Pakistan’s e-commerce sector hits $7.7bn in 2024, SMEs face challenges in tapping global market: report

Despite a 17% annual growth forecast, SMEs struggle with payment barriers, unreliable internet, and consumer trust issues 

Amazon, Flipkart warehouses raided as Indian regulators tighten oversight

This follows similar inspections in Tamil Nadu earlier this month, where the agency found uncertified goods being stored and sold

Alibaba to resume hiring after 12 quarters of workforce cuts

Alibaba Group Chairman Joe Tsai says the bottom has been reached, and hiring is set to be rebooted

Amazon, Flipkart caught selling non-certified products in India

Authorities seize 3,376 non-compliant products from Amazon and Flipkart warehouses

Chinese firm to set up Sino-Pak Agricultural Industrial Park, launch e-commerce platform in Urdu

Feiduoduo to strengthen agricultural trade, facilitate Pakistani farmers with digital solutions

Zarea Limited announces expansion into local coal supply chain

Expansion expected to significantly boost revenue growth, diversify income streams, and unlock new opportunities; company’s stock rises by 4.33%  

Biden tightens rules on Chinese imports before leaving office

The move targets companies like Shein and Temu, which ship millions of low-value packages to U.S. customers daily

China’s Instagram-like Xiaohongshu expands e-commerce with over 300 million users

With over 300 million users and a valuation of $17 billion after its July funding round, the platform combines social media with curated shopping experiences

Amazon to launch quick commerce trials in India, targets 15-minute deliveries

Amazon follows Walmart-backed Flipkart, which piloted its quick commerce service earlier this year in select cities, offering 10-minute grocery deliveries

Walmart, Amazon holiday spending rise as Target, Best Buy stumble, data shows

Black Friday sees $10.8 billion in online sales, while Cyber Monday reaches $13.3 billion

Vietnam blocks Temu over failure to meet e-commerce registration rules

Vietnam's parliament approves tax law changes requiring foreign e-commerce platforms to pay VAT and ending tax exemptions on low-cost imports

Blue-ex considers acquisition of domestic e-commerce company 

Company board to discuss potential purchase in upcoming meeting

Eighty nations strike deal over e-commerce, but lack US backing

Historic agreement covers e-documentation, e-signatures, online fraud protection, and digital customs processes

Blue-Ex signs strategic partnership MoU with China’s Shenzhen Cross Border E-commerce Association

Partnership aims to enhance e-commerce trade and logistics between Pakistan and China, offering services for sellers in both countries

9th National eCommerce Council meeting held to formulate revised policy

Meeting brings together key stakeholders from public and private sectors