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The Asian invasion in Brazilian e-commerce
For many years, Brazilian e-commerce players lived in fear that Asian giants would harbor local shores. For a long time, these concerns never materialized, but the pandemic — and the e-commerce boom it ensued in Brazil — have changed matters.
Trends. China’s AliExpress and Singapore’s Shopee quietly arrived in Brazil ten and two years ago, respectively. But now they are making considerable...