Consumer Economy

Deal allows expansion into North America’s e-commerce market.

E-commerce giant’s CEO sees competition easing after pandemic’s boom.

The social commerce platform helps solve the challenges of shipping, financing, and sourcing for small merchants in Vietnam.

Network of local suppliers and focus on overseas markets pay off.

Startups that focus on several key areas can avoid the pitfalls of this dreaded phase of their life cycle.

Vision Fund exits entire $7.7bn Uber holding during market downturn.

Ant Group’s net profit falls 17.3% in March quarter under regulatory pressure.

Thanks to companies like DHgate and its social commerce SaaS tool MyyShop, content creators can easily monetize their social media presence.