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Malaysia Cross-Border eCommerce: Insights and Analysis

thomas.price Apr 17th, 2019

The State of Malaysia and Its Political Situation With a population of 31.6 million and a mostly Islamic population, Malaysia is a multi-ethnic and multicultural federation of 13 states and three federal regions that boasts significant advantages, in particular a… Read more

South & Southeast Asian eCommerce Logistics: Opportunities Meet Challenges

Li-Anne Krol Jan 31st, 2019

Getting things from A to B can be a real challenge in South and Southeast Asia. Whether it is because of geographical reasons (such as transportation difficulties between Indonesia’s islands) or a lack of infrastructure, this area is still underdeveloped.… Read more

Cash or Digital? South and Southeast Asian Payment Methods

Li-Anne Krol Jan 31st, 2019

We’ve said it before. Fragmentation is the name of the beast when it comes to the payment situation in South and Southeast Asia. With eCommerce booming in the region, it helps to dive a bit further in available methods. Will… Read more

Most Important South and Southeast Asian eCommerce Market Developments – Pt. 2

Li-Anne Krol Jan 31st, 2019

Continuing from where we left off last time, today we’re going to look at some other developments in South and Southeast Asian eCommerce. Want to know more about consumers, payment methods and logistics in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and… Read more

Most Important South and Southeast Asian eCommerce Market Developments – Pt.1

Li-Anne Krol Jan 31st, 2019

Booming, full of promise and worth billions of dollars. There is no shortage of superlatives when talking about the South and Southeast Asian eCommerce market. Most of the region’s countries are racking up double-digit eCommerce growth rates and its population… Read more

Southeast Asia Cross-border eCommerce – A Successful Market Entry

Li-Anne Krol Jan 30th, 2019

Southeast Asia cross-border eCommerce. Exciting words for industry insiders who eagerly look to the region’s developments. The SEA region’s economic development, poverty alleviation and rising consumption power all point towards a bright future for eCommerce. A higher quality of life… Read more

Daigou Doubts: Under China eCommerce Law Daigou Look for New Business Models

Li-Anne Krol Jan 21st, 2019

New year, new law! On January 1, 2019, the new China eCommerce law officially came into effect. Meant to strengthen regulations and increase control of the eCommerce sector, it is no surprise that daigou or cross-border personal shoppers are scrambling… Read more

2019 Hot eCommerce Events and Conferences in Asia

Li-Anne Krol Jan 17th, 2019

It is already the start of 2019 and the perfect time to work on your annual plan and set targets. How do you feel about the overall performance of 2018? Surely there is still room for improvement, so below are… Read more

Pro Marketing Tips: Comparing Western and China Affiliate Marketing

Li-Anne Krol Dec 20th, 2018

eCommerce is a global industry, but for China there are many country-specific aspects. Take for example affiliate marketing, an effective way to expand your audience by making use of external channels. In China, this involves KOLs and different networks. We… Read more

TMO Group at Meet Magento – The Road to Magento China Localization

Li-Anne Krol Nov 30th, 2018

On November 11 and 12, more than 400 eCommerce and technology experts from all over the world gathered at Meet Magento Shenzhen. They shared knowledge and insights on China eCommerce, cross-border eCommerce and Magento China Localization. Already before Magento 2… Read more