How 5-year-old startup Shopee is leading e-commerce growth in Southeast Asia

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The value of Southeast Asia's e-commerce sector is estimated at $38 billion and is on track to surpass $150 billion by 2025.
Founded in 2015, Singapore-based Shopee is the region's leading e-commerce platform by monthly active users
The company has built its business on a mobile-first strategy that reflects high mobile internet usage in the region
Shopee is investing in digital inclusion to help new and existing merch