Is Chinese-style e-commerce the way forward for Southeast Asian players like Shopee, Lazada and Tokopedia?
Is Chinese-style e-commerce the way forward for Southeast Asian players like Shopee, Lazada and Tokopedia? Despite regional characteristics that led to operational differences, the region’s e-commerce sector has taken inspiration from China in the past and will continue to do so Shopee’s rise as the largest, strongest and most popular contender on the back of free shipping is an example of how Chinese-style e-commerce can be adapted