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OpenAI is making a significant strategic shift at a time when AI-powered shopping experiences are increasingly being discussed.
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Sea Limited Posts Record $1.6B Net Income as Shopee Drives Growth
Sea Limited reported $1.6 billion in full-year net income, driven largely by strong performance from its e-commerce platform Shopee. The results highlight the company’s growing profitability and the continued expansion of its digital commerce ecosystem across Southeast Asia.
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Stripe AI Commerce Strategy Targets Southeast Asia’s Fast-Growing $100B Digital Economy
Stripe says artificial intelligence and digital money will shape the next phase of global commerce as businesses across Southeast Asia expand their digital operations.
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Coupang Revenue 2025 Hits Record $36.8B as Q4 Profit Plunges After Data Breach
Coupang revenue 2025 reached a record $36.8 billion as the South Korean e-commerce giant reported strong annual growth despite a sharp fourth-quarter profit decline following a personal data breach disclosed...
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Severe Middle East Shipping Disruptions Delay Amazon, Temu and Shein Deliveries in 2026
Middle East shipping disruptions are affecting global e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Temu and Shein as geopolitical tensions disrupt key trade routes and logistics networks. According to a report by Bloomberg,...
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