Keywords: Commerce


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......

MENA startup funding falls 42% by February, Morocco caught up by Qatar

Startup funding in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) saw a sharp decline in February 2026, reflecting heightened competition among emerging regional hubs and a cautious investment climate. According to data compiled by Wamda and Digital Digest, startups in the MENA region raised $326.6 million......

Canada and China strike EV and canola trade deal amid US tensions

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Chinese President Xi Jinping unveiled a landmark trade agreement in Beijing, slashing tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles in exchange for eased duties on Canadian agricultural goods. This pact signals Ottawa's pivot away from heavy reliance on the United States,......

Alibaba integrates Taobao and Alipay into Qwen AI app for one-click commerce

Alibaba Group Holding unveiled a transformative upgrade to its Qwen AI application on Thursday, seamlessly weaving in powerhouse consumer services such as Taobao, Alipay, the Fliggy travel platform, and Amap mapping directly into a single AI-driven interface. Users across China can now handle everything......

Google enters Ai-powered online shopping with Gemini

Google has officially stepped into AI-assisted online commerce with the launch of a new professional version of its generative artificial intelligence model, Gemini, aiming to reshape how consumers search for products, make purchases, and interact with customer service. The updated Gemini platform allows......

China bans dual-use exports to Japanese military amid Taiwan tensions

China has imposed an immediate ban on exporting dual-use goods to Japanese military end-users, escalating a diplomatic rift between Asia's two largest economies that has intensified since November. Announced Tuesday by China's Ministry of Commerce, the measure prohibits shipments of items with......