Employees check packages during an organised media tour at JD Logistics’ Asia No 1 logistics centre in Beijing on January 10, 2023. JD.com is closing its local platforms for Thailand and Indonesia to better focus on its supply chain and logistics strengths after setbacks from regional competition. Photo: Reuters
Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com pulls the plug on Indonesia and Thailand sites in Southeast Asia logistics pivot
- JD Central and JD.ID in Thailand and Indonesia, respectively, will cease operations in March, as parent JD.com refocuses on logistics and China growth
- The internet retailer plans to grow its supply chain operations in the region after setbacks amid competition from the likes of Shopee and Lazada
Employees check packages during an organised media tour at JD Logistics’ Asia No 1 logistics centre in Beijing on January 10, 2023. JD.com is closing its local platforms for Thailand and Indonesia to better focus on its supply chain and logistics strengths after setbacks from regional competition. Photo: Reuters
