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TikTok Invests $1.5 Billion to Get Back Into Online Shopping in Indonesia

TikTok, which is part of the ByteDance ownership structure, is investing $1.5 billion to become the controlling shareholder of the e-commerce unit of Indonesia’s GoTo Gojek Tokopedia.

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Livestreaming E-Commerce Surges in China, Boosted by AI

This year’s Singles Day highlighted the growth of livestreaming e-commerce sales, fueled by virtual avatar hosts and AI chatbot use.

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Mastercard Unveils Gen-AI Assistant Shopping Muse

Advanced generative AI tool by Mastercard reimagines the search and discovery of products in retailers’ digital catalogues.

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US Black Friday Online Sales Approach $10 Billion

The media reports that this year in the United States in the segment of virtual sales, consumers spent a record $9.8 billion during Black Friday.

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TikTok Mulls Tokopedia Investment for New E-Commerce Platform

TikTok is reportedly considering an investment into Tokopedia, a unit of Indonesia’s GoTo Group, to revive its e-commerce service in Southeast Asia’s largest retail market.

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5 Ways to Survive Holiday Expenses

Holidays are coming. As the cost of living increases, for many people, the holiday season brings not only joy but also headaches from trying to make ends meet. Don’t let multi-digit price tags scare your holiday spirit away. Here are some tips and tricks to help your budget survive holiday expenses.

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Klarna Expands Ad and Marketing Tools for Creators and Retailers

The Klarna payment network has decided to expand its advertising and marketing tools for creators and retailers.

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CEO of eBay Says About Positive Impact of AI Update on Customer Experience

One of the largest players in the global sphere of e-commerce, eBay has concluded that its investments in artificial intelligence make customers happier.

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Shopify to Use AI to Give Merchants Competitive Advantage

Shopify, one of the main providers of software and services for sellers who carry out their activities in the virtual space, considers artificial intelligence as a tool for providing competitive advantages to those who interact with this company.

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Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy to Hit $218 Billion in 2023

In the Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company report there is a forecast that the total value of transactions in the space of the digital economy of Southeast Asia will reach $218 billion this year.

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Stripe Checkout Becomes Embedded

Stripe Checkout solution can now be embedded into any website, facilitating the online shopping process for both end customers and merchants.

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BNP Paribas and 321founded Present Payment Management Tool

The French banking group BNP Paribas has created a fintech company that is focused on European e-commerce players.

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PayPal Launches Package Tracking Feature

PayPal has announced the launch of a parcel tracking feature in its app.

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Amazon to Open Retail Business in South Africa

Amazon plans to launch its online retail business in South Africa next year.

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US Online Holiday Sales to Hit $222B, Driven by Mobile Shopping

According to Adobe Analytics, online holiday sales in the USA are expected to hit $221.8 billion this holiday shopping season (Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 4.8% growth year-over-year (YoY).

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Klarna Rolls Out AI Shopping Lens & Shoppable Videos

Klarna has introduced new AI-powered shopping tools that make product search easier. Now Klarna customers can find and buy items they see around them, in an image or a video clip.

E-commerce, short for electronic commerce, refers to the trading of goods and services through digital platforms. It enables businesses and consumers to conduct transactions online, offering convenience, speed, and global accessibility across a wide range of industries, from retail and travel to financial services. Online and mobile commerce rely on digital payment systems to complete purchases. When a customer shops online, a payment gateway or processor securely handles the transaction, authorizing the transfer of funds between accounts. A seamless, secure, and fast payment experience is essential to building trust and reducing cart abandonment in e-commerce, making payment technology a key driver of online commerce growth.