2026.07.21 Shopee Singapore Tightens Own Logistics Performance Standards
Shopee Singapore is intensifying efforts to optimize logistics to enhance buyer experience. The platform now strongly encourages sellers using non-integrated (self-arranged) logistics to maintain high service quality, emphasizing that efficient fulfillment is key to retaining existing benefits. Under new rules, sellers using multiple logistics partners must ensure each independent channel meets performance targets, as the on-time shipment rate will be assessed per channel rather than combined. Failure in any single channel could directly impact its usage rights and overall store weight. Sellers must immediately review each logistics partner’s fulfillment data to avoid penalties.
Indonesia Tax Directorate Warns: Splitting Stores Across Platforms to Avoid Tax Won’t Work
The Indonesian Directorate General of Taxes has issued a stern warning to online sellers attempting to evade taxes by splitting their operations across multiple e-commerce platforms. The tax authority stated that its advanced data integration system can now cross-reference seller identities, transaction volumes, and revenue streams across platforms like Shopee, Tokopedia, and Lazada. Any discrepancies or artificially fragmented sales will be flagged for audit. The warning comes as Indonesia pushes for greater tax compliance in the digital economy, urging sellers to consolidate reporting. Non-compliance risks significant fines, back taxes, and potential business license revocation.
Philippines Warns of Major Consumer Crisis from Fake Goods on Top E-Commerce Sites
Philippine consumer advocacy groups have issued a severe warning, stating that counterfeit, unsafe, and illegal products sold on major platforms like Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop constitute a “full-blown consumer protection crisis.” The groups argue that every fake product deceives consumers, harms legitimate businesses, and infringes on brand rights, while potentially exposing families to hazardous items. Although platforms continue takedown operations, advocates say the sheer volume of removals proves the problem is systemic, particularly in high-risk categories such as pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and children’s toys, posing toxic and safety risks.
Philippines Forms Cross-Agency Task Force to Tackle Port and Airport Cargo Congestion
The Philippine Bureau of Customs has established a special task force comprising the Department of Transportation, Port Authority, Airport Authority, and industry bodies to address months-long cargo congestion at Manila’s port and Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The Manila International Container Terminal has seen yard utilization exceed 100%, causing container backlogs, slow empty container returns, and reduced truck turnaround. Meanwhile, limited air cargo storage capacity is hampering production schedules for high-timeliness industries like electronics and semiconductors. The task force aims to streamline procedures and improve cargo flow efficiency.