Perfume Maker Givaudan’s Sales Beat Estimates, Tariff Paybacks Weigh on Shares
Givaudan’s second-quarter organic sales came in ahead of market estimates on Thursday, but its shares fell 5 percent on litigation costs and tariff repayments.
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Singapore’s Zilingo to Liquidate After Crisis at Fashion Start-Up
Zilingo Pte is set to enter liquidation, capping a months-long crisis that shocked Asia’s technology and start-up industries.
Singapore’s Zilingo to Liquidate After Crisis at Fashion Start-Up
Zilingo Pte is set to enter liquidation, capping a months-long crisis that shocked Asia’s technology and start-up industries.
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Zilingo COO Quits in Latest Blow for Singapore Start-Up
Aadi Vaidya, who joined the company in 2015 and became the COO two years later, confirmed his resignation when contacted by Bloomberg News. Friday is his last day at the company, Vaidya said in his response.
Zilingo COO Quits in Latest Blow for Singapore Start-Up
Aadi Vaidya, who joined the company in 2015 and became the COO two years later, confirmed his resignation when contacted by Bloomberg News. Friday is his last day at the company, Vaidya said in his response.
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Zilingo’s Fired CEO Responds to Questions of Mystery Payments
The fashion e-commerce platform terminated her employment after an investigation into claims of what it called “serious financial irregularities” and said it “reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal action.”
Zilingo’s Fired CEO Responds to Questions of Mystery Payments
The fashion e-commerce platform terminated her employment after an investigation into claims of what it called “serious financial irregularities” and said it “reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal action.”
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Temasek-Backed Zilingo Seeking $200 Million in Funding
The Singapore-based company is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. on the potential fundraising deal that could boost its valuation to over $1 billion, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the process is private.
Temasek-Backed Zilingo Seeking $200 Million in Funding
The Singapore-based company is working with Goldman Sachs Group Inc. on the potential fundraising deal that could boost its valuation to over $1 billion, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the process is private.
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Shein on Singapore Hiring Spree as It Shifts Key Assets
China’s Shein is aggressively expanding its Singapore office after making a Singapore firm its de facto holding company, according to people with knowledge of the matter and a Reuters analysis of filings by the online fast-fashion retailer.
Shein on Singapore Hiring Spree as It Shifts Key Assets
China’s Shein is aggressively expanding its Singapore office after making a Singapore firm its de facto holding company, according to people with knowledge of the matter and a Reuters analysis of filings by the online fast-fashion retailer.
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Shopee’s Q3 Revenue Up 134%
The Singapore-based e-commerce giant reported an 80.6 percent boost in gross merchandise value (GMV) year-on-year, with total orders up 123.2 percent year-on-year.
Shopee’s Q3 Revenue Up 134%
The Singapore-based e-commerce giant reported an 80.6 percent boost in gross merchandise value (GMV) year-on-year, with total orders up 123.2 percent year-on-year.
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Singapore’s Shopee Expands to France as Part of European Push
The e-commerce giant that has driven sales for brands like Sulwahsoo and Calvin Klein in Southeast Asia this week unveiled a localised platform for the French market, in a move that will see it come up against global retail giants like Amazon and Alibaba.
Singapore’s Shopee Expands to France as Part of European Push
The e-commerce giant that has driven sales for brands like Sulwahsoo and Calvin Klein in Southeast Asia this week unveiled a localised platform for the French market, in a move that will see it come up against global retail giants like Amazon and Alibaba.
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Singapore’s Carousell Acquires Sneaker Marketplace
Carousell Group, which includes C2C marketplace Carousell, Vietnam’s Chotot and Malaysia’s Mudah, has added to its fashion resale arsenal by buying Ox Street, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing managed marketplaces for authenticated streetwear.
Singapore’s Carousell Acquires Sneaker Marketplace
Carousell Group, which includes C2C marketplace Carousell, Vietnam’s Chotot and Malaysia’s Mudah, has added to its fashion resale arsenal by buying Ox Street, one of Southeast Asia’s fastest-growing managed marketplaces for authenticated streetwear.
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Singapore’s Carousell Raises $100 Million for Regional Expansion
Carousell Group, which includes C2C marketplace Carousell, Vietnam’s Chotot and Malaysia’s Mudah, secured $100 million in a funding round led by
Singapore’s Carousell Raises $100 Million for Regional Expansion
Carousell Group, which includes C2C marketplace Carousell, Vietnam’s Chotot and Malaysia’s Mudah, secured $100 million in a funding round led by
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Sources: Singaporean E-Commerce Giant Shopee to Debut in Europe With Poland Launch
Sea Ltd’s Shopee is preparing to launch in Poland and is currently recruiting sellers, two company sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
Sources: Singaporean E-Commerce Giant Shopee to Debut in Europe With Poland Launch
Sea Ltd’s Shopee is preparing to launch in Poland and is currently recruiting sellers, two company sources with knowledge of the matter told Reuters.
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Singapore Retail Sales Jump 25% as Southeast Asian Hub Vows to ‘Live With Covid’
In June, the market’s retail sales totalled $2.43 billion in a year-on-year boost of 25.8 percent, Retail in Asia reports.
Singapore Retail Sales Jump 25% as Southeast Asian Hub Vows to ‘Live With Covid’
In June, the market’s retail sales totalled $2.43 billion in a year-on-year boost of 25.8 percent, Retail in Asia reports.
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Shopee Outpaces Tokopedia in Indonesian E-Commerce Race
The Singaporean e-tail platform’s $14.2 billion GMV puts it slightly ahead of local giant Tokopedia, with GMV also around $14 billion, while
Shopee Outpaces Tokopedia in Indonesian E-Commerce Race
The Singaporean e-tail platform’s $14.2 billion GMV puts it slightly ahead of local giant Tokopedia, with GMV also around $14 billion, while
The News in Brief
Trump to Impose Forced Labour Duties on Friday as Temporary 10% US Tariffs Expire
The move is the White House’s latest effort to restore Trump’s campaign vision of a near-global tariff after the US Supreme Court in February struck down his ‘reciprocal’ duties.
LVMH Appoints General Manager of Fragrance
Givenchy executive Yann Musquin will lead the group’s fragrance portfolio, succeeding longtime division head Romain Spitzer.
India Changes Rule in Win for Foreign E-Commerce Companies
In a major win for Amazon, which lobbied for the change, the government will allow foreign e-commerce companies to buy products directly from Indian sellers and sell them to overseas customers.
Skincare Brand Prequel Appoints C-Suite
The dermatologist-developed label has named Nathalie Kristo as its first chief executive officer and Toral Patel as chief marketing officer.
Moncler Group Second-Quarter Sales Rise 5% as Stone Island Brand Outperforms
Stone Island’s strong performance helped offset slower growth at the Moncler brand, as the group continues its push to become less dependent on its iconic winter outerwear.
Mulberry Quarterly Sales Jump 23% as Turnaround Gathers Pace
The British luxury handbag maker reported a strong start to fiscal 2027 as CEO Andrea Baldo’s strategy gains traction and the brand gears up for designer Christopher Kane’s runway debut in September.
Phillip Lim Announces New Brand PlayLoveWin
The designer departed his namesake label 3.1 Phillip Lim in November 2024 to pursue personal projects.