Indonesia Bans E-Commerce on Social Media Networks

Indonesia Bans E-Commerce on Social Media Networks

The ban is set to impact the Chinese social media network TikTok, which has launched an aggressive expansion into the e-commerce space.

Indonesia has banned e-commerce transactions on social media platforms. The decision is intended to protect merchants and the traditional business market, but will negatively affect TikTok and the TikTok Shop feature.

Online shopping has become familiar to many people, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. Many social networks have taken advantage of the huge number of users to include online shopping, a combination known as 'social trade'.

Indonesia bans e-commerce transactions on social media

ALBAWABA - The Indonesian Minister of Trade announced on Wednesday that the country has banned e-commerce transactions on social media platforms under new regulatory rules...