E-commerce as trade war front

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As the trade war between the United States and China intensifies, Southeast Asia's e-commerce platforms are emerging as a new battleground in the global economic conflict, an expert warned.

"This is more than just an economic issue -- it's about Asean's position in a world where digital trade and geopolitics are increasingly intertwined," he said.

Mr Kiatanantha cited a Thai customs official who wrote on his social media that Thailand is seeing increased parcel-level imports of electronics, consumer goods and "unbranded" merchandise from China since the tariff announcement.

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Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: ThailandChinaIndonesiaMalaysiaMaliPhilippinesSingaporeUnited StatesVietnam

Topics: Consumer Digital Asia Countries E-commerce Asean Trade Kiatanantha Goods Platforms Southeast

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Published On: 2025-04-11 @ 05:21:00 (2 weeks ago)

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