2026.07.24 Shopee Upgrades Malaysia New Seller Program, Free Commission Orders Raised to 200

Shopee Upgrades Malaysia New Seller Program, Free Commission Orders Raised to 200

Shopee has upgraded its "Business Assurance" program in Malaysia, raising the free commission order cap for new sellers from 100 to 200 orders. Service fee waivers can last up to 120 days, while free advertising credits have been increased by 50%. Commissions on essential goods have been reduced by 0.5% to 9%, with over 60 new categories added, accompanied by 20% to 50% discount campaigns. FBS new sellers also enjoy commission reductions. Shopee stated these measures cover the entire chain from entrepreneurship, operations, marketing to logistics, helping SMEs reduce costs and acquire customers, thereby enhancing long-term competitiveness.

Shopee Announces H2 2026 N-Day Delivery Service Rotational Suspensions

Shopee has released its H2 2026 adjustment notice for SLS-N-Day (international fast logistics) services, citing impacts from holidays in China and Southeast Asia as well as force majeure. The N-Day services for Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam will be suspended by city zones during H2. For Philippines, 5-7 day delivery cities are subdivided by Zone B/C/D; Thailand covers 12 core areas including Nakhon Pathom, Samut Songkhram, and Ayutthaya; Vietnam distinguishes 4-day delivery (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang) and 5-day delivery (Haiphong, Hue, Can Tho, and 19 provinces). The platform confirmed that orders generated before channel suspension will be delivered normally. If a seller's store or product is only bound to N-Day services, the system will automatically switch to other SLS channels to ensure uninterrupted sales.

Mitsubishi Motors Plans $475 Million Investment to Expand Thailand Production Base

Thailand’s Board of Investment (BOI) Secretary-General Narit announced on July 24 that Mitsubishi Motors plans to invest 160 billion Thai baht (approximately $475 million) to expand hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) production capacity in Thailand. This move aims to solidify Thailand's position as Mitsubishi’s core manufacturing and export hub, leveraging the country's established automotive supply chain and government incentives to boost regional competitiveness.

Thailand's June Trade Deficit Hits $6.53 Billion, Far Exceeding Expectations

According to Thailand’s Ministry of Commerce, the country's customs-cleared trade deficit for June 2026 reached $6.53 billion, far exceeding market expectations of $4.0 billion, marking the ninth consecutive month of deficit. Exports grew 20.8% year-on-year, beating the expected 16.9%, while imports surged 50.3%, far surpassing the anticipated 37.1%, driven by government stimulus measures boosting consumption and investment. This widening gap highlights ongoing imbalances in Thailand's trade dynamics.