2026.08.05 Latam Pass Partners with Shopee Brazil for Mileage Rewards
Latam Pass Partners with Shopee Brazil for Mileage Rewards
Latam Airlines' Brazilian loyalty program, Latam Pass, has teamed up with Shopee Brazil to let shoppers earn miles on everyday purchases. Members who enter via the Latam Pass app's dedicated portal and make a purchase on Shopee will accumulate 1 mile for every 2 reais spent. Shipping fees and orders paid with Shopee Coins are excluded, and miles are credited within 10 days after all items are delivered. Martin Holdschmidt, Latam Pass Brazil's general manager, said the initiative turns daily spending into travel experiences, making the loyalty program more adaptable to evolving shopping habits. For cross-border sellers, this collaboration may boost order conversion among Brazilian consumers who prioritize travel rewards.
Shopee Brazil Fulfillment Orders Surge 15-Fold in One Year
Shopee's fulfillment network in Brazil has experienced explosive growth, with orders through its Fulfillment service climbing 15 times over the past year. Under the Shopee Full program, sellers pre-stock inventory at platform logistics centers, and Shopee handles picking, packing, delivery, and returns. Participating products see delivery speeds improved by up to 3 times, with sales volumes rising as much as 5 times. In 2026, Shopee has opened three new fulfillment centers in Brazil, bringing its total to five warehouses, supported by 22 distribution centers and over 200 hubs for first- and last-mile delivery. For sellers, leveraging Shopee Full is becoming an increasingly vital strategy to win in Brazil's competitive e-commerce market.
Shopee Vietnam Tightens Compliance for NFC Card Listings
Starting August 11, 2026, Shopee Vietnam local stores will require sellers of NFC-enabled bank card products to submit full compliance documentation before listing. Required materials include business licenses, industry certifications, third-party test reports, and clear photos of the product and packaging or legal documents. All attachments must be color photos or scans of original documents, with legible signatures and seals, and remain valid at the time of submission. Products failing to meet these standards will not be permitted on the shelves. This move extends the platform's stricter scrutiny of local store qualifications following Vietnam's new E-Commerce Law, signaling that sellers must prioritize regulatory compliance in product sourcing and documentation.
Philippine Customs Seizes Fireworks Misdeclared as Shelves and Ceramic Mugs
On August 4, Philippine customs at Manila Port intercepted two containers of fireworks imported from China under false declarations. One shipment was declared as "shelving" and abandoned by the consignee; the other was declared as "ceramic mugs." Each container was valued at approximately 20 million pesos, totaling around 4.7 million yuan. Under Philippine RA 7183, fireworks and firecrackers are prohibited imports. The seized goods have been turned over for investigation and will be destroyed. Customs officials personally led the inspection, and accountability procedures are underway. The case serves as a stark warning to exporters: misdeclaring prohibited goods can result in confiscation, legal investigation, and lasting damage to business credibility.