Aditya Aji | Afp | Getty ImagesTikTok's Southeast Asian ambitions will take a major hit after Indonesia bans shopping transactions on social media apps, analysts told CNBC.
Indonesia has banned e-commerce transactions on social media platforms such as TikTok Shop and Facebook .
Even if it can secure a separate license to operate, operating as a standalone app may still be challenging.
"Even if it can secure a separate license to operate, operating as a standalone app may still be challenging," said Mittal.
New social media rulesOn Saturday, Indonesia's President Joko Widodo called for social media regulations, saying such platforms impact micro-, small- and medium-sized companies and the economy.
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