Keywords: Commerce


Alibaba revenue rises on strong cloud computing and e-commerce growth

Alibaba Group reported a rise in quarterly revenue, driven by strong performance in its cloud computing and artificial intelligence divisions, alongside steady growth in its e-commerce operations. The Chinese technology giant posted a 3% increase in revenue for the fourth quarter, supported by expanding......

Alibaba misses revenue forecasts as AI spending weighs profits

Alibaba reported fourth-quarter revenue of 243.38 billion yuan for fiscal year 2026, marking a 3 percent year-on-year increase but falling short of market expectations of around 246.5 billion yuan. The result highlights continued pressure from heavy investment in artificial intelligence infrastructure......

China blocks US sanctions against five refineries

China’s Ministry of Commerce announced that it has taken legal measures to block sanctions imposed by the United States on five Chinese oil refineries, escalating tensions between the world’s two largest economies. According to official statements reported by state media, the decision aims......

Business Mama starts first cohort in Casablanca to boost women's digital entrepreneurship

Foundever.org and Carerha launched the first Business Mama cohort in Casablanca on April 15, 2026. The program enrolled 30 women seeking to restart careers or launch digital businesses. Two more cohorts will start in Rabat and Tanger by year-end. The initiative targets women facing professional constraints.......

Brazilian payments firm ebanx expands into southeast Asia markets

Brazilian fintech company Ebanx has announced a major international expansion strategy focused on Southeast Asia, as it seeks to strengthen its presence beyond Latin America. The company, which provides cross-border payment solutions for global firms such as Uber and Shein, is expanding its services......

Amazon expands 20 minute delivery service to US and Europe

Amazon is preparing to roll out its ultra-fast delivery service, Amazon Now, in the United States and Europe after rapid growth in India. Chief executive Andy Jassy announced the expansion in his annual shareholder letter, positioning it as a major push into the fast-growing quick commerce sector. The......

WTO talks stall as U.S.-India divide over e-commerce duties persists

Negotiations at the World Trade Organization have reached a critical impasse as ministers enter the final day of discussions without a clear agreement on key reform issues, particularly the future of digital trade rules. Talks are taking place during a high-level ministerial meeting in Yaounde, where......

China warns of retaliation over Mexico's tariff hikes

China stated on Wednesday that Mexico's recent trade measures, including significant tariff increases, represent barriers to trade and investment and affirmed its right to adopt countermeasures. The increased import duties affect more than $30 billion in Chinese exports to Mexico. The Chinese Ministry......

Sephora tests shopping app inside ChatGPT as AI retail expands

Sephora has launched a pilot shopping application within ChatGPT, marking a significant step in the evolution of conversational commerce as major brands explore artificial intelligence as a new sales channel. The beauty retailer said the feature will debut in the United States, allowing users to receive......