2026.09.01 TikTok Shop Vietnam Introduces In-Store Pickup for Large, High-Value Items
TikTok Shop Vietnam Introduces In-Store Pickup for Large, High-Value Items
TikTok Shop Vietnam has rolled out an in-store pickup feature for select sellers, allowing buyers to collect orders at sellers' physical stores, warehouses, or designated pickup points free of shipping charges. The model targets bulky categories such as electronics, auto accessories, and high-value items like jewelry, while enabling sellers to offer installation and calibration services at pickup — covering fulfillment scenarios traditional couriers struggle to handle. Sellers must prepare goods within three calendar days, and buyers have 15 working days to verify their orders using an OTP code, after which the order is marked "delivered." The feature does not support cash on delivery; payment must be completed online in advance. Overdue uncollected orders are automatically canceled without affecting sellers' fault-based cancellation rate.
Vietnam Orders Shopee to Delist 11 Non-Compliant Health Foods
Vietnam's Ministry of Health Food Safety Authority has ordered Shopee to immediately delist 11 functional food products whose registration certificates do not match official records. The products are suspected to have entered the market through portable baggage from Polish supermarkets and shipping smuggling channels. The platform must submit verification results by September 10 and conduct a comprehensive review of all health food listings, permitting only properly registered products to remain. Regulators also recommended that the Hanoi Department of Health investigate related import and sales operations, noting that any suspected criminal offenses will be referred to police. For cross-border sellers, this underscores the critical importance of ensuring product registration credentials are accurate and fully compliant before listing health-related items on Vietnamese marketplaces.
Indonesia's Blibli Hits 27.1M Monthly Visits, Holds 4% Share with Mid-to-High-End Strategy
Blibli, the Indonesian e-commerce platform often dubbed "Indonesia's JD.com," has reached 27.1 million monthly visits. Incubated by the Djarum Group and listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange in 2022, Blibli has carved out roughly 4% of the 2024 market share in a landscape dominated by Shopee and Tokopedia. The platform's omnichannel ecosystem plus mid-to-high-end positioning — supported by its proprietary logistics arm Blibli Express, offline store integrations, and Djarum's 3C and home appliance resources — has cultivated a loyal user base prioritizing product quality with medium-to-high average order values. For cross-border sellers eyeing Indonesia, Blibli offers an alternative channel to reach premium, quality-conscious consumers beyond the mass-market giants.
Malaysia's August Palm Oil Exports Drop 14.9% Month-on-Month
According to cargo surveyor ITS data, Malaysia's palm oil exports in August 2026 totaled 1,364,494 tons, down 14.9% from July's 1,602,475 tons, ending two consecutive months of sequential growth. July exports had climbed 12.1% month-on-month, but momentum reversed sharply in August, with shipments during August 1-25 already down 20% month-on-month and late-month performance remaining sluggish. Weak demand is attributed to delayed procurement by major buyers such as India, high inventory levels in China, and price competition from lower-cost Indonesian supplies. As Malaysia enters its seasonal output peak in September-October, sustained export softness could accelerate inventory build-up faster than previously anticipated. This trend may have downstream implications for food and consumer goods sellers monitoring input costs in the region.