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Amazon has unveiled Proteus 2, an upgraded version of its fully autonomous robot equipped with natural language processing for voice-directed tasks.

June 21, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

From July 1 a customs fee of 3 euro will apply to goods worth up to 150 euro shipped from countries outside the EU. The fee aims to curb imports of low-cost products from China among other places.

Chile's National Economic Prosecutor's Office (FNE) has released its preliminary report on the e-commerce market. The study warns of potentially abusive unilateral practices by platforms against sellers and recommends minimum transparency standards. Online sales reached nearly US$10 billion in 2025, or 2.9% of nominal GDP.

April 27, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

In the latest escalation of tensions over South Korea's probe into Coupang's massive data breach, more than 80 ruling bloc lawmakers plan to send a joint letter protesting the US government's defense of the e-commerce giant, arguing it infringes on judicial sovereignty. The letter responds to recent US complaints, including demands for the safety of Coupang's chairman and a letter from over 50 Republican lawmakers.

Africa's leading online fashion retailer, Industrie Africa, will close its e-commerce operations on April 30 and transition into an advisory firm called Industrie Africa Plus. Founder Nisha Kanabar cited US tariffs, logistics challenges, and market volatility as key factors. The pivot aims to showcase African fashion through physical pop-ups and collaborations with luxury hotels and retail hubs.

March 26, 2026 በAI የተዘገበ

Negotiators from the European Parliament and EU member states agreed in Brussels on a new processing fee for every product ordered online and imported into the EU. The fee is set to apply from November 1 and cover costs for handling small packages.