It took some time for eCommerce in South East Asia to catch on, but now it’s going full speed ahead. The internet economy has grown in size to a record US$100 billion in 2019, and is foreseen to hit US$300 billion by 2025.

Congratulations, you are now officially a Lazada seller!

Whether you’re set to do business on LazMall or the local marketplace, or you’re an approved LazGlobal merchant getting into the Singapore market, being on the Lazada marketplace is just the beginning of your journey in eCommerce in Southeast Asia.

With so much to gain in the world of eCommerce in Southeast Asia, the competition is fierce.

So you have already picked out which top eCommerce marketplaces you want to buy from (and maybe do business with), learned how to get your parcels through customs clearance, and found out how crucial last-mile delivery is for your brand.

The holidays are fast approaching, and there’s no better way to welcome the season than with everyone’s favourite pastime: online shopping.

There’s no denying it: everyone’s shopping online. Data from Shopify shows that sales on global eCommerce platforms will go up to US$3.5 trillion this year. Meanwhile, 57.9% of shoppers in the Asia-Pacific region (which includes Southeast Asia) buy products from abroad, and our contribution to worldwide eCommerce will jump to US$1.4 trillion by 2023.