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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 $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 Targets AI-Driven Commerce and Stablecoin Payments as Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy Accelerates
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 Hits Record $36.8B Revenue in 2025, but Q4 Profit Plunges 97% After Data Breach
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang reported record annual revenue for 2025, though its fourth-quarter profitability declined sharply following a personal data breach disclosed in December. According to a filing submitted...
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Amazon, Temu and Shein Warn of Delivery Delays in the Middle East as Conflict Disrupts Global Shipping Routes
Major global e-commerce platforms including Amazon, Temu and Shein are warning customers in the Middle East about longer delivery timelines as escalating geopolitical tensions disrupt key international trade routes. According...
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