2026.03.09 Shopee Brazil Removes "Minimum Purchase Quantity" Feature
Shopee Brazil Discontinues "Minimum Purchase Quantity" Setting
To comply with Brazil's Consumer Protection Code, Shopee Brazil will remove the "Minimum Purchase Quantity" feature for all products starting March 6, 2026. From that date, all items will support purchasing a single unit. For listings created before March 6 with a minimum quantity set, the platform will automatically remove this rule. Sellers are advised to review their Brazilian store settings before the deadline and make necessary adjustments. For businesses relying on multi-unit sales, the platform suggests adapting by creating product bundles, adjusting pricing strategies, or modifying product variations to align with the new regulation.
Taotao Vehicles Increases Investment in Thai Production Base to $34.14 Million
Taotao Vehicles Industry announced that its board has approved a proposal to significantly increase investment in its Thailand production base. The total investment has been raised from the original $9.5 million to $34.14 million. This increase is to meet actual production needs and future development plans, involving adjustments and optimizations to the project design, construction, and equipment schemes. The additional funds will be provided by the company and/or its subsidiaries to Thailand Pioneer Co., Ltd., which is responsible for implementing the project. This move underscores the strategic importance of Southeast Asian manufacturing hubs for Chinese vehicle exporters.
India's Decade-Long FTA Strategy: Expanding Global Market Access
Over the past decade, India has strengthened its global commercial position through a new generation of Free Trade Agreements (FTAs), aiming to expand market access and deepen economic cooperation. To date, India has signed 9 FTAs covering 38 countries, including recent agreements with the UK, Oman, New Zealand, and the EU in 2025 and 2026. A provisional trade pact framework with the US was also announced in February 2026. These agreements are expected to create new opportunities for sectors like agriculture, handicrafts, and IT services, while facilitating the international mobility of professionals. The government emphasizes that negotiations balance protecting sensitive domestic industries, such as dairy, with enhancing global competitiveness.
Vietnam Proposes Zero Tariff on Some Petroleum Imports to Stabilize Market
Vietnam's Ministry of Finance has proposed reducing the Most-Favored-Nation import tax rate to zero for certain petroleum products. The goal is to help businesses secure supply and stabilize the domestic market. This proposal, submitted to the Ministry of Justice for review, is a response to global energy market shocks from geopolitical tensions and risks to Vietnam's fuel supply chain security. Based on 2025 import values, implementing the new tariff rate could reduce state budget revenue by over VND 1 trillion (approximately $39.9 million). This policy could lower operational costs for logistics and related industries in the region.