WGN · Worldef Growth Network
The European Union will introduce a €2 handling fee per item category on e-commerce imports from November 1, 2026. The charge, added to the existing €3 customs duty, will affect cross-border purchases through platforms including Shein, Temu and AliExpress…
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Interviews with founders, operators, and policymakers shaping e-commerce in MENA and globally data-driven Q&As with practical takeaways.
Tata Motors and Amazon have partnered to deploy 3,000 electric trucks across India's logistics network over three years. The initiative will support e-commerce deliveries,…
Microsoft has introduced a voluntary exit program for approximately 60,000 eligible employees in the US, Canada, UK, and India. The initiative offers severance packages and career…
Dubai Chamber has launched Chamber AI Hub, an AI-powered marketplace featuring 22 specialized agents across seven business areas. The platform supports business automation,…
The European Union detained a record 196 million suspected counterfeit products in 2025, up 67% from the previous year, with an estimated value of €6.3 billion. E-commerce…
Fast-fashion and e-commerce giant Shein has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a U.S. Federal Trade Commission investigation involving more than 12,000 consumer complaints. The…
China led the Asian e-commerce market in 2025, with online retail sales of physical goods reaching $1.82 trillion. India and Southeast Asia recorded approximately 20% growth,…
Dubai CommerCity has partnered with Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited (HSITPL) to support the international expansion of technology and e-commerce…
eBay plans to lay off 1,000 employees, representing approximately 9% of its global workforce, as part of a restructuring initiative expected to cost up to $150 million. The…
Etsy has updated its artificial intelligence policies, banning AI-generated recipes, craft patterns, and instructional content. The e-commerce platform now requires authentic…
German SMEs generated more than €20 billion in sales through Amazon in 2025, including €5.9 billion in cross-border e-commerce sales. Meanwhile, Amazon partnered with the Belgian…
Amazon has introduced TorchNeuron, an open-source AI development tool that enables PyTorch models to run on…
Saudi AI platform Cycls has launched specialized AI agents designed to streamline business operations and…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos predicts that artificial intelligence could make three-day workweeks possible and…
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed has launched the Create AI Agents Championship, offering more…
The United Kingdom is considering expanding VAT collection responsibilities for online marketplaces such as…
Cross-border e-commerce is driving European marketplace growth, accounting for nearly 80% of total sales in…
Turkish e-commerce marketplace n11 has appointed Seydi Eren Ünlü as its new CEO, effective October 12, 2026.…
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang has filed two lawsuits challenging $462 million in penalties imposed…
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged that Moscow failed to anticipate Ukrainian attacks on…
Dubai CommerCity is launching the second phase of its expansion with an investment exceeding AED 1.8 billion.…
Aras Kargo has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of Ramazan Altınay as Chief…
Kenya’s booming e-commerce sector is transforming postal and logistics operations. Domestic parcel volumes at…
Amsterdam-based AI-powered company intelligence platform Bounce Watch has been selected as one of seven…
The number of new economy companies in the UAE increased by 37% year-on-year, approaching 125,000 in the…
NEOPAY has agreed to acquire a 65% controlling stake in noon payments, combining payment infrastructure,…
PayPal is integrating its payment infrastructure with Meta’s AI agent Muse, enabling users to discover…
Amazon's influencer network in India has doubled to 200,000 creators, with creator-led purchases rising 107%…
YouTube Shopping has launched in France, enabling eligible content creators to tag products in videos,…
Panda Retail has partnered with Spike Media Saudi and GoWit to strengthen its e-commerce advertising…
AHOY, the group building the world's leading deployed Sovereign Physical AI platform, announced the…
The Russian e-commerce market has faced a significant revision in its 2026 growth expectations following…
A new partnership has been launched, bringing e-commerce, content creators, and retail together on the same…
The countdown has begun for IGEXX 2026, as Istanbul prepares to host global marketplaces, exporters,…
Dubai’s economic zones continued to attract businesses, talent and technology investment in the first half of…
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