It is not uncommon to have one of the requirements for the eCommerce project to have it launched “as soon as possible”. “Yesterday”, as more anxious to launch would put it. Obviously, that’s not something we can do, (until we here at TMO Group get our hands on a time machine, at least), but realistically, …
In the first article of our 8-part series on conducting B2B eCommerce in China, we discussed digital transformation. In this article, we will explore how companies can evaluate their digital maturity while entering the B2B eCommerce arena. According to a recent survey that TMO Group conducted among eCommerce professionals, most respondents believe that digital transformation …
This article continues our recent focus on the Philippines, from general insights and analysis to a look at the most popular eCommerce platforms in the country. Filipino Consumers The Philippines is home to a young and tech-savvy population with a cultural identity all their own. The Philippine melting pot infuses the local population with a …
Growth is speeding up in the Philippine eCommerce sphere. Therefore, the battle between B2C platforms is becoming more important. Likewise, the rewards for success are getting bigger. And a very small group of platforms enjoy the lion’s share of these rewards. In fact, just four platforms make up more than 90% of net traffic. In …
In this article we take a look at the Philippines, its fast-growing eCommerce market, and the state of logistics in the country. An Intro to the Philippines Though an important and prominent part of Southeast Asia, the Philippines is a country not quite like any other. A hugely diverse range of influences make up the …
Vietnam is one of a number of Southeast Asian nations being eyed up by potential investors and eCommerce businesses looking for exciting markets to enter. While Vietnam doesn’t boast Indonesia’s massive population or Singapore’s highly developed infrastructure, it nonetheless presents a range of interesting opportunities for potential investors and market entrants in the eCommerce sphere. …
More and more brands are looking to expand their business abroad. Especially now, at a time when brands with international reach are doing better at weathering the Coronavirus storm. We can see that brands that operate in multiple market can spread and reduce the risks from national crises. Thailand is one of the larger, more …
Indonesian eCommerce represents a big opportunity for companies looking for a substantial new market to enter. While Indonesia is less developed than some of its Southeast Asian neighbors, it makes up for this in sheer size. Indonesia is the world’s most populous island nation, and 4th most populous nation in general. Its population is more …
Located at the continental heart of Southeast Asia, Thailand is one of the most exciting markets in an already exciting region. Sporting a more developed economy and infrastructure than most of its neighbors, conducting business is easier in Thailand for overseas companies. In this article we introduce the country in general terms and then look …
eCommerce has revolutionized the way people shop, and it has become a pervasive part of daily life across the world. As of 2022, e-commerce’s average penetration rate (i.e., the share of sales made online) was around 20% globally, and it will likely grow steadily by about 1 percentage point each year. When it comes to …