Rising living costs are reshaping shopping habits in Japan, with more consumers turning to platforms that deliver better value. A new survey shows that Japanese shoppers are becoming more intentional with their purchases, with cost-effectiveness emerging as a priority.
The study, conducted by Ipsos and commissioned by Temu, found that about...
Checkout.com launched the inaugural Digital Economy Trust Index, which measures consumer confidence in digital platforms and ranks 16 countries based on security, transparency and user experience in the digital economy.
The ranking reveals a strong direct correlation between consumer trust in the digital economy and individual country GDP growth rates...
Malaysians are still watching their wallets - but they’re also watching livestreams and product videos before making a purchase.
According to a Shopee consumer survey, while 42% of respondents still value discounts and low prices, a greater number - 58% - now prioritise product quality and seller credibility when deciding...
Despite growing economic uncertainty, 4 in 5 APAC retailers say they are confident in their ability to successfully implement their customer engagement strategy over the next 12 months.
This is according to a new survey conducted by Twilio, at the National Retail Federation’s 2025 Retail’s Big Show Asia Pacific.
Yet, beneath this optimism...
In 1991, Mr Gurcharan Singh left the Singapore Armed Forces to help his wife with her hawker stall at Tanjong Pagar. There, the couple sold a small variety of Northern Indian favourites.
As the store grew in popularity, customers made requests for other dishes which helped the couple expand their...
Cognizant, in collaboration with Oxford Economics, unveiled insights into how artificial intelligence (AI) is set to revolutionize the consumer purchasing journey by 2030 and drive significant economic impact.
The study, New Minds, New Markets, shows that as income and purchasing power increases among 18 to 44-year-old AI enthusiasts, this demographic will...
With online shopping at an all-time high, consumers face increasing threats from sophisticated fake websites designed to scam users. Besides the critical threat of data theft, an equally concerning risk is the potential to make purchases under the pretence of genuine transactions, only to find that ordered goods are...
Consumer spending in Southeast Asia and India is projected to increase by 122% over the next decade, outpacing other major emerging regions such as Latin America and Africa, which are expected to see growths of 57% and 103%, respectively.
This surge, based on projections by the World Data Lab (WDL), is featured in the new edition of Beyond...
The Allianz Partners Travel Index, which surveyed over 500 Singaporean adults regarding travel plans and holiday aspirations, reveals that more than nine in 10 (90%) Singaporeans plan to travel in the year ahead.
While travel is high on the agenda for most, cost-of-living is also having an impact on spending,...
Ascenda has released its 2024 State of Loyalty: Commercial Cards report. The report unveils key trends and opportunities in the fast-growing spend management market, particularly for small and midsize businesses.
The study highlights a significant opportunity for providers to differentiate and win share through targeted investments in the customer value...
