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Southeast Asia E-Commerce Strategy · asgard-ai-platform | DecimalAI

asgard-ai-platform/ecom-sea-strategy

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Develop e-commerce strategy for Southeast Asian markets including platform selection, payment infrastructure, logistics challenges, and localization requirements. Use this skill when the user is expanding e-commerce to SEA, evaluating Shopee vs Lazada vs Tokopedia, or needs to understand SEA market differences — even if they say 'sell to Southeast Asia', 'which platform in Vietnam', 'SEA payment methods', or 'cross-border e-commerce in ASEAN'.

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pip install decimalai

2 · Get the skill — writes .claude/skills/asgard-ai-platform-ecom-sea-strategy/SKILL.md

decimalai skills pull asgard-ai-platform-ecom-sea-strategy --out .claude/skills/

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24 test cases from the publisher’s eval.yaml · each run twice on gemini-3.6-flash — with the skill injected, then without · last run 43h ago

Yes — +29% lift+12% tokens0% turns75% of whole cases pass with skill (18/24)

Test case	Without → With	Effect	Δ tokens	Δ turns
case-02	✗→✓	▲ Improved	-41%	0%
case-03	✗→✓	▲ Improved	-15%	0%
case-04	✗→✓	▲ Improved	33%	0%
case-10	✗→✓	▲ Improved	39%	0%
case-14	✗→✓	▲ Improved	-35%	0%

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asgard-ai-platform / skills

ecom-sea-strategy/SKILL.md

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License MITImported 8/3/2026Version v1Bundled 2 files

Skill contents

references/

SKILL.md

Southeast Asia E-Commerce Strategy

Framework

IRON LAW: SEA Is Not One Market — It's 10+ Different Markets

Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, and Singapore have
different languages, payment preferences, logistics infrastructure, and
consumer behaviors. A strategy that works in Singapore (high digital
maturity, English-speaking) will fail in Indonesia (cash-heavy, Bahasa,
island logistics). Analyze each country individually.

Market Overview (Top 6)

| Country | Pop. | E-com Penetration | Top Platform | Dominant Payment | Key Challenge | |---------|------|------------------|-------------|-----------------|---------------| | Indonesia | 278M | ~35% | Tokopedia/Shopee | Bank transfer, e-wallets (GoPay, OVO) | Island logistics, last-mile cost | | Vietnam | 100M | ~30% | Shopee | COD (~60%), e-wallets (MoMo) | COD returns high (~15-20%) | | Thailand | 72M | ~40% | Shopee/Lazada | Bank transfer (PromptPay), COD | Fragmented social commerce | | Philippines | 115M | ~25% | Shopee/Lazada | GCash, COD | Island logistics, low trust in online | | Malaysia | 33M | ~45% | Shopee | FPX bank transfer, e-wallets | Small market, competitive | | Singapore | 6M | ~55% | Shopee/Lazada/Amazon | Credit cards, PayNow | Tiny market, high CAC |

Platform Strategy Decision

| Factor | Marketplace (Shopee/Lazada) | Own D2C Site | Social Commerce (IG/LINE/TikTok) | |--------|---------------------------|-------------|--------------------------------| | Traffic | Built-in | Must generate yourself | Organic but unpredictable | | Commission | 3-15% + ads | 0% + payment/hosting costs | 0% + fulfillment | | Data ownership | Platform owns | You own | Partial | | Brand control | Limited | Full | Medium | | Best for | Market entry, volume | Brand building, repeat customers | Viral products, low-trust markets |

Entry Strategy Steps

Phase 1: Market Selection (pick ONE country first)

Evaluate: market size, competition, regulatory ease, cultural proximity, logistics readiness
For Taiwan sellers: Malaysia (Chinese-speaking segment) or Singapore (English, low friction) are lowest-barrier entries

Phase 2: Platform Setup

Register on dominant marketplace
Localize: language, product descriptions, sizing, imagery
Set up local payment acceptance
Arrange logistics (marketplace fulfillment or 3PL)

Phase 3: Localization

Translate + culturally adapt (not just translate)
Local customer service (language, timezone)
Price in local currency, competitive with local sellers
Adapt product for local preferences (sizing, flavors, packaging)

Phase 4: Scale

Add D2C site once brand awareness exists
Expand to second country using learnings from first
Build local inventory/warehouse when volume justifies

Output Format

markdown
# SEA E-Commerce Strategy: {Brand/Product}

## Market Selection
| Country | Opportunity | Competition | Barriers | Score |
|---------|-----------|-------------|---------|-------|
| {country} | H/M/L | H/M/L | H/M/L | {total} |

## Recommended Entry: {Country}
- Platform: {which marketplace}
- Payment: {accepted methods}
- Logistics: {fulfillment approach}
- Timeline: {phases with milestones}

## Localization Requirements
{Language, pricing, cultural adaptations needed}

## Budget Estimate
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|------|------|-------|
| Platform setup | ${X} | ... |
| Inventory | ${X} | ... |
| Marketing (first 3 months) | ${X} | ... |

Gotchas

COD dominance in Vietnam/Philippines: Cash on delivery = high return rates (15-20%). Budget for returns and build COD surcharge into pricing.
Social commerce is massive in Thailand: LINE, Instagram, and TikTok Live are primary shopping channels for many Thai consumers. Don't ignore social-first strategy.
Regulatory differences: Indonesia requires local entity for certain categories. Vietnam has foreign investment restrictions. Check before committing.
Shopee vs Lazada market share shifts: Platform dominance changes. Currently Shopee leads in most markets, but verify current data before committing exclusively.
Taiwan-SEA logistics: Direct shipping from Taiwan is slow and expensive. Use marketplace fulfillment centers or local 3PL warehouses for competitive delivery times.

References

For country-specific e-commerce regulations, see references/sea-regulations.md
For platform fee comparison, see references/platform-fees.md

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Latest benchmark · publisher runVerified

8/27/2026, 14:47 UTC · 24 cases

Lift

+29%

75% vs 46%

Agent turns

1.0 vs 1.0

Tokens

+12%

4,354.21 vs 3,889.58

fail → pass · 7pass → pass · 11fail → fail · 6

Per-case results (24)

Case	Status	Duration (ms)			Turns			Tokens			Tool calls
Case	Status	Without	With	Δ	Without	With	Δ	Without	With	Δ	Without	With	Δ
case-01 We are a Taiwan-based organic skincare brand planning our first e-commerce expansion into Southeast Asia. Please build a strategic entry blueprint for us. The report should start with a market selection comparison table scoring potential target countries on opportunity, competition, and entry barriers. Follow that with a specific entry recommendation detailing the best platform, suitable payment methods, fulfillment strategy, and rollout timeline. Include a section on necessary localization adaptations for product and customer experience, and conclude with an estimated budget table covering platform setup, inventory, and initial marketing costs.	fail→fail	44,907	26,660	-41%	1	1	0%	5,897	4,751	-19%	0	0	—
case-02 Our company manufactures consumer audio gear and we want to expand across Southeast Asian markets online. Provide a complete market entry strategy document. It must feature a country evaluation grid scoring market opportunities against barriers and competition, a clear recommendation for our initial target country (including marketplace choice, preferred local payment options, logistics model, and phased timeline), key localization considerations, and an estimated startup cost table itemizing initial expenses.	fail→pass	118,536	41,954	-65%	1	1	0%	8,269	4,910	-41%	0	0	—
case-03 I run a fast-fashion apparel label looking to enter the Southeast Asian e-commerce space. Please create an expansion assessment report. I'd like a structured layout featuring: 1) A market selection matrix comparing key target countries with scores for opportunity, competition, and barriers; 2) A recommended launch country plan detailing platform selection, payment options, fulfillment, and timeline; 3) Essential localization requirements for language, pricing, and cultural fit; 4) A 3-month launch budget estimate table breakdown.	fail→pass	36,524	26,855	-26%	1	1	0%	5,665	4,820	-15%	0	0	—
case-04 We are planning an e-commerce rollout for budget household goods in Vietnam. Direct payment options like credit cards are being considered as the main payment channel. What payment methods and pricing adjustments should we implement for the Vietnamese market?	fail→pass	25,773	17,743	-31%	1	1	0%	2,979	3,955	+33%	0	0	—
case-05 An electronics brand is launching online sales in the Philippines. Should we rely primarily on credit card payments and direct airmail shipping from overseas hubs?	pass→pass	19,372	19,627	+1%	1	1	0%	2,560	3,455	+35%	0	0	—
case-06 A cosmetics brand wants to enter Thailand using only standard marketplace search listings without setting up social selling channels. Is this channel strategy sufficient for Thailand?	fail→fail	13,786	11,845	-14%	1	1	0%	2,099	2,755	+31%	0	0	—
case-17 Build an expansion strategy report for a footwear brand entering the Philippines online market. We need country matrix scoring, channel and payment selection, handling of cash payments, fulfillment model, localization, and launch budget.	fail→fail	49,468	34,946	-29%	1	1	0%	7,089	5,714	-19%	0	0	—
case-07 What is the standard online payment gateway setup required for an e-commerce store launching in Malaysia to convert local buyers effectively?	pass→pass	19,632	20,327	+4%	1	1	0%	2,587	4,263	+65%	0	0	—
case-08 A foreign food and beverage brand wants to ship directly to Indonesian end-consumers from overseas without setting up any local corporate entity or local inventory. How should we proceed with this entry plan?	fail→fail	21,846	27,430	+26%	1	1	0%	3,228	5,312	+65%	0	0	—
case-09 A Taipei-based apparel merchant wants to expand to Southeast Asia. We want to choose our very first launch market to minimize initial friction, language barriers, and operational overhead. Which country should we target first?	pass→pass	20,819	21,291	+2%	1	1	0%	2,697	4,158	+54%	0	0	—
case-10 A pet supply brand wants to launch e-commerce operations simultaneously in Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, and Thailand during Month 1 to maximize regional coverage quickly. Evaluate this launch timeline.	fail→pass	19,171	19,403	+1%	1	1	0%	2,577	3,584	+39%	0	0	—
case-11 A Taiwan consumer electronics brand plans to ship all SEA customer orders directly from its Taipei warehouse via international express posts to keep inventory centralized. Is this direct shipping approach optimal?	pass→pass	17,629	19,600	+11%	1	1	0%	2,586	4,201	+62%	0	0	—
case-12 A low-margin bulk plastic household items brand wants to make Singapore its main volume growth engine in Southeast Asia. How viable is this strategy?	fail→fail	18,479	18,800	+2%	1	1	0%	2,621	3,558	+36%	0	0	—
case-13 A unknown foreign wellness brand entering Southeast Asia for the first time wants to spend 90% of its initial budget building a standalone D2C web store instead of listing on marketplaces. Assess this channel prioritization.	pass→pass	19,894	21,553	+8%	1	1	0%	2,611	4,310	+65%	0	0	—
case-14 Please produce an e-commerce expansion strategy report for launching a Taiwanese high-mountain tea brand into Singapore. We need country evaluation matrix with H/M/L ratings, recommended platform, payment, logistics, localization needs, and a 3-month launch budget table.	fail→pass	35,850	23,112	-36%	1	1	0%	6,091	3,932	-35%	0	0	—
case-15 Create an e-commerce launch blueprint for selling hair styling devices in Indonesia. Include target country scoring, marketplace recommendation, payment preferences, logistics approach, localization steps, and launch budget.	pass→pass	31,596	23,719	-25%	1	1	0%	4,587	4,171	-9%	0	0	—
case-16 Draft a strategic entry document for an activewear brand launching online in Malaysia. Include a scoring matrix evaluating potential target markets, platform and payment recommendation, fulfillment setup, localization requirements, and a itemized startup budget.	fail→fail	37,414	28,531	-24%	1	1	0%	6,703	5,630	-16%	0	0	—
case-18 Develop an entry strategy document for a Taiwanese snack foods company targeting Thailand. Provide country evaluation scores, platform strategy (combining marketplace and social channels), payment options, logistics, localization, and budget estimate.	fail→pass	32,596	23,676	-27%	1	1	0%	4,387	4,274	-3%	0	0	—
case-19 A brand has successfully launched on Shopee in Malaysia and built steady local revenues over 6 months. What should be the logical Phase 4 expansion steps for scaling up business across the region?	pass→pass	32,457	21,127	-35%	1	1	0%	2,743	4,453	+62%	0	0	—
case-20 When listing Taiwanese consumer goods across Southeast Asian e-commerce channels, should we list prices in US Dollars or New Taiwan Dollars with standardized global pricing?	fail→pass	23,903	14,545	-39%	1	1	0%	2,475	3,471	+40%	0	0	—
case-21 An online store planning to enter Vietnam and Indonesia wants to run all customer service in English out of a Taiwan call center during Taipei office hours. How should customer service be structured for these markets?	pass→pass	21,449	18,746	-13%	1	1	0%	2,872	3,845	+34%	0	0	—
case-22 We are negotiating an annual ocean freight contract with container shipping lines for shipping 40ft containers from Ningbo to Los Angeles. Please provide a contract clause checklist covering demurrage terms, bunker adjustment factors (BAF), and peak season surcharges (PSS).	pass→pass	25,245	29,568	+17%	1	1	0%	3,266	5,439	+67%	0	0	—
case-23 Our e-commerce company sells goods to retail buyers across Germany, France, and Italy. Explain how the EU VAT One Stop Shop (OSS) scheme works for cross-border B2C distance sales within the European Union.	pass→pass	33,940	17,938	-47%	1	1	0%	3,257	3,824	+17%	0	0	—
case-24 We run a US Amazon store selling stainless steel cookware. Outline a keyword bidding strategy for Amazon Sponsored Products campaigns, detailing match types (exact, phrase, broad) and target ACoS management.	pass→pass	20,718	34,513	+67%	1	1	0%	3,504	5,716	+63%	0	0	—

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How this skill was measured

DecimalAI ran this skill against gemini-3.6-flash twice over the same eval suite — once with the skill loaded and once without — and compared the two runs case by case. 24 cases were attempted. The headline lift of +29 percentage points is the difference between those two pass rates over the 24 comparable cases.

Model measured: gemini-3.6-flash
Graded by: gemini-3.6-flash
Grading method: judged
Verification: verified
Pass rate without the skill: 45.8%
Pass rate with the skill: 75%
Cases attempted: 24
Cases counted toward lift: 24
Cases that regressed: 0
Skill version measured: v1
Run completed: 8/27/2026, 14:47 UTC

Measured example — same prompt, with vs. without the skill · from the benchmark run · case case-02

Prompt

Our company manufactures consumer audio gear and we want to expand across Southeast Asian markets online. Provide a complete market entry strategy document. It must feature a country evaluation grid scoring market opportunities against barriers and competition, a clear recommendation for our initial target country (including marketplace choice, preferred local payment options, logistics model, and phased timeline), key localization considerations, and an estimated startup cost table itemizing initial expenses.

Without the skill loaded, the model failed this case. With it loaded, the same prompt on the same model passed. This is one improved case from the latest verified run; every case, including any that regressed, is in the table above.

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