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National Assembly mulls perjury complaint against Coupang exec over disputed NIS claims in data leak hearing
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South Korea's National Assembly will decide Wednesday on a perjury complaint against Coupang interim CEO Harold Rogers, following his testimony in an ongoing parliamentary probe into the e-commerce firm's data breach affecting 33 million customers. Rogers alleged National Intelligence Service (NIS) direction in an internal probe and contact with the leaker, claims the NIS denied as 'groundless.'
Foreign companies including Ikea, Continental, and Aldi Nord are partnering with local platforms to launch instant delivery services in China, targeting a US$143.9 billion instant retail market. These offerings provide faster and more comprehensive delivery than abroad, fueled by China's leading digital infrastructure.
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eBay has updated its User Agreement to prohibit third-party AI agents and chatbots from making purchases on its platform without permission. The policy, effective February 20, 2026, addresses the growing trend of 'agentic commerce' tools that automate shopping. This move allows eBay to pursue legal action against violators while leaving room for its own AI developments.
Amazon Germany's CEO Rocco Bräuniger called Germans "control freaks" for checking delivery statuses more often than other Europeans. In an interview with Süddeutsche Zeitung, he shared insights on likely Christmas gifts and rejected claims that Amazon harms city centers.
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The South Korean government announced on December 18 that it will form an interagency task force to handle the recent large-scale data breach at e-commerce giant Coupang. The task force will share information from police and government investigations and discuss ways to strengthen the company's accountability. Coupang confirmed last month that personal information from 33.7 million customer accounts was compromised.
During recent online sales, flagship smartphones from Apple, Samsung, and Google are available at significant discounts. The iPhone 16 is now priced under Rs 63,000 on Flipkart, while the Galaxy S25 Ultra sees a Rs 24,000 drop. The Google Pixel 10 is offered at Rs 68,450 on Amazon with additional bank offers.
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Egypt has faced economic challenges over the past two years, shifting consumer focus to essentials. Omar Elsahy, General Manager of Amazon Egypt, announced an expansion of storage capacity beyond 100,000 cubic meters to meet rising demand for high-quality local products.
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