Asia-Pacific leads AI adoption worldwide, but penetration varies widely by market. From rapid uptake to cautious testing, markets are taking very different paths.

Joybuy, the Chinese ecommerce retailer’s UK site, is scheduled to launch in March.

Legal scrutiny, rising rivals, and fading China relevance are testing its turnaround.

China consumer confidence shows few signs of improvement heading into the holiday period.

Apple’s global iPhone base creates a logged-in ad ecosystem where identity, intent, and commerce never leave Apple’s rails.

The AI Platform Is Closer Than Some Rivals, but It Still Faces Barriers

Protein-forward menus and store upgrades aim to create new occasions beyond habitual morning visits.

Growing consumer adoption of AI tools is positioning AI platforms as an alternative shopping channel—but most AI-driven transactions are still completed on retailer websites.

TikTok, Temu, and Shein prove loyalty and habit outweigh geopolitics in US app use.

YouTube reaches more people than any other media platform in history. But saturation, slower growth, and rising competition are reshaping its future.

Australia’s social media ban for minors inspires global regulation as India, the UK, France, and more have said they will mimic the law.

Young shoppers, especially in China, drove better-than-expected Q3 sales—but sustaining the buzz won’t be easy.

The first year of Trump’s second term has brought disruption and uncertainty, reshaping retail, media advertising, tech, health, and financial services.

Alleged fraud and tax issues stall projects and slow Lunar New Year marketing at a challenging time for PDD.