Shopify is preparing for AI shopping agents to change everything, exec says
Shopify is preparing for the transformation of a lifetime, according to its president, Harley Finkelstein. Speaking at this…
Why Amazon’s AI spending triggered the stock’s worst slide in over a year
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South Africa’s start-up problem isn’t funding — it’s access
Entrepreneurship, according to economist Israel Kirzner, is a “tendency for profit opportunities to be discovered and grasped by…
China targets wealthy influencers with audits, fines as fiscal pressures rise
China has ramped up audits involving online influencers and high-wage earners, as part of broader efforts to expand…
China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars, domestic demand
China’s consumer prices stayed unchanged from the previous year in 2025 while factory-gate prices fell by 2.6 per…
An AI agent could soon compare deals, book flights and pay the bills
Major payment and tech companies are racing to build the infrastructure for what they see as the next…
Amazon’s AI chatbot Rufus drove sales on Black Friday
Amazon’s AI chatbot, Rufus, saw a surge of adoption on Black Friday, according to new data published over…
KRA launches new App to revolutionise cross-border trade
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Health Ministry issues RM120mil in fines over unregistered medicines
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China’s fiscal pivot: tax reform in 5-year plan to protect budgets without crushing firms
As Beijing vows a stronger fiscal role to buttress an economy facing mounting risks, policymakers face a core…
How to begin your e-commerce store in Oman?
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Shopify says AI traffic is up 7x since January, AI-driven orders are up 11x
E-commerce software provider Shopify is bullish on AI-powered shopping agents, citing AI as an “incredible tool” to enable…