E-Commerce
WTO Moratorium Debate Moves to Geneva After 14th Ministerial Conference Deadlock
The future of the WTO’s moratorium on customs duties for electronic transmissions will now be decided in Geneva, after the issue remained unresolved at the…
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- AI
Global Retail Faces Harsh AI Reality as Only 5% See Real Returns Despite 95% Adoption
The global retail sector is entering a more pragmatic phase of AI adoption, as new research reveals a significant gap between experimentation and real business impact. A…
- Logistics
DHL Expands Global Logistics with 3 Key Capabilities from Vital Solutions Acquisition
Global logistics giant DHL is expanding its footprint in South Africa through the acquisition of Vital Distribution Solutions, Staffing Logistics, and Vital Fleet, in a…
- E-Commerce
Global Premium Food E-Commerce Expands as CarniStore Secures $12.2 Million Investment
The premium food e-commerce sector is gaining momentum as UAE-based platform CarniStore secured a $12.2 million strategic investment from Emirates Growth Fund (EGF),…
- E-Commerce
Global Digital Trade at Risk as WTO E-Commerce Moratorium Collapses After 28 Years
The future of global digital trade has become more uncertain after World Trade Organization members failed to extend the long-standing moratorium on customs duties for…
- AI
AI Reshapes Product Display in 2 Key Ways as Waddle Expands to U.S.
AI is taking on a more active role in e-commerce as South Korean startup Waddle expands into the U.S. AI is taking on a more active role in e-commerce as South Korean…
- Marketplaces
Grab Expands Beyond Southeast Asia with $600 Million Foodpanda Deal in Taiwan
Grab is making its most significant international move yet with the acquisition of Foodpanda’s Taiwan business from Delivery Hero for $600 million. The deal marks Grab’s…
- Fintech
Kuwait Expands Fintech Reach Across 4 Global Markets with New E-Trading Platform
Kuwait’s financial sector is taking another step toward digital transformation with the launch of a new e-trading platform by Kuwait Financial Centre (Markaz). The…
- E-Commerce
6 Critical Challenges Reshaping Europe’s E-Commerce Gateways
Europe’s e-commerce logistics model is undergoing a structural transformation. What once relied heavily on a few dominant gateways across Europe is now evolving into a…
- E-Commerce
Blackstone Commits $250 Million in Positive Bet on Abu Dhabi Payments Platform
Global investment giant Blackstone is expanding its presence in the Middle East with a $250 million investment in an Abu Dhabi-based payments and data intelligence…
- AI
Istanbul Chamber of Commerce Signals Positive Shift With 3 AI Expansion Priorities
The Istanbul Chamber of Commerce is accelerating its focus on artificial intelligence, outlining a strategic push to expand AI adoption across industries as part of its…
- AI
Business Faces 5 Rising Cybersecurity Threats as AI Traffic Surges
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is fundamentally reshaping the internet and with it, the global cybersecurity landscape. According to the latest industry…
- AI
Business Enters a New Era as 2026 Marks the Rise of AI-Run E-Commerce Stores
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond support tools and into full operational control, as a new generation of AI agents begins to manage entire e-commerce businesses.…
- E-Commerce
Indonesia Signals 3 New Controls as E-Commerce Imports Surge Raises Concerns
Indonesia is moving toward tighter control of its e-commerce market as concerns grow over the dominance of low-cost imported goods, particularly from China. Policymakers…
- E-Commerce
236 Business Groups Back WTO Reform and E-Commerce Moratorium Renewal
Global business pressure is intensifying as leading organisations call on governments to modernize the World Trade Organization and protect the future of digital trade.…
- Startup
1 Shift Is Strengthening Bol’s Checkout Strategy
Dutch e-commerce platform Bol is extending its reach beyond its own marketplace by allowing customers to complete purchases on external online stores using their Bol…
- Startup
3 Signals Show China’s Trade Momentum Strengthening as Global Markets Shift
China is reinforcing its position in global trade as officials highlight steady progress in foreign trade performance and continued efforts to strengthen economic…
- Startup
Lille in 2026 Selected to Host New EU Customs Authority as Trade Pressures Rise
The European Union has selected the French city of Lille as the headquarters of its new Customs Authority, marking a major step in the bloc’s efforts to modernise its…
- E-Commerce
3 Key Changes in EU De Minimis Rules and What It Means for UK E-Commerce Growth
The European Union (EU) is preparing to remove its de minimis threshold, a decision that will reshape how cross-border e-commerce operates across the region. For…
- Startup
SPARK Reaches 7,500 Companies as Startup Demand Surges in Sharjah
Sharjah’s innovation ecosystem is gaining momentum as the Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SPARK) continues to attract startups and technology-driven…
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