Embracing the e-commerce revolution in asia and the pacific

December 31, 2018

The report, Embracing the E-commerce Revolution in Asia and the Pacifi c, reviews the current state and dynamic potential of business-to-consumer (B2C) e-commerce in the region. The potential of e-commerce is undeniable. From e-banking for the unbanked to small and medium-sized enterprises joining supply chains, to individuals marketing new products and services and farmers accessing real-time weather and market data, e-commerce provides a modern, still evolving marketplace that can make economies far more inclusive.

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