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Why China is expanding into digital currencies

China launched its own digital yuan, the e-CNY issued by its central bank, on a trial basis in 2019.

21/08/2025

The Big Question

The Big Question: Is Amazon good for Europe’s economy?

Amazon VP Mariangela Marseglia discusses ‘The Everything Store’ and the major trends hitting the retail industry right now.

23/06/2025

Tech News

Commission finds AliExpress in breach of illegal content rules

At the same time, the platform’s voluntary commitments as part of the DSA probe on other areas have been made binding.

18/06/2025

Europe News

Shein accused of breaking EU law with manipulative sales tactics

The EU has slammed Shein for using fake discounts, manipulative pressure tactics and misleading claims, in breach of consumer laws and called for urgent redress.

26/05/2025

Europe News

EU's €2 handling charge for cheap imports to snare Chinese products

Trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič announced a fee to counterbalance the cost safety checks for products coming from China – and hopefully curbing numbers of packages sent to Europe.

23/05/2025

Tech News

Amazon faces late June hearing in bid to retain EU Parliament access 

The access badges were withdrawn in February last year at request of the Parliament’s Employment committee.

14/05/2025

Business

The end of cheap clothes? Temu and Shein give tariff price warning

The fast fashion brands, known for selling particularly cheap clothes, cosmetics and accessories, are contending with the 145% tariff Trump slapped on most products made in China.

17/04/2025

Tech News

EU Digital Fairness Act is for business as much as consumers, says justice commissioner

The European Commission’s upcoming Digital Fairness Act will not only strengthen protections for consumers online, but also ease legal and administrative burdens for businesses, according to Justice Commissioner Michael McGrath.

11/04/2025

Business

Trump puts an end to tax exemption for low-value Chinese imports

Chinese online retailers such as Temu and Shein had been taking advantage of a little-known tax exemption, known as the de minimis provision, to sell their products at very low prices in the US.

04/04/2025

Tech News

Who are the tech winners and losers of Trump's sweeping new tariffs?

When it comes to the tech industry, semiconductor manufacturers come out largely unscathed while e-commerce giants will see major changes that could affect what price their goods are sold.

03/04/2025

Tech News

Zalando’s legal case to spark EU Commission online platform headache

So far the EU Commission hasn't published an explanation on how exactly it calculates a platform’s user numbers under the Digital Services Act.

06/03/2025

Business

China's Alibaba sees revenue surge on back of AI and e-commerce

Chinese e-commerce firm Alibaba Group Holding posted its fastest revenue growth in more than a year, beating analyst expectations as it capitalises on the artificial intelligence boom in China.

21/02/2025

Tech News

Online platforms not liable for sex ad content: EU court

In the Romanian case, a victim took legal action against an online platform after her personal data were used without her consent.

06/02/2025

Tech News

Geo-blocking restricting EU consumers’ access to online goods, report finds

The European Court of Auditors (ECA) reports progress in curbing unjustified geo-blocking but calls for harmonised enforcement of regulations and a potential extension to other sectors.

21/01/2025

Europe News

EU Commission warns Temu to fix consumer protection violations

The Commission and national consumer authorities have found that Temu engages in illegal practices like fake discounts and misleading reviews. Already under DSA investigation, Temu has one month to respond to these accusations.

08/11/2024

Tech News

EU Commission: Current consumer rules unfit for 2024 online market

The Commission’s report on EU consumer law finds that addictive designs, social media influencers, and dark patterns are posing risks for users, manipulating their choices online. It will serve as the basis for the Digital Fairness Act, which will be on the next Justice Commissioner's agenda.

04/10/2024

Europe News

Six EU countries call for tough DSA action against platforms like Shein, Temu

Germany, Austria, Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands and France call for a unified approach in enforcing EU-standards in e-commerce.

26/09/2024

The Big Question

The Big Question: What makes a successful e-commerce business?

“If you want to be a relevant, modern brand, you have to be able to sell across every surface area where consumers are spending their time,” says Shopify President.

03/06/2024

Scenes

Watch: Sailcargo Inc. making waves in the shipping industry in Costa Rica

In partnership with Media City

It's all hands on deck as Sailcargo Inc. helps move shipbuilding towards a sustainable future.

01/04/2024

Business

Temu's cash giveaway raises data protection fears

In exchange for the £50 payment, the site gets the right to use and publish people's photos, voices and biographical information among others.

29/03/2024