On February 12, 2025, Amazon Ads introduced Ads Planner, enabling advertisers to assess audience potential, measure deduplicated reach across formats, and efficiently allocate budgets to meet campaign objectives.

Odoo’s new Shopee Connector allows businesses to sync orders and inventory in real time, simplifying operations for Shopee’s 6M+ sellers across Southeast Asia.

Opening on February 22, 2025, in Tsim Sha Tsui's China Hong Kong City, the store offers over 10,000 items from 100+ Taobao sellers.

FedEx launches its International Connect Plus service in Singapore, enabling local e-tailers to ship to the U.S. and Europe in 2-3 days, boosting global trade.

qeen.ai raised $10M, led by Prosus Ventures, marking one of MENA’s largest seed rounds. The funding supports AI-driven e-commerce automation.

Zomato will rename itself as Eternal as Blinkit surpasses its food delivery business. The $25.2B firm will also change its stock ticker to ETERNAL.

Flipkart rebrands its grocery service as 'Kilos,' aiming to provide everyday essentials at wholesale prices, promoted through its BIG Bachat Day Sale.

Swiggy's stock dropped to ₹374.80 ($4.29), below its IPO price of ₹390. Market cap shrank to $9.75B as Instamart lost market share to Blinkit and Zepto.

Shein returns to India with Reliance Retail, five years after a ban. The app ensures full local control, boosting India’s textile sector.

Shopee's International Platform now helps Singapore sellers reach Malaysia and Thailand, with the Philippines next. Over 8,000 sellers joined, boosting GMV by 8x.

Arvato expands its logistics network with a new hub in Dubai's CommerCity, enhancing supply chain efficiency in the MENA region, projected to hit $160B by 2029.

Temu partners with EMX to expand sea shipping and PUDO services in the UAE and Middle East, improving logistics coverage and lowering costs for customers.

In January 2024, Viettel Post introduced 200 automated guided vehicles (AGVs) in its Hanoi warehouse, reducing delivery times by 8–10 hours and increasing processing capacity to 4 million parcels daily, meeting 50% of Vietnam's e-commerce demand.

Zepto moves its headquarters from Singapore to India, joining PhonePe and Groww. The quick-commerce startup plans a $1.1B IPO at a $5B valuation this year.

The Easy E-Receipt 2.0 program saw double the participation, boosting sales within three days as Thai consumers prepare for Chinese New Year.

Blinkit plans 2,000 dark stores in India by 2025, a year ahead of schedule. Losses hit $11.9M in Q3 as competition with Zepto, Flipkart, and Amazon heats up.

Swiggy Sports Pvt. Ltd. aims to expand into sports management, leveraging pickleball’s rise. The out-of-home consumption business earned ₹45.8 crore in Q1 FY25.

Amazon buys Axio to expand financial services in India. Axio serves 10M users with a $260M loan book, bridging India’s credit gap.

Avataar has unveiled Velocity, an AI tool creating product videos directly from links, aiming to revolutionize e-commerce marketing with cost-effective, scalable video creation.

Bukalapak will stop selling physical goods by Feb 9, 2025, shifting to virtual products like mobile credits. Its market cap has fallen to $750M after fierce competition.

Swiggy's new app, Pyng, connects fitness coaches and educators with clients. The app offers booking, payment tracking, and service listing features, targeting new markets.

Flipkart taps Dunzo co-founder Kabeer Biswas to lead Flipkart Minutes. The Walmart-owned e-commerce giant is intensifying its quick-commerce efforts in urban India.

YouTube is challenging TikTok Shop by partnering with Shopee to bring shoppable videos to Indonesia, Thailand, and Vietnam. This taps into the region’s $149B e-commerce market.

KuCoin has unveiled KuCoin Pay, enabling merchants to accept crypto payments. Supporting 37M users globally, it aims to simplify retail transactions and expand adoption.

A recent Deliveroo survey found food delivery integral to daily life in Singapore, with 68% using it regularly. Beyond meals, users now turn to delivery for groceries, gifts, and charity.

Global internet users rose from 12% in 2003 (0.75B people) to 67% in 2023 (5.4B people). This growth transformed global business, enabling e-commerce expansion.

Zepto Cafe clocks 30,000 daily orders and plans a separate app. CEO Palicha predicts $120M ARR by 2026, doubling down on 10-min food delivery wars.

Taiwan's regulators stopped Uber's $950M Foodpanda purchase, citing anti-competitive risks. Uber argued the deal would benefit consumers and local markets.

magicpin enters food delivery as 'magicNOW,' partnering with 3,000+ merchants. Launching in 6 Indian cities, it targets freshness with a 2 km radius and a 15-min delivery promise. A pilot saw 75K deliveries in 4 weeks.

OnPoint acquired CREA on Dec 18, combining forces to dominate Southeast Asia’s e-commerce. Together, they serve 250+ brands, employing 1,600+ staff, and aim to lead the $370B market projected by 2030.

Shein partners with Reliance Retail to re-enter India, ceding customer data and local control. The platform will be audited and all operations will remain within India, supporting local manufacturing and jobs.

Vietnam's Hi1 launches its first F2C e-commerce platform on Dec 11. It offers direct manufacturer-to-consumer connections with no seller fees, AI-powered support, and a focus on premium domestic products.

Culture Circle, India’s luxury sneaker marketplace, raises $2M from Info Edge Ventures to grow globally. Founded by Devansh Jain and Ackshay Jain, the app has 1M+ users, 4K sellers, and ranks among top shopping apps in India.

Laam raised $5.5M in funding to connect 1,200 South Asian fashion sellers with buyers in 100+ countries, led by Disrupt.com and Zayn VC. With machine learning and global logistics, Laam plans UAE and U.S. expansions in 2025.

Amazon has launched Amazon Freight and Amazon Shipping in India. These services offer businesses streamlined logistics, covering 14K+ pin codes. They aim to simplify B2B and B2C shipping with reliable, cost-effective solutions.

Swiggy unveils One BLCK, an invite-only membership offering exclusive perks like faster deliveries, free cocktails, and premium brand partnerships. Introductory plans start at $3.60, aiming to boost customer retention and engagement.

Myntra achieved profitability in FY24 with $372M net income, up 15% revenue to $617.8M. Key costs like materials dropped 8%, while Myntra launched quick delivery services like “M-Now.” Expenses fell 3%, driving success.

Vietnam has blocked Shein and Temu from selling until they register with local e-commerce agencies. The move follows concerns about discounts and counterfeits. Both companies plan to comply but gave no timeline for resuming operations.

FedEx’s new flight connects Asia, India, and Europe faster. It runs 5 times weekly, cutting delivery time by a day. Businesses in tech, auto, and e-commerce will benefit from quicker and seamless logistics.

Zomato now holds 57% of India's food delivery market, surpassing Swiggy. In FY24, Zomato’s GOV grew 22% YoY, outpacing Swiggy’s 14%. Goldman Sachs highlighted Zomato's profitability, faster growth, and 31% CAGR projection.

Swiggy, led by CEO Sriharsha Majety, halts expansion to focus on Delhi, Bengaluru, and more. Rising rents and demand for affordable delivery drive this strategic decision, shared during Q2 FY25 earnings.

Myntra’s “M-Now” offers 30-min delivery of 10K+ styles in Bengaluru. It expands to Mumbai, Delhi, Pune soon. Backed by Flipkart, the service is part of India’s $42B quick-commerce boom by 2030.

Swiggy’s Bolt service is now in 400 Indian cities. It partners with 40K+ restaurants, including KFC and McDonald’s, for 10-minute deliveries. Using a 2-km radius strategy, Bolt aims to regain market share from Zomato.

ShopDeck raised $8M in funding led by Bessemer Venture Partners. The funds will expand its AI tech, grow its team, and improve services for small sellers in India's tier-2 and 3 cities. Founded in 2018, it competes with Shiprocket and Shipway.

ChannelEngine and Aramex announced a partnership to expand marketplace access in the Middle East. The collaboration combines ChannelEngine’s integration platform with Aramex’s logistics expertise, streamlining e-commerce operations and enhancing reach.

Amazon India will launch its quick commerce service, Tez, by late 2024 or early 2025. The move targets a $7B market, competing with Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy. The initiative focuses on groceries, logistics, and scaling dark stores.

Zomato raised $1B via institutional placement at $3/share. Top investors include Motilal Oswal (20.8%). The move shifts Zomato to a domestic company, empowering its quick-commerce unit Blinkit. Rival Swiggy recently raised $1.35B.

Meesho’s GenAI bot now manages 60K daily customer calls in India, cutting costs by 75%. It handles English and Hindi, with plans for 6 more languages. Customer satisfaction is up 10%, while human agents focus on complex tasks.

Zepto raised $350M in new funding, keeping its $5B valuation. It plans to go public in 2025. With 7M daily orders, it eyes $2B in annual sales. But rising costs, regulatory hurdles, and threats to mom-and-pop shops shadow its rapid growth.