could force merchants and payment providers to prove AI tools stayed within customers' agreed limits.
CelcomDigi opens AI-focused Tech Fair 2026 in Petaling
The five-day event aims to give Malaysians practical exposure to AI in phones and services, alongside promotions and prize draws at 1 Utama Shopping Centre.
Analyst Insights
Research and market analysis connected to eCommerce
Syndigo named leader in Gartner's first PIM quadrant
Fastly named Leader in IDC MarketScape WAAP assessment
Avalara launches Aviator AI hub for tax compliance
Shufti wins Gartner honour for global identity coverage
Infios named a leader in IDC MarketScape assessments
Expert Columns
When AI Changes Product Discovery, Measurement Has to Catch Up
AI in Retail is Only as Good as its Data Foundation
Creators Have Become the Path to Purchase in Southeast Asia. Most Brands Are Still Treating Them Like Media
The next eCommerce interface may not be a screen
How multi-shopper AI is transforming retail store operations
The Next E-commerce Interface May Not Be a Screen
6 Industries that need address verification
Rethinking fleet ownership in a changing business landscape
What reCommerce data can tell us about consumer demands
Singapore retailers turn customer signals into insight
Interviews
Interviews and video coverage from the network
Recent eCommerce News
scandiweb open-sources Expedio to speed up Magento stores
Merchants can now cut Magento page-load times without replatforming, as scandiweb makes Expedio's core freely available for open-source use.
Krea launches AI image editor Krea 3 with faster edits
The new model is available via Krea's platform and partners, as the company targets design teams needing faster, consistent image edits.
Meta survey finds most Asia-Pacific small firms use AI
The findings suggest many smaller firms are already using AI to lift productivity, but training costs and know-how remain major barriers.
Cover Genius launches protection for AI commerce platforms
Consumers using AI assistants to book travel or shop may now be offered protection in chat, without being sent to a separate checkout flow.
Australians lose AUD $275 on fake AI ads, study finds
Trust is being eroded as 42% of Australians surveyed said they were duped by AI ads, losing an average of AUD $275 on purchases.
Australian shoppers threaten boycotts over tighter returns
Four in five shoppers would cut spending or walk away if tighter rules hit frequent returners, a Blue Yonder survey found.
Cover Genius launches AI protection for chat commerce
Consumers using chat-based shopping tools can now be offered protection in-conversation, as Cover Genius targets trust concerns around AI-led purchases.
Maple Deal Global adds travel & regional shopping pages
Visitors can now compare flights, tours and local offers on one independent affiliate site, with browser-saved watchlists and no account required.
Brandtech launches data & AI unit across three firms
The new umbrella will unite more than 500 specialists in 22 countries, as brands seek to make fragmented data usable for artificial intelligence.
Vestiaire Collective boosts sales with Photoroom image AI
A trial found Photoroom's edits lifted sales and page views, prompting the resale platform to roll them out across all new listings.
AI shopping assistants triple traffic, hitting retailers
Retailers face a fresh holiday-season test as agentic assistants surge, with Forter seeing orders from them more than triple in a month.
TrusTrace warns 21% of US-bound brands face detentions
Detentions are already hitting apparel shipments into the US, as only 25% of brands say they have trusted data on Tier 1 factories.
Krea launches Krea 3 image editor for commercial teams
Commercial teams can now turn product shots and campaign images into studio-quality edits in under eight seconds with Krea 3.
Australians cut Christmas spending as cost pressures rise
Cost-of-living pressure is pushing most shoppers to trim gifts, decorations and dining out, with Black Friday sales adding extra strain.
Temu & IACC launch direct anti-counterfeit channel
The new scheme gives IACC member brands a faster route to challenge unresolved listings, with Temu promising responses within 48 hours.
AI now helps Australians choose brands, study finds
Nearly two in five Australians now use generative AI to help pick brands, and most still want to make the final purchase decision themselves.
Riskified launches AI agent identity checks for merchants
Merchants could face fresh refund fraud and account-takeover risks as consumer AI assistants start handling shopping and support requests.
Meta's Muse AI agent seen in half of customer traffic
Security teams face a new attribution problem as Meta's Muse AI agent can slip into customer traffic while posing as an ordinary browser.
Forrester warns AI costs will cut B2C marketing plans
Higher AI spend will force B2C marketers to trim a third of planned projects as usage-based pricing pushes budgets under strain.
Explainer: Why Facebook is going to start charging many New Zealand small businesses
New subscription limits could leave Kiwi owner-operators paying up to NZD $883 a month to keep posting links to customers.
