E-commerce

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.

15 giugno 2026 Riportato dall'IA

Evidence from the Xbox website's code suggests the addition of Buy Now, Pay Later payment options through PayPal and Klarna. The feature would allow customers to split purchases over weeks or months.

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.

24 aprile 2026 Riportato dall'IA

E-commerce firm Coupang Inc. denied allegations that it lobbied U.S. government officials to pressure South Korea following a November data leak controversy. The company rejected claims of security-related lobbying as unfounded.

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.

25 marzo 2026 Riportato dall'IA

PDD Holdings, the operator of Pinduoduo and Temu, reported an 11% drop in quarterly profit to 24.5 billion yuan on Wednesday, despite higher sales, as it shifts toward greater reinvestment. Full-year net profit fell 12% to 99.3 billion yuan, while revenue rose 10% to 431.8 billion yuan.