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People are shopping more and theyre shopping for more. Thats the current state of play in Southeast Asia where social commerce is growing rapidly as brands try to find new ways to sell during the pandemic.According to research from solutions provider iKala, social commerce orders in the first half of 2020 more than doubled, while gross merchandise value GMV grew three-fold compared to 2019. The study also validates the rise of live-selling, or broadcasting of live videos featuring products. Overall, the number of live-sales in the region increased nearly 67 percent, thanks to the heaviest usage among shoppers in Singapore and Thailand. Social commerce is growing rapidly, and every day social media companies are adding new capabilities to support this growth. For retailers, the opportunities are apparent, but to truly succeed they must find ways to make the shopping experience live, interactive and seamless, said聽i
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