2022 is coming to an end, and what a year it’s been! As we wrap up this eventful year, we look back at some of the most memorable stories from the past 12 months.

One of the biggest stories of the year was Lazada’s 10th anniversary. This was an important milestone not only for the company but for Southeast Asia’s eCommerce industry as a whole. It’s no wonder then that our visual story of Lazada’s establishment and growth against a backdrop of digital commerce and technological developments in the last decade was the most-read story on LazBeat this year. Readers were also eager to read about how tech investments play a key role in Lazada’s growth and success as well as new developments that were rolled out this year as part of the 10-year milestone, including the unveiling of Lazada’s new regional headquarters and the launch of Lazada Foundation, an initiative aimed at nurturing and providing opportunities to young talent and women across the region.

As part of the company’s birthday celebrations, we also expanded our popular “Humans of Lazada” series to feature stories of Lazadian Legends – long-term employees who have grown with the company over the past decade. One of our most popular stories in this series follows the journey of Pham Thi Quynh Trang, chief operating officer at Lazada Vietnam. Pham left an established FMCG company almost nine years ago to join Lazada, which was just a startup at the time. Her journey taught her how to cope with work pressures and achieve a healthy work-life integration. Another popular Humans of Lazada story was that of Linjiang, a senior engineer from Lazada China, who discovered a passion for leathercrafting while searching for a thoughtful gift for her boyfriend.

Our “Ask the Expert” column, which taps into the knowledge of digital commerce gurus to provide insights into commonly asked questions surrounding the industry’s trending topics, was also warmly received by our readers, especially on topics such as gamification. This year we also introduced the “LazBeat News Roundup,” a quick take on the latest happenings at Lazada Group and in the wider regional digital commerce landscape. This new series has proven to be a hit with readers looking to keep up with this fast-paced industry.

It has been a pleasure bringing these stories to life and sharing them with our readers. More exciting developments are coming, and we can’t wait to show you what’s in store for 2023. Stay tuned!

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