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Jump—a startup founded by former MLB star Alex Rodriguez, entrepreneur Marc Lore, and industry veteran Jordy Leiser—has successfully closed $23 million in Series A…
HoneyCoin, the Nairobi-based fintech innovator, has successfully closed a $4.9 million seed funding round, paving the way for the expansion of its stablecoin-powered…
TikTok Shop has doubled its global Gross Merchandise Volume (GMV) in the first half of 2025, reaching an impressive $26 billion. This remarkable growth is largely fueled…
In a pivotal move aimed at redefining digital trade dynamics, Alibaba International has launched Accio Agent, an AI-powered assistant seamlessly integrated into its B2B…
Online shopping is on the cusp of a significant transformation as the United States prepares to revoke the long-standing de minimis exemption for low-value cross-border…
Nigeria’s e-commerce sector is set to receive a major boost as Jumia, the country’s leading online retail platform, enters into a strategic collaboration with the…
One of India’s leading e-commerce platforms for women’s fashion, Myntra has announced a bold new initiative targeting over 500 digital-first ethnic wear brands.
South African startup Flood, a pioneering platform in the “SuperApp-as-a-Service” category, has secured $3.5 million in seed funding to drive its mission of digitising…
At a pivotal gathering in Lagos, Africa’s most populous city, policymakers, business leaders, and tech experts convened for the African Digital Economy and Inclusion…
Kenyan fintech startup HoneyCoin has raised $4.9 million in seed funding to drive its international expansion across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Founded in 2020 by…
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) national railway project, Etihad Rail, aims not only to transform transportation but also to reshape the economy.
Africa’s retail sector is rapidly transforming through digitalization and the opportunities technology offers.
As South Africa—the largest economy in Sub-Saharan Africa—experiences a rapid surge in e-commerce activity, the sector’s growth is accompanied by a range of complex…
UK-based fintech company Boodil has announced a strategic partnership with South Africa’s leading payment infrastructure provider Transaction Junction.
Global e-commerce player ShopsBUY.com, with a rapidly growing footprint in Brazil, has announced the acquisition of a Brazilian e-commerce technology company—effectively…
In a strategic move to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency, AnyMind Group has expanded its AI-driven customer service agent from LINE to the…
Dubai continues to brand itself as a global magnet for enterprise, welcoming more than 35,000 new companies into the fold of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the…
Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten is revolutionizing its digital landscape with the rollout of an advanced “agentic AI” platform—branded as its “Brain Twin”—designed to…
Dr. Bronner’s, the beloved organic soap and personal care brand, has experienced a dramatic boost in its Australian marketplace performance after partnering with the…
Bol.com continues to dominate the Dutch e‑commerce landscape, securing its position as the number one online retailer for 2024 by gross merchandise value.
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