Singapore retailers retrain workers as social commerce reshapes jobs
One programme helping companies adapt to these changes is the Jobs-Skills Integrator (JSIT) for Retail. Launched by the…
Erectile dysfunction drug found in honey product sold on e-commerce platforms
SINGAPORE: A honey supplement was among three products found to contain substances not permitted for use in food,…
Call for Applications: Alibaba CoCreate Pitch 2026 for Product-Based
The Federal Government has unveiled an investment-driven strategy to transform Nigeria’s agricultural sector by promoting innovation, attracting private…
Online retailer iHerb selects banks for US$500 million IPO this year: sources
The health and wellness company taps JPMorgan Chase, Morgan Stanley and Citigroup for the offering Published Wed, Jul…
Oloja Platform: Free Business Solution for Nigerian Entrepre
Oloja by Payxy is helping small and growing businesses across Africa ditch manual processes and fragmented tools for…
Wave Cash App’s Magic Wand to Pay for Stuff
Have you ever wanted to wave a magic wand at something and make it yours? Well, now you…
Thrive Capital Invests $100 Million in Shopify, Betting on AI in E-Commerce
Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital has taken a stake in Shopify Inc., according to people familiar with the matter,…
Alibaba’s core profit plunges even as AI and cloud growth accelerate
Jaap Arriens | Nurphoto | Getty Images Alibaba on Wednesday said its core profitability plunged in the March…
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
Published: Feb. 11, 2026 at 4:23 p.m. ET Amazon.com’s massive artificial-intelligence spending plans aren’t sitting well with investors, as…
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…