Keywords: Commerce


Morocco introduces new tax registration rules for foreign digital service providers

Morocco has introduced a new tax framework requiring foreign companies that provide digital services to customers in the Kingdom to register with the national tax administration and declare their taxable activities through a dedicated online platform. The measure applies to non-resident businesses that......

Bosch launches sample production at first U.S. semiconductor plant to strengthen domestic chip supply

German engineering and technology group Bosch has begun sample production at its first semiconductor manufacturing facility in the United States, marking a significant milestone in its strategy to expand domestic chip production and strengthen supply chain resilience. The announcement follows the completion......

Shein executive chairman Donald Tang prepares to step down as Hong Kong IPO approaches

Global fast-fashion retailer Shein is preparing for a major leadership transition as Executive Chairman Donald Tang is expected to step down from his current role while the company's long-awaited initial public offering enters its final stages, according to people familiar with the matter. The move......

German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco appoints Silke Kunstreich as new Managing Director

The German Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Morocco (AHK Morocco) has appointed Silke Kunstreich as its new Managing Director, bringing extensive international experience in business development, marketing and strategic communications to one of the leading institutions promoting German-Moroccan economic......

Shopify orders merchants to remove vape products from online stores

E-commerce platform Shopify has instructed merchants using its online storefront services to remove vape products from their websites, signaling a significant tightening of its marketplace policies following mounting regulatory scrutiny in the United States. The company confirmed on Friday that it had......

Shein receives China approval for Hong Kong IPO after failed New York and London plans

Chinese online fast-fashion giant Shein has received approval from Chinese regulators to proceed with a long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, marking a major step toward a potential stock market debut after previous attempts in other financial centres failed. The China Securities......

Canada and Turkey begin formal talks on a new free trade agreement

Canada and Turkey have officially started negotiations toward a new free trade agreement, marking a new step in efforts to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. The launch of the talks was announced on Tuesday by the office of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, following a recent agreement......

China and EU to hold second trade and investment consultation meeting this Autumn

China and the European Union have agreed to strengthen their economic dialogue by holding regular ministerial-level meetings under their newly established trade and investment consultation mechanism, with the second session scheduled for this autumn. The announcement signals continued efforts by both......

U.S. House Committee alleges South Korea discriminated against coupang in interim report

A U.S. House Judiciary Committee interim report has accused South Korean authorities of systematically discriminating against U.S.-listed e-commerce company Coupang, alleging that regulatory scrutiny intensified following a data breach at the company in 2025. The report argues that the treatment of......