Lazada layoffs: E-commerce firm to cut 5pc of Southeast Asian workforce (opens original article in a new tab)

Lazada is retrenching 5% of its Southeast Asian workforce as part of a strategy to adopt a leaner operational model, following similar moves by competitors in the region.

• Lazada will cut 5% of its Southeast Asian workforce as part of a leaner operational model.
• The layoffs follow similar actions by competitors like Shopee and Amazon, indicating a broader trend in the region's digital economy.
• Lazada coordinated with the FDAWU union for this restructuring, unlike previous retrenchments in 2024.