2026.08.05 Shopee and Latam Pass Launch Mileage Rewards Partnership in Brazil
Shopee Brazil Partners with Latam Pass for Mileage Rewards Program
LATAM Airlines' Brazilian frequent flyer program, Latam Pass, has announced a strategic partnership with Shopee Brazil, allowing consumers to earn miles through e-commerce purchases. Registered members can accumulate 1 mile for every 2 reais spent on Shopee, provided transactions are completed through the exclusive Latam Pass app entry point. Shipping fees and orders paid with Shopee coins are excluded from the program. Miles will be credited within 10 days after all items are delivered. Martin Holdschmidt, General Manager of Latam Pass Brazil, stated that this collaboration transforms daily consumption into travel experiences, making the loyalty program more adaptable to evolving consumer habits. For cross-border sellers, this partnership could potentially drive higher order values from mileage-conscious Brazilian shoppers.
Shopee Brazil Fulfillment Orders Surge 15-Fold in One Year
Shopee has accelerated its logistics network expansion in Brazil, with Fulfillment business order volume growing 15 times over the past year. Through the Shopee Full service, sellers store inventory in platform logistics centers, while Shopee handles picking, packing, delivery, and returns. Participating products enjoy delivery speeds improved by up to 3 times and order volume increases of up to 5 times. In 2026, Shopee added three new fulfillment centers in Brazil, now operating five warehouses total, alongside 22 distribution centers and over 200 hubs covering first-and-last-mile delivery. This aggressive infrastructure build-out signals Shopee's commitment to competing with local e-commerce giants by offering faster, more reliable logistics—a critical factor for sellers looking to improve customer satisfaction and repeat purchase rates.
Shopee Vietnam Locks Down NFC Bank Card Listings from August 11
Shopee Vietnam local stores are implementing stricter compliance requirements for sellers in specific categories, effective August 11, 2026. Products featuring NFC-enabled bank cards must now be accompanied by comprehensive documentation before listing, including business licenses, industry certifications, third-party test reports, product and packaging photos, or legal documents. All attachments must be color photographs or scans of original documents, clearly legible with complete signatures and stamps, and valid at submission time. This tightening follows Vietnam's new E-Commerce Law implementation, reflecting the platform's continued pressure on local store qualification chains. Sellers in affected categories should prepare documentation promptly to avoid listing interruptions, as non-compliant products will be barred from display.
Typhoon "Whale" Disrupts Philippines: Work and Classes Suspended
The Philippine government has suspended government work and classes in Metro Manila and several provinces across Central and Northern Luzon starting 3:00 PM on August 5, due to Typhoon "Whale" (the 14th tropical cyclone of the year) and enhanced southwest monsoon rainfall. Typhoon "Whale" formed on the morning of August 5 and is expected to make landfall in Ilocos Sur or La Union provinces on the evening of August 5 or early August 6. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council, over 40,000 people have been affected by the combined impact of recent Typhoon "Dolphin" and "Whale," along with monsoon-enhanced rains. Cross-border sellers shipping to the Philippines should anticipate logistics delays in affected regions and proactively communicate with buyers regarding potential delivery timeframes.