#e-commerce News
A Singapore government-backed project to build a large language model inclusive of Southeast Asian data has drawn fans and critics.
Asian nations are adopting AI across industries, but experts warn that without safeguards, they can lead to staff cuts and inequality.
The Malaysia-based entrepreneur has struggled to secure investment to scale his bamboo tissue business The Nurturing Co beyond the Singapore market.
The online food delivery brand is looking for a replacement. Quek is leaving after a year and a half in the role. She is relocating to Dubai.
Policy & Finance
Product labels may be failing to protect pangolins in China
#e-commerce Opinion
The majority of China’s delivery emissions comes from trucking, but widespread electrification of heavy ground transport is still a long way off.
Policy & Finance
The world needs a digital lifeline
The world's dependency on digital technology was laid bare by the Covid-19 pandemic. Policymakers need to mobilise digital connectivity to improve the daily welfare of the most vulnerable populations, writes Riccardo Puliti of the World Bank.
Lazada’s corporate sustainability expert explains why having a climate change strategy is crucial to businesses as well as the planet and our communities.
Transport
A plastic army
Up to 10.2 million kg of Amazon's plastic packaging waste entered the world’s freshwater and marine ecosystems in 2019, according to a new report by ocean conservation group Oceana. Given its proven ability to innovate, the tech giant should invest in plastic-free packaging.
