Digital Commerce

5G was commercialised in April 2019 in South Korea which proves that it is one of the top countries in terms of digital connectivity. As South Koreans are extremely tech-savvy and ready to adopt new technologies, many technology companies are ...

The leading industries in the proximity environment are by nature associated with smaller ticket items but promote repeated purchases. As a result, digital proximity payments have gained traction in retailing and consumer foodservice. This trend is ...

South Korea is one of the top countries in terms of digital connectivity, with internet users accounting for more than 95% of the population and 100% of mobile phones with internet access, which makes the country one of the most important digital ...

4G services have been widely adopted by consumers and face rising expectations in terms of value and quality. In Q4 2019, The Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) launched a Call for Proposal to facilitate the roll-out of 5G mobile networks by...

As consumer lifestyles and preferences are quickly changing as they seek more convenient and simpler lifestyles, e-commerce is rapidly increasing in many areas in South Korea. Large store-based retailing players such as Lotte Shopping are facing a ...

As part of the Smart Nation initiative, the government of Singapore introduced a common Quick Response (QR) code, unifying multiple QR codes into a single QR label. Some of the 27 supporting e-payment schemes include PayNow, NETS, GrabPay, Visa, ...

Mobile grew from a supporting factor in the Brazilian digital commerce landscape to main growth driver, propelling all industries without exception. With year-on-year increase in device usage, accompanied by growing consumption and average ticket ...

Brazil, as with many other emerging economies, has seen widespread adoption of the internet over the last decade, with internet penetration increasing at double-digit percentage points. What was in the past a novelty, has become normal and access to ...

The roll-out of 5G cellular networks will be an important storyline for several years to come, as the leading companies seek to roll out the infrastructure necessary to usher in a new epoch of communications capabilities. Nevertheless, roll-out ...

There are many projects that the government implemented throughout 2019 that will serve as catalysts in the digitalisation of Brazil. One worth noting is Conecta Brasil which is an initiative of the federal government in digital inclusion by ...

The development of Colombia’s digital landscape represents a strategic and tactical attempt on the part of numerous private and public stakeholders to improve productivity and support the ongoing development of the country’s economy. Among both ...

Towards the end of the review period, intense growth was registered in the numbers of Colombian people engaging with the digital landscape. With two-thirds of Colombians now regular internet users and with just under half of the country’s overall ...

At the end of the review period, digital commerce in Colombia remained somewhat underdeveloped. However, there remains huge growth potential as well as considerable room for improvement and this has attracted the attention of numerous private ...

The country’s large young population with high awareness of and receptivity to new technological services and developments continues to remain an important driver of the digital landscape, persuading industry players to make further investments in ...

Towards the end of the review period, India’s digital landscape experienced strong growth and development. Among the major reasons for this are the major improvements being seen in internet connectivity as the country’s telecommunications ...

In 2019, Sweden continued to be one of the European leaders in digital connectivity. Almost all Swedes are using the internet on a regular basis. Swedish businesses, big or small, are actively adopting new technologies such as cloud solutions into ...

Although the wide use of credit and debit cards in Canada has constrained the development of digital payments, Canadian consumers gradually started to change their payment habits and adapt to new technologies in recent years. Both large and small ...

By 2024, the Russian government intends to have implemented a comprehensive transformation of the digital landscape across key economic and social areas. The “Digital Economy” special national project was developed for the 2019-2024 period with total...

The country’s large young population with high levels of awareness of and receptivity to new technological services and developments continues to remain an important driver of digital commerce, persuading industry players to make further investments ...

One of most connected countries in the world, Canada has an internet penetration rate above 90%. The internet has become an indispensable part of Canadians’ lives, with almost 90% of users connecting to the internet every day. Having access to ...