Ozon Reports Q3 2025 Net Profit of 2.9 Billion Roubles
Russian e-commerce platform Ozon Holdings PLC (MOEX: OZON) announced a third-quarter net profit of 2.9 billion roubles, marking a notable improvement in its financial…
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Pi Network Launches Map of Pi v1.6.0: Key Milestone for Decentralised E-commerce
The Pi Network has rolled out version 1.6.0 of its marketplace application, known as the “Map of Pi”, marking a significant step in the organisation’s roadmap toward…
Amazon Robots Plan
Amazon is reportedly planning to replace a significant portion of its human workforce with robots, marking one of the largest automation transitions in the history of…
Marketplaces Hit €247 Billion
Online marketplaces have solidified their dominance within the global e-commerce sector, generating more than €247 billion in turnover, according to recent industry data…
V Perfumes Named Top Online Perfume Retailer of the Year at Big Box Global Retail & E-Commerce Summit
Dubai-based V Perfumes took home the prestigious #1 Online Perfume Retailer of the Year award at the Big Box Global Retail & E-Commerce Summit.
Highsnobiety Ends E-Commerce Operations to Refocus on Culture and Publishing
Berlin-based media and lifestyle brand Highsnobiety is closing its online store to sharpen its focus on cultural storytelling and creative brand collaborations.
TikTok Shop Classified as “High-Impact Platform” Under Thailand’s New E-Commerce Regulations
Thailand’s Electronic Transactions Development Agency (ETDA) has officially designated TikTok Shop as a high-impact platform, subjecting it to stricter compliance and…
Trendyol Redefines E-Commerce in the Gulf with Localisation, AI, and SME Empowerment
Trendyol is reshaping the Gulf’s e-commerce landscape with AI-driven personalisation, local partnerships, and major investments in data infrastructure.
Jack Ma Returns to Alibaba
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma has resumed an active role at the Chinese tech giant after years out of the public eye, marking his most direct involvement since stepping…
Dubai Launches VIP Terminal Boulevard
Dubai’s Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub (MBRAH), located in Dubai South, has officially launched the VIP Terminal Boulevard, a premium infrastructure initiative…
Veritas Capital Raises $14.4B for Tech Investments
Veritas Capital Fund Management has successfully closed its largest technology-focused fund, Veritas Capital Fund IX, raising a total of $14.4 billion.
India Sees Surge in Family Offices
The number of family offices in India has experienced a remarkable increase, growing from just 45 in 2018 to nearly 300 by 2024.
PFZW Ends Ties with BlackRock Over Sustainability
PFZW, one of the largest pension funds in the Netherlands, has severed its ties with BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management firm, over differences in…
US Tariff Ruling 2025: What It Means for E-Commerce Sellers?
A U.S. federal appeals court just ruled that most “reciprocal” across-the-board tariffs are illegal, but it paused any rollback until October 14, 2025, and sectoral…
Middle East Embraces the Economic Partnership Model
Across the Middle East, a quiet transformation is underway in how companies approach workforce engagement and productivity.
Flutterwave Surpasses $1 Billion in Africa–Asia Transactions in H1 2025
Flutterwave has achieved a remarkable milestone, processing roughly $1 billion in transactions between Africa and Asia during the first half of 2025.
Graas AI Secures $9 Million to Boost E-commerce Automation
Singapore-based e-commerce technology startup Graas AI has raised $9 million in a funding round led by Tin Men Capital.
Shein and Temu Disrupt South Africa’s Fashion Industry
Chinese fast fashion giants Shein and Temu are rapidly reshaping the landscape of South Africa’s fashion retail sector. With ultra-low prices and an efficient delivery…
Amazon Blocks Google’s AI Shopping Agents: The Future of AI in E-Commerce
Recently, Amazon has taken a decisive step by blocking Google’s AI-powered shopping agents from accessing its e-commerce platform. This move reflects Amazon’s strategic…
E-Commerce Tax Revenue in Kyrgyzstan Grows by 17.9% in the First Half of 2025
In the first half of 2025, Kyrgyzstan saw a 17.9% increase in tax revenue generated from e-commerce activities. This growth reflects a combination of rising online sales…
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