E-COMMERCE

VIETNAM: New Registration Requirements for Overseas E-Commerce Platforms

19 October 2021

As of 1 January next year, any offshore entity or trader operating a Vietnamese language website, utilising a locally-registered domain or processing more than 100,000 annual Vietnam-sourced transactions will be required to register their e-commerce activities with the appropriate authorities. More

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ASEAN E-commerce: The Online Fashion Industry

18 October 2021

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit and bricks-and-mortar stores had to close their doors, consumers in Southeast Asia turned online for their retail therapy. Zalora, the region’s leading e-commerce platform for fashion and lifestyle products, stands ready to embrace the opportunities brought on by the growing consumer appetite for online shopping. More

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Mexico shops online

08 October 2021

In the webinar “The E‑Commerce Route into Mexico” recently organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s (HKTDC) Research Department, Mexican pundits were invited to elaborate on the country’s economic situation and digital market landscape after the COVID-19 pandemic and share their insights on how best to venture into the market. More

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Post-Covid Prospects: France

06 October 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has caused significant economic swings within the second-largest Euro area economy. Thanks to a series of emergency aids and a historic €100 billion stimulus plan, however, the French economy is inching towards pre-pandemic levels, with GDP growth reaching 6.5% this year. This interview discovers how France and its businesses are preparing to thrive in partnership with their Hong Kong counterparts in the post-pandemic period. More

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The E-Commerce Route into Mexico

04 October 2021

At a time when the pandemic has triggered a boom in e-commerce worldwide, Mexico in Latin America has one of the fastest-growing e-commerce sectors. The country has a huge consumer market with a population of some 130 million offering a trove of business opportunities. More

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PHILIPPINES: Digital Transaction Tax to Come Into Effect in 180 Days

29 September 2021

Moves to impose VAT of up to 12% on all of the country’s digital transactions have inched towards implementation following the approval of facilitatory legislation by the lower house of Congress. More

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CAMBODIA: Non-Resident E-Commerce Vendors Now VAT-Liable

27 September 2021

Non-resident e-commerce vendors supplying goods and services to local consumers are now obliged to pay VAT on all related transactions. More

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BANGLADESH: Bank Processing of E-Commerce Pre-Payments Suspended

23 September 2021

Commercial banks have been ordered not to process advance payments for goods or services purchased via digital marketplace. More

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ASEAN E-commerce: Unlocking Growth Via Digital Marketing

20 September 2021

As the number of digitally connected consumers grows and social media usage expands in Southeast Asia, social listening provides an alternative for brands as well as marketers to tap into much richer consumer insights in real-time. In view of the today’s digital marketing climate in Southeast Asia, HKTDC Research sat down with Chitpol Mungprom, Founder of Zanroo, to understand how social listening and digital marketing works in the region. More

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From Nightmare to Windfall: The Way Forward for Returned E-Commerce Goods

01 September 2021

While it is generally agreed that Covid-19 has turned cross-border e-commerce into one of global trade’s primary driving forces, when people talk about its explosive development, though, many overlook the major challenge facing the sector – returned goods. Now, however, one Hong Kong start-up – Return Helper – is looking to take the pain out of the whole returns process, while streamlining the required procedures and keeping costs to a minimum. More

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