Southeast Asia
Digital economy in Southeast Asia to grow 20% in 2022
Digital economy in Southeast Asia to grow 20% in 2022
The region’s GMV is expected to be at $200b.
Shopee strengthens fight against counterfeit pharmaceutical products
It has partnered with the Pharmaceutical Security Institute to educate both sellers and shoppers.
Alternative e-commerce gains traction led by business messaging
They accounted for around 25% of online spending in Thailand and the Philippines.
Offline shopping plays key role at purchase stage: report
Around 41% of the spending was done offline.
E-Commerce GMV growth in Southeast Asia slows but remains ‘healthy’
Online purchase frequency dipped due to the relaxation of COVID restrictions.
Southeast Asia’s digital consumers to reach 370 million by end-2022
It is expected to grow to 402 million by 2027.
Ninja Van invests US$50m in automation across Southeast Asia
This is expected to increase their operational productivity by up to 50%.
Lazada, partner brands to launch anti-counterfeiting consortium
It is the first anti-counterfeiting group in Southeast Asia.
Southeast Asia’s bubble tea spending reaches $3.66b annually
Indonesia and Thailand were the biggest bubble tea markets in the region.
Coca-Cola, Grab tie up to accelerate merchants’ digitalisation
The partnership covers six Southeast Asian markets.
Over 50% of SMEs in Southeast Asia more optimistic: report
Indonesians were found to be the most optimistic.
Southeast Asia's luxury retail industry shows resilience: report
The fast-growing wealth in the country is expected to boost domestic spending.
Maje expands to Southeast Asia with ZALORA
It is available in ZALORA Singapore and Malaysia starting on 1 July.
BNPL payment option to boost Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market
Younger generations are increasingly willing to use online BNPL options.
Southeast Asia's e-commerce sales to reach $166b by 2026
It posted a more than 30% growth last year.
Shopee owner Sea Ltd is top retailer in Southeast Asia: Euromonitor
Its sales reached $16.06b in 2021.
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