2026.08.05 Latam Pass Partners with Shopee Brazil to Launch Shopping Mileage Program
Latam Pass Partners with Shopee Brazil to Launch Shopping Mileage Program
Latam Pass, the Brazilian frequent flyer program of LATAM Airlines, has announced a strategic partnership with Shopee Brazil to expand mileage-earning opportunities for local consumers. Members can now earn 1 mile for every 2 Brazilian reais spent on Shopee, provided transactions are initiated through a dedicated entry point within the Latam Pass app. The benefit excludes shipping fees and orders paid with Shopee coins. Miles will be credited within 10 days after full delivery of purchased items. Martin Holdschmidt, General Manager of Latam Pass Brazil, highlighted that this collaboration transforms everyday spending into travel experiences, making loyalty programs more adaptable to evolving consumer habits. For cross-border sellers on Shopee Brazil, this partnership could potentially drive higher order volumes from mileage-conscious shoppers.
Shopee Brazil Fulfillment Orders Surge 15-Fold in One Year
Shopee is aggressively expanding its fulfillment logistics network in Brazil, with order volume for its Fulfillment service skyrocketing 15 times over the past year. Through the Shopee Full service, sellers pre-stock products in platform logistics centers, where Shopee handles the entire process from picking and packing to delivery and returns. Participating products see delivery speeds increase by up to 3 times and order volume growth of up to 5 times. In 2026 alone, Shopee has added three new fulfillment centers in Brazil, now operating five warehouses total, complemented by 22 distribution centers and over 200 hubs covering first-and last-mile delivery. This rapid expansion signals Shopee's deepening commitment to the Brazilian market, offering cross-border sellers significantly improved logistics efficiency and competitive advantage in one of Latin America's largest e-commerce landscapes.
Shopee Vietnam Locks Down NFC Bank Card Listings from August 11
Starting August 11, 2026, Shopee Vietnam's local store will enforce strict compliance requirements for sellers listing NFC-enabled bank card products. Sellers must submit business licenses, industry certifications, third-party test reports, product and packaging photos, or legal documents for review before products can be listed. All attachments must be color photos or scans of original documents, clearly legible, with complete signatures and stamps, and valid at the time of submission. Products failing to meet these standards will be blocked from listing display. This tightening reflects Vietnam's newly enacted E-Commerce Law and the platform's continued pressure on local store qualification chains. For cross-border sellers operating in Vietnam, this serves as a reminder to ensure all compliance documentation is thoroughly prepared to avoid listing disruptions.
Thailand's Commerce Ministry Forecasts Q3 Inflation at 2.09%
Thailand's Ministry of Commerce has predicted that the country's overall inflation rate for the third quarter of 2026 will reach 2.09%, offering key insight into official expectations for price trends. This year, the Ministry has consistently worked on price stabilization, prioritizing control of consumer goods prices while intensifying scrutiny of imported products to shield local SMEs from unfair competition. Thailand has previously mandated that foreign e-commerce platforms register as legal entities within the country and has strengthened quality inspections across agricultural products, consumer goods, and industrial items. The inflation forecast will serve as a critical reference for Thailand's upcoming monetary and trade policy adjustments, signaling potential regulatory shifts that cross-border e-commerce sellers should monitor closely.