ASEAN Concludes Digital Economy Framework Agreement Talks
ASEAN has concluded negotiations on DEFA, its first regional digital economy agreement, paving the way for a planned signing in November 2026 and a more connected digital market.
ASEAN has concluded negotiations on DEFA, its first regional digital economy agreement, paving the way for a planned signing in November 2026 and a more connected digital market.
German e-commerce is forecast to grow 4.3 percent in 2026, reaching 96.3 billion euros, but HDE warns that marketplaces, foreign platforms, and market concentration are reshaping competition.
Deloitte’s Q1 2026 CFO Survey shows UK CFO optimism falling to a six-year low, as geopolitical risk, inflation, and higher financing costs push finance leaders toward cost control and cash preservation.
A new Copenhagen Economics report finds that Europe’s parcel delivery market remains broadly competitive, as the EU reviews whether e-commerce parcel delivery should face new sector-specific regulation.
Kopa.ai has raised €2 million in pre-seed funding to develop its AI operations platform for e-commerce, as online retailers seek practical tools to automate marketing and workflow management.
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