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China has intensified its regulatory oversight of the digital commerce sector, imposing a massive 3.6 billion yuan ($527 million) fine on seven major e-commerce…
Saudi Arabia has secured the top global position in the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Digital Readiness Index 2025, achieving a score of 94 out of 100. The…
Italian beauty brand Kiko Milano has officially launched its dedicated e-commerce platform in Ukraine, marking a strategic step in its ongoing omnichannel expansion…
Dubai’s domestic economy is demonstrating a strong and measured recovery, with consumer spending reaching approximately 95% of pre-crisis levels, according to recent…
American Express has unveiled a new developer toolkit designed to accelerate the adoption of agentic commerce, an emerging model where artificial intelligence agents can…
Saudi Arabia is rapidly moving toward a cashless economy, with electronic payments now representing 85% of total retail transactions in 2025, marking a significant leap…
Salesforce is taking a major step into the future of digital commerce, piloting an integration with ChatGPT that could redefine how products are discovered and sold…
West Africa’s digital economy is rapidly expanding, now valued at an estimated $216 billion, with Nigeria emerging as the dominant force driving this growth. The…
Europe’s second-hand fashion market is gaining serious momentum, and Vinted is at the center of this transformation. The Lithuania-based platform reported a 47%…
TikTok is accelerating its push into Europe’s e-commerce landscape, with plans to launch TikTok Shop in Poland and the Benelux region, marking another major step in the…
TikTok and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have launched a new initiative aimed at strengthening the digital capabilities of small businesses, marking a…
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has reinforced the company’s long-term commitment to artificial intelligence, positioning AWS at the center of what he describes as a…
Strong start to 2026 for J&T Express Global logistics provider J&T Express has reported a 26.2% year-on-year growth in parcel volume for the first quarter of 2026,…
Tehran’s digital economy calls for urgent action Iran’s digital business community is calling for the immediate restoration of internet services as ongoing disruptions…
Uzbekistan sets new e-commerce growth target Uzbekistan is aiming to increase the share of e-commerce in its retail trade to 9–11%, as part of a broader strategy to…
Wildberries has officially launched operations in Ethiopia, opening its marketplace to local sellers and enabling them to reach international customers. The move marks a…
Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) has introduced a package of measures aimed at supporting businesses operating across its free zones, as part of broader…
Half of European consumers adopt BNPL Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are now used by 50% of consumers across Europe, according to data published by Ecommerce News…
Retail in Latin America is entering a new phase one defined not just by growth, but by intelligence. Artificial intelligence and smart labeling technologies are…
Vietnam’s e-commerce market has reached a defining moment. Valued at $31 billion, it is one of the fastest-growing digital economies in Southeast Asia driven by high…
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