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Singaporean retailers thrive on on-line market

By Aiko TanakaSingapore
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A research by eBay exhibits that Singapore’s tech savvy retail exporters, who use the corporate’s on-line market place, promote to a mean 41 worldwide markets.

eBay defines retail exporters as these sellers on its website who garner US$10,000 in gross sales to international clients (that’s consumers outdoors of Singapore).

In accordance with an eBay spokesman, Singaporean retail exporters have been experiencing strong progress on the again of a revitalised US greenback. In South-east Asia, Singapore is ranked second when it comes to attain behind Thailand. Apparently, Singapore’s rating is 5 locations greater than US retail exporters.

Jason Lee, director, eBay South-east Asia, famous that the US is the highest commerce hall for Singaporean retail exporters.

Questions & Answers

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How does eBay define a retail exporter for the purpose of this research?

A.

eBay defines retail exporters as sellers on its platform who achieve at least US$10,000 in sales to international customers, meaning buyers located outside of Singapore.

Q.

Which country is the primary trading partner for Singaporean retail exporters using eBay?

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According to Jason Lee, the director for eBay South-east Asia, the United States is the top trade corridor for Singaporean retail exporters.

Q.

How does Singapore compare to other South-east Asian countries in terms of reach for retail exporters?

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In South-east Asia, Singapore is ranked second for reach among retail exporters, placing it behind Thailand.

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What factor has contributed to the growth experienced by Singaporean retail exporters?

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A spokesperson for eBay indicated that Singaporean retail exporters have been experiencing strong growth due to a revitalised US dollar.

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