July 2024

TikTok Shop’s Southeast Asia cross-border business is experiencing a rapid surge, with recent data indicating a boom that is just beginning. According to TikTok Shop officials, the number of cross-border goods sold in Southeast Asia in 2023 has increased by over 19 times year-over-year, while the number of cross-border merchants has grown nearly fivefold. The […]

By Bloomberg Financial Insights In a bold strategic pivot, Temu has rapidly embraced a semi-fulfillment model, reshaping its business ecosystem and disrupting its merchant landscape. The shift, which commenced three months ago, is accelerating a significant transformation among Temu’s seller base. The End of Easy Gains for Small Sellers For smaller merchants like Gao Le,

Strategic Preparation for Prime Day Sellers are already gearing up, hoping to achieve record-breaking sales. However, to maximize success and avoid costly mistakes, it’s crucial to plan meticulously and steer clear of common pitfalls. Lack of Clear Goals Many sellers enter Prime Day without a clear objective, which can lead to disorganized operations and minimal

Rapid Growth in Vietnam’s Digital Sector Vietnam is emerging as a new darling in the global cross-border e-commerce landscape, thanks to its unique attractiveness within Southeast Asia. Recent reports highlight that Vietnam’s digital economy has experienced explosive growth in recent years. Last year, this sector contributed approximately 16.5% to the country’s GDP, with an annual

E-commerce Giants Transforming Air Freight Dynamics In a transformative shift for the global air cargo market, Chinese e-commerce platforms SHEIN and TEMU have adopted a direct shipping model, dispatching products straight from Chinese factories to consumers in Europe and the United States. This approach is rapidly consuming air freight capacity and sparking concerns about capacity

Prime Day, Amazon’s annual shopping event, has transformed into a battlefield for sellers, testing their fundamental capabilities and long-term strategies. Despite the anticipation, many sellers found themselves grappling with the harsh reality: booming sales, but dwindling profits. The reasons behind this paradox are multifaceted. Heavy Discounts Erode Margins This year, the discounts offered on Prime

A Major Shift in Cross-Border Trade In a significant move aimed at overhauling its import tax structure, Brazil has announced a new set of regulations targeting cross-border e-commerce packages. This comes as the country grapples with the increasing volume of international parcels and seeks to create a more equitable competitive landscape. Key Taxation Details On