This Week In E-Commerce - Social Commerce Surge Drives Growth in Singapore's Digital Economy

The vibrant social commerce market in Singapore is experiencing significant expansion driven by high social media penetration, with platforms like Facebook and Instagram enhancing user engagement through innovative live shopping and streaming technologies. The market is projected to grow substantially, reaching around USD 3.17 billion in 2025, while maintaining a healthy compound annual growth rate well into the next decade. Despite potential challenges stemming from new regulatory measures focused on age restrictions, businesses are actively adapting by integrating comprehensive compliance strategies to protect their operations and consumers. The competitive landscape is enriched by players such as Shopee and Lazada, who continue to invest in streaming tech and niche market products, ensuring sustained dynamism in this rapidly evolving sector.

Elsewhere in the market, Voicecomm Technology (SEHK:2495) was trading firmly up 22.6% and closing at HK$510.00. Meanwhile, Microalliance Group (OTCPK:MALG) lagged, down 20% to finish the session at $1.00.

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• Alibaba Group Holding (NYSE:BABA) settled at $134.05 up 1.8%. On this day, the company reported a significant increase in quarterly net income and sales compared to the previous year.
• Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) closed at $210.25 down 0.5%. This week, the company announced a collaboration with AWS for the launch of AI-driven Agentbase, enhancing productivity and decision-making for revenue teams.
• NIKE (NYSE:NKE) finished trading at $61.73 down 1.1%.

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• "Singapore Social Commerce Market Intelligence Report 2025-2030: E-Commerce Leaders Such as Shopee, Lazada, Facebook and Instagram Boost Live Shopping with Streaming Tech and Niche Market Focus" from Research and Markets on GlobeNewswire (published 12 May 2025)

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