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In this episode of the Impulso podcast, we talk about how AI can unlock up to US$131 billion annual ecommerce GMV in Southeast Asia by 2030, and how AI has been influencing consumers in ecommerce.

What we could learn from J&T’s Q2 results

Southeast Asia’s ecommerce logistics is consolidating fast. In 2024, J&T, SPX, and Lazada Logistics handled 60% of parcel volume, squeezing out smaller 3PLs. Unlike China, where sellers choose delivery partners, Southeast Asia’s platform-controlled model is creating a winner-takes-most dynamic.

Labubu makes no sense—but its wild success shows that in today’s consumer world, emotion often beats logic.

Will it distract Meituan's global expansion?

good for shoppers everywhere

In our Food Delivery Platforms in Southeast Asia 5.0 report released in January this year, we posed a question: Would Xanh SM – Green...

Parcels to Gobi desert

Luckin Coffee is finally entering the U.S. — starting with New York City. Will Luckin be able to challenge Starbucks in its own backyard? Many...

Thailand and Malaysia were the fastest growing markets.