
Women can drive Southeast Asia’s e-commerce boom with improved access and financial support, IFC report says – South China Morning Post
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Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market could grow by more than US$280 billion between 2025 and 2030 but women must be empowered with greater access to online platforms as well as improved training and financial support if their businesses are to recover from the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a report published on Thursday by the International Finance Corporation (IFC).Online shopping in the region has increased in recent years due to improved internet access, affordable mobile…Read More
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