China’s retail sector will grow from government stimulus, retail’s genAI revolution will have a far-reaching impact, India’s quick commerce will heat up, China’s retailers will face pushback in the region, and Xiaohongshu will further establish itself.

Amazon takes on Swiggy and Flipkart in India: The retailer will begin testing a 15-minute rapid delivery service in Bangalore.

Navigating US sanctions and a Chinese antitrust investigation could derail Nvidia’s supply chain, delay cutting-edge hardware, and challenge its dominance in a global market.

OTT video is popular whether it’s free or paid. Every global region and country we track is engaged with these platforms, some very deeply. But new viewers will be hard to find.

China plans to loosen its monetary policy: But most Beijing watchers are skeptical that its plans will be bold enough to drive consumers to spend.

Lululemon bucks China slowdown as international business gains momentum: The brand’s premium sportswear is resonating with Chinese shoppers—but product challenges keep US consumers on the fence.

EU considers new measures to curb Chinese ecommerce influence: Officials are trying to stem the tide of unsafe products and protect local retailers.

With Meta and Google building private subsea cables, they’re bypassing telecom giants, ensuring faster services and reshaping how the internet reaches developing regions.

China’s digital ad sector grows 12.1% in 2024: Economic slowdown shifts ad dominance to platforms like Tencent and Pinduoduo.

What to make of Australia’s murky social media ban: Social platforms will lose access to users under 16, prompting marketers to shift strategies.

India will be a focus market for fashion brands in 2025: They’re counting on the country’s growing affluent population to offset weakness in China.

Social media's new battleground: Messaging apps innovate with features like location-sharing and group chats to capture younger audiences.