JAKARTA -- The practice of Indonesians paying compatriots to buy products for them when traveling abroad has become a lucrative business opportunity, boosted by the popularity of overseas goods promoted on social media.
Personal travel and social media used to sell and promote wares purchased abroad
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Bangkok's Pratunam clothing market is a popular shopping destination for Indonesians who take consumer items back home to sell. (Photo by Devin Jimie)
JAKARTA -- The practice of Indonesians paying compatriots to buy products for them when traveling abroad has become a lucrative business opportunity, boosted by the popularity of overseas goods promoted on social media.