2020 Hot eCommerce Events and Conferences in East Asia

TMO Group

What are the hottest eCommerce events in East Asia this year? We’ve got the answers. Of course, events and trade shows have been among the industries hardest hit by the Coronavirus. Events across East Asia are seeing cancellations, delays, and moves online. Even China, which is emerging from the worst of the virus season, is …

How Commerce Online and Off Have Reacted to the Coronavirus

Thomas Price

The Coronavirus has had a massive impact on many aspects of our lives. Around the world, daily lives have changed as the virus hit each of our countries. Some impacts have been obvious, such as businesses closing or people working from home. But to the casual observer, the impact on commerce has been too chaotic …

Setting Up Your Own eCommerce Platform: Digital Transformation Part 2

Thomas Price

Over the past two decades, most businesses have had to deal with the online world in some way. But while many jumped in head-first and embraced eCommerce, others have understandably been more cautious. For several good reasons, some businesses chose instead to stay purely offline. However, the online world has become more integrated with our daily …

Taking Your Offline Business Online in 2020

Thomas Price

Over the past two decades, most businesses have had to deal with the online world in some way. But while many jumped in head-first and embraced eCommerce, others have understandably been more cautious. For several good reasons, some businesses chose instead to stay purely offline. However, the online world has become more integrated with our daily …

China Market Entry 2020: Things Every Online Business Should Know

Thomas Price

China appears to have turned a corner and begun to recover from the Coronavirus outbreak. This means that its markets can get back on track at last. The road to China market entry is opening up again! Meanwhile, companies at home and abroad are now more aware than ever how important online businesses are. While …

TMO’s 2020 Thailand eCommerce Market Guide is Here!

Thomas Price

Continuing our series of in-depth guides to eCommerce in Southeast Asia, today we’re releasing our all-new Thailand eCommerce Market Localization Guide. If you need no further introduction, grab it here! We design our guides for overseas enterprises considering entering Southeast Asian markets via eCommerce. These markets can be intimidating to those unfamiliar with them. Therefore …

How Chinese eCommerce Is Surviving the Coronavirus

Thomas Price

The Coronavirus has hit many businesses hard around the world, and continues to be a concern as the disease spreads to more and more countries. But in China, the government has managed to get the situation mostly under control. While the situation is ongoing, we are now at a calm moment where we can take …

Chinese Web-Store Design: East VS West

Thomas Price

For brands looking to launch in China in a big way, a brand web-store can be a tempting option. These brands generally want to make a splash and make their products seem more exclusive than if they just launched products on existing marketplaces. However, not only does this approach require significant marketing efforts to bring …

China Fashion eCommerce: Five Platforms Worth Knowing

Thomas Price

Fashion is a booming industry in China. Where once brands were cautious about IP infringement and copies, now they’re feeling secure in the country’s legal protections and are excited about the economic opportunities it offers. A huge consumer base is a feature of any potential China market segment. But coupled with this is an increasing …

Coronavirus: TMO Strives for Business as Usual

Thomas Price

The Novel Coronavirus has been all over global news for months now. For many inside China and out, it is a major cause for concern. However, in major cities throughout China, including Shanghai where TMO has an office, companies and individuals are finding ways to keep calm and carry on despite the restrictions and advised …