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Buyer’s remorse and silence dominate Malaysian e-commerce space
About 71% of online shoppers in Malaysia regret their purchases, often due to mismatched expectations, according to a new study released by Rakuten.
Lazada launches e-commerce marketplace, takes on Rakuten
Lazada has officially launched its ‘Marketplace’ platform that it had announced at last month’s DNA-TeAM Disrupt panel discussion, taking on B2B2C market leader Rakuten.
NUS’ ViSenze and Rakuten to create visual search driven e-commerce in Taiwan
ViSenze Pte Ltd said it has partnered with Taiwan Rakuten Ichiba Inc, a subsidiary of Japan e-commerce giant Rakuten Group, to launch a visual fashion search and recognition service on the latter’s social and shopping sites in Taiwan.
Interested in my online bhangra class?
An e-commerce wave is surely forming in Malaysia, and now we have data from Bank Negara that supports that notion, writes Karamjit Singh.
Rakuten reports strong growth, reaffirms Malaysian commitment
Rakuten Online Shopping has reaffirmed its commitment to the Malaysian market, citing positive growth and inroads made with local industries.
Zalora gets US$100mil, e-commerce gauntlet thrown
The news last week that Zalora, which claims to be Asia’s fastest growing online beauty and fashion site, has secured fresh funding of US$100 million has sent shockwaves around the region, writes Karamjit Singh.
Indonesians and Malaysians take to ‘social shopping’ in a big way
MALAYSIANS' propensity for social shopping stands out on a global scale, coming in second place behind Indonesia which took the top spot with 78%, according to a Rakuten survey of the 12 countries it operates in.
Quick tips for online shopping
With Chinese New Year and Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it is time for many of us to start thinking of gifts for family, friends and loved ones. Here are some tips to ensure that your online shopping experience will be safe, secure, and successful.
Are Malaysians ready for e-commerce?
Despite all the buzz around e-commerce in Malaysia, one dotcommer-turned-brick-and-mortar businessman remains skeptical.
E-commerce space heats up, Rakuten goes live Nov 1
Rakuten Inc announced that its Malaysian Internet shopping mall Rakuten Online Shopping is set to launch on Nov 1, at 9am Malaysia Standard Time.
