ISAS Briefs

Like many other parts of the world, the South Asian countries have witnessed the emergence of the electronic commerce (e-commerce) sector in recent times. With a large market and growing incomes, the region has become attractive to many international players in the field. At the same time, many firms have evolved domestically in the region. The South Asian governments have also responded positively to this growth through the development of some digital infrastructure. This paper presents the current state of play of the e-commerce sector in South Asia.