The online sale of goods and services was already an essential part of consumers' daily lives in ASEAN before the COVID-19 crisis, and has accelerated dramatically during the past 18 months. In fact, online shopping is becoming easier, faster, and more convenient at such a rapid pace that national regulators can sometimes struggle to keep up. Even with new regulations being promulgated regularly, there are still many gray areas in the regulation of e-commerce operations, which results in novel business operations being required to operate under a regulatory framework designed for very different business models.

To equip digital entrepreneurs in Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar with the knowledge needed to comply with the latest e-commerce laws in their jurisdictions, regional Southeast Asian law firm Tilleke & Gibbins has teamed up with the Australian Chambers of Commerce in the respective jurisdictions, to host a webinar addressing these issues.

Jay Cohen​, Chandavya Ing​, Dino Santaniello​, Aye Thuzar Hlaing​ and Yuwadee Thean-ngarm​ from Tilleke & Gibbins' offices in Phnom Penh, Vientiane, and Yangon, will provide an overview of the regulatory framework for e-commerce businesses, discuss licensing requirements that may be applicable in each jurisdiction, explain disclosure requirements, address the principles of online contracts and cover sanctions for unlawful activity in each country.