SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asia's largest online shopping platforms are requiring merchants to pay higher fees as they face increasing pressure to boost profitability in a challenging environment.
TikTok and Lazada also require Southeast Asian sellers to pay higher commissions
An employee packs goods at Tokopedia's warehouse in Jakarta. The Indonesian e-commerce platform recently raised its fees for merchants. © Reuters
SINGAPORE -- Southeast Asia's largest online shopping platforms are requiring merchants to pay higher fees as they face increasing pressure to boost profitability in a challenging environment.