E-Commerce
Temu Warehouse Under Watch in South Africa
Chinese e-commerce giant Temu is facing growing scrutiny from South African regulators as the National Consumer Commission (NCC) investigates the company’s “local…
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- E-Commerce
HSBC Launches Digital Merchant Services in India
HSBC has launched a new service in India called Digital Merchant Services, aiming to simplify digital transactions for e-commerce businesses across the country.
- Startup
E-Com Top Voices 2026: Global Stage for E-Commerce Innovators
A new gateway is opening for professionals shaping the future of digital commerce, artificial intelligence, and retail: WORLDEF’s “E-Com Top Voices” program.
- Startup
JD.com Teams Up with CATL and GAC for New EV Launch
JD.com, often called “China’s Amazon,” is stepping firmly into the electric vehicle (EV) space through a high-profile partnership with battery giant CATL and automaker…
- Startup
Zalando Launches in Portugal, Expands Beauty in Spain
European fashion platform Zalando has officially launched in Portugal, marking a major step in its Southern European growth strategy.
- AI
AI and Digital Payments Power Saudi E-Commerce
Saudi Arabia’s e-commerce sector is entering a new growth phase, powered by accelerating adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), digital payment systems, and a…
- AI
Dubai Taxi & Keeta Team Up for Last-Mile Delivery
Dubai’s logistics and mobility sector is entering a new phase as the Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) signs a strategic agreement with Keeta, the newly launched delivery…
- AI
Alibaba Cloud Opens Second Region
Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced the opening of its second overseas region, marking a major step in the…
- E-Commerce
Germany Probes Temu Over Price Fixing
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has launched a formal inquiry into Temu, the Chinese-founded e-commerce platform, on suspicions that it may be…
- Startup
Quivo and GWC Partner for Gulf E-Commerce Expansion
In a move signaling the intensifying integration of technology and logistics in the Gulf region, European scale-up Quivo has joined forces with MENA logistics leader GWC…
- E-Commerce
TikTok Transforms Shopping in MENA
Social media has evolved far beyond its entertainment roots, and among the platforms leading this transformation, TikTok stands out as a powerful driver of consumer…
- Startup
Most Sellers Active on Six Marketplaces
A growing number of online sellers are distributing their products across multiple marketplaces, with new research showing that the average seller is now active on six…
- E-Commerce
U.S. Urges India to Ease E-Commerce Inventory Rules
The United States has been increasing diplomatic pressure on India to revise its e-commerce regulations, particularly aiming to allow foreign players such as Amazon and…
- E-Commerce
Palestine Approves New E-Commerce Law
In a significant move to modernize the Palestinian economy, President Mahmoud Abbas has approved a new e-commerce law that will officially come into effect three months…
- E-Commerce
Blue Ocean Global Moves to E-Commerce in UAE
Facing rapidly changing consumer behavior, Blue Ocean Global Group has initiated a major strategic transformation by pivoting from traditional offline distribution…
- Startup
Shein Opens Stores in France Amid Backlash
Chinese fast-fashion giant Shein has announced plans to expand its footprint in Europe by opening several physical stores in France a move that has sparked a heated…
- AI
Africa Shapes AI Governance with Local Values
Africa is rapidly positioning itself not just as a user of artificial intelligence (AI), but as a key shaper of its rules, ethics, and governance.
- Startup
Klay Group Appoints Gupta as Family Office Director
Dubai-based Klay Group has announced the appointment of Srajan Gupta as the new Director of its Multi-Family Office division, a strategic move that underscores the…
- Opinion
Red Markets, Digital Frontiers: Clicking Under Communism
Burak Yalım writes: What began as ideology now performs as infrastructure: one-party systems running world-class marketplaces, logistics, and payments. E-commerce in…
- Startup
Tony James Launches Biotech Fund
Tony James, the former President of Blackstone and a longtime figure in private equity, has announced plans to launch a new healthcare and biotech investment fund under…
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