E-Commerce Hit by Hormuz Crisis as 20% of Global Oil Trade Is Affected
The ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to ripple through Iraq’s digital economy, with e-commerce businesses facing rising costs, delayed deliveries,…
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The ongoing disruption in the Strait of Hormuz is beginning to ripple through Iraq’s digital economy, with e-commerce businesses facing rising costs, delayed deliveries,…
After World Trade Organization (WTO) members failed to reach an agreement on extending the long-standing e-commerce moratorium, a group of countries agreed among…
The Global Data Center Market The physical “operating system” of the global digital economy is undergoing a massive transformation. As e-commerce platforms and AI-driven…
Europe’s e-commerce story in 2025 is not one of uniform growth, but of divergence. Two of the continent’s most advanced digital markets, the Netherlands and Sweden,…
The global trade landscape is undergoing a structural transformation as digital capabilities are integrated into traditional Special Economic Zones (SEZs). Once designed…
An important step has been taken for data governance, one of the most critical elements of the global digital economy. The World Data Organization (WDO) was officially…
Manay CPA operates as a licensed Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firm in the United States, working with entrepreneurs and companies from all over the world that aim…
US-based technology giant Oracle is preparing to part ways with thousands of employees while accelerating its artificial intelligence investments. The company’s new wave…
As of April 1, 2026, India has put into effect a comprehensive reform package to accelerate e-commerce exports. With the new regulations, the 10 lakh rupee value limit…
Trade tensions between the European Union (EU) and China have once again come to the forefront, this time over product safety issues stemming from e-commerce. A…
Fortune Global Limited has launched Fortuna, a new AI customer service platform designed for e-commerce merchants looking to automate support operations and improve…
Australian marketers are increasingly divided over who owns AI visibility, as businesses struggle to adapt to the rise of AI-driven search and discovery. A recent study…
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…
Although Holly Palm may appear to be an agency from the outside, it is in fact a multi-layered technology company built on software, strategy, operations, and culture.…
Germany-based e-commerce giant Otto grew its gross merchandise value (GMV) by 6% in the 2025/26 fiscal year, reaching approximately 7.5 billion euros. With this…
Meta introduced new social commerce tools at Shoptalk 2026. Accordingly, the company aims to rapidly eliminate the boundaries between content and purchase. With new…
Headquartered in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Grandiose Supermarket offers an unforgettable multisensory experience within a unique grocery shopping environment. A…
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…
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…
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),…
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