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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Bihar Board Inter Results Released, 85.19% of Students Pass

The Bihar Board has officially declared the 12th-grade examination results, with an overall pass rate of 85.19%, and girls outperforming boys in all three streams: Arts, Commerce, and Science.

Mar 23 • 08:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Study: Every tenth euro spent in online shopping ends up in China

A recent study revealed that 10% of every euro spent in Finnish online shopping goes to China, as domestic e-commerce grows at a faster pace than foreign alternatives.

Mar 23 • 07:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Package from Italy for 100 crowns. InPost wants to connect European e-shops

InPost, a significant player in parcel delivery, aims to link European e-commerce shops by offering affordable shipping options from Italy.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire in garage destroys two cars and affects commerce in Cuiabá (MT)

A fire in Cuiabá, Brazil, destroyed two vehicles and damaged a food product store, but no injuries were reported.

Mar 22 • 18:13 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Commerce Commentary: Egg Availability and Prices Remain Stable

Consumers can breathe easier this Easter season as egg availability and prices are stabilizing despite market challenges.

Mar 22 • 13:20 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuador and South Korea agreed to start negotiations for reducing tariff elimination schedules

Ecuador and South Korea have agreed to negotiate a reduction in tariff elimination schedules and begin the process for a Bilateral Investment Treaty, according to Ecuador's Minister of Production, Commerce, and Investments, Luis Alberto Jaramillo.

Mar 21 • 19:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Systembolaget wants to extend delivery times for home delivery

Systembolaget aims to extend the hours for alcohol home delivery to better accommodate increasing e-commerce demand, a proposal supported by the responsible minister.

Mar 21 • 17:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PRICE COMPARISON REVEALS ⟩ Peat and soil prices differ remarkably across stores

A study examining the prices of peat and soil in four major construction store e-commerce platforms shows significant price differences as the spring gardening season approaches.

Mar 21 • 14:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Bargain on Amazon: a high-end hair dryer at unbeatable price for a limited time

A high-end hair dryer is currently available on Amazon at a substantial discount, making it a great deal for consumers looking for effective hair drying solutions.

Mar 21 • 05:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

$130,000 in used cell phones, clothing, and shoes were seized in popular commerce centers by the SRI

The SRI in Ecuador has seized $130,000 worth of used cell phones, clothing, and shoes in efforts to combat illegal trading and tax evasion.

Mar 20 • 21:40 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Empty Stores: The Triple Threat (and the New Winners) of Retail Commerce

Retail commerce in Argentina is facing significant challenges due to declining consumption, the rise of e-commerce, and increasing rents, leading to more vacant stores and shifting market dynamics.

Mar 20 • 13:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Couriers and e-commerce are spending billions on robotics

Zalando is implementing up to 50 robots from the Polish company Nomagic to automate the processing of shoe boxes in its logistics chain.

Mar 20 • 11:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Inheritance Tax Fake News’ Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Dismisses Two Executives... Executive Vice Chairman Also Resigns

The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has dismissed two executives and its Executive Vice Chairman in response to the 'inheritance tax fake news' controversy.

Mar 20 • 08:28 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

More than half of all shipments were received by residents in parcel lockers last year

More than half of all postal shipments in Latvia were received by residents using parcel lockers in 2025, reflecting a significant trend towards e-commerce.

Mar 20 • 07:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Warehouses will not share the fate of offices, from where tenants are moving to cheaper countries

An interview explores Poland's competitive position in the Central European warehouse market and future trends affecting it.

Mar 20 • 03:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

THE COMING OF TARTU ⟩ Plans for the use of the Pärnu-Peipsi waterways and the Emajõgi during the Swedish era

The article discusses the historical importance of waterways connecting Tartu to the Baltic Sea for commerce, which diminished by the 17th century but was attempted to be revitalized.

Mar 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Daniel Noboa orders the return of soldiers to the fairgrounds of the Quevedo Chamber of Commerce

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has ordered the return of military personnel to the Quevedo Chamber of Commerce fairgrounds following their previous eviction.

Mar 19 • 22:35 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

President Noboa rejects eviction of military from facilities of the Quevedo Chamber of Commerce

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa has rebuffed the eviction of military forces from strategic points in Los Ríos, specifically the Quevedo Fairgrounds, asserting the need to support the armed forces.

Mar 19 • 18:41 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Court rejects French attempt to temporarily close Shein

A French appeals court has denied the government's request to suspend the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein following concerns over the sale of unauthorized products.

Mar 19 • 13:08 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Paris appeals court rejects French government bid to suspend Shein

A Paris appeals court has denied the French government's attempt to suspend the Chinese e-commerce platform Shein over controversial listings including child-like sex dolls and banned weapons.

Mar 19 • 10:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

France cannot block Chinese e-commerce company

French authorities are denied the ability to prohibit the Chinese online retailer Shein from operating in the country.

Mar 19 • 09:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Indestructible Dating Site, Fake Cash on Delivery. How Internet Scammers are Taking Money from People

The article discusses how internet scammers exploit people through unremovable dating site subscriptions and fraudulent cash-on-delivery scams.

Mar 19 • 08:21 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Are you waiting for a package from China?

The article discusses the implications of waiting for packages from China amid delivery delays.

Mar 19 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

5 full-face motorcycle helmets under €80 that are bestsellers

This article from El País reviews five bestselling full-face motorcycle helmets available for under €80, highlighting their quality and safety certifications.

Mar 19 • 05:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland falls out of the EU's top ten in the number of female members on stock company boards

Finland ranks 11th among EU and EEA countries for the number of women on the boards of major stock companies, according to a survey by the Central Chamber of Commerce.

Mar 19 • 05:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

C’River engages traders and others to shape new trade policy

Cross River State's Ministry of Commerce conducted a stakeholders engagement to develop a trade policy reflecting the needs of various community members.

Mar 19 • 00:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mercado Libre announced a US$115 million investment in a new storage center

Mercado Libre has announced a significant $115 million investment to build a new storage center in Escobar, Argentina, aimed at enhancing its capacity to handle e-commerce demands.

Mar 18 • 19:52 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

See what opens and closes on the holiday of São José de Macapá this Thursday (19)

The article provides information about the holiday in honor of São José in Macapá and how it affects local services and commerce.

Mar 18 • 19:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A month after the fire, businesses near Multicomercio seek to recover: 'People can now enter even if it's just walking'

Businesses near the Multicomercio complex in Ecuador are beginning to reopen over a month after a devastating fire, although vehicular access remains blocked.

Mar 18 • 18:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

What to do with them? A document maps the life of antiquarian bookstores in the era of e-shops

The article discusses the challenges faced by antiquarian bookstores in the digital age dominated by e-commerce.

Mar 18 • 16:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Imported perfumes and weight loss medicine: understand why a young man who flaunted a luxury life was arrested in Divinópolis

A 20-year-old man was arrested in Divinópolis for smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal commerce after showcasing a lavish lifestyle on social media.

Mar 18 • 16:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We are no longer closed to the idea of selling online": increasingly pressured, Primark ready for its revolution

Primark's shift towards potentially embracing online sales signifies a response to intense competition from both Chinese platforms and traditional retailers, marking a significant change in its business strategy.

Mar 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Report: The grocery industry had sales of 280 billion kroner last year - up 5.4 percent

The grocery industry in Norway reported sales of 280 billion kroner for the past year, marking a 5.4 percent increase compared to the previous year.

Mar 18 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young man who flaunted luxury life on social media is arrested for smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal trade in Divinópolis

A 20-year-old man known for displaying a luxurious lifestyle on social media has been arrested in Divinópolis on charges of smuggling, drug trafficking, and illegal commerce.

Mar 18 • 07:01 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pedestrian passage enabled around Multicomercio after fire; vehicle traffic remains restricted

Pedestrian walkways near the Multicomercio in Ecuador have been reopened following a fire, while vehicle access remains restricted as safety checks continue.

Mar 18 • 01:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

International e-commerce democratizes access and consumer choice

The article discusses the need for consumer-centric discussions on access to international products via e-commerce platforms, while challenging misleading interpretations of public sentiment regarding tax equality between local and global retailers in Brazil.

Mar 18 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MG GDP grows 1.4% in 2025 and reaches R$ 1.1 trillion

The GDP of Minas Gerais grew by 1.4% in 2025, achieving R$ 1.157 trillion, driven by positive performances in agriculture, extractive industries, transformation industries, and commerce, despite declines in energy and construction sectors.

Mar 18 • 00:04 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Map Released Showing Publicly Announced Land Prices for All Locations - 'Land Competition' for Logistics and Factories

Japan's public land prices have seen their highest increase since the collapse of the bubble economy in 2026, significantly heightened by the demand for logistics facilities.

Mar 17 • 21:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Convenience at the Cost of Data. AI Assistants Take Over Online Trading

AI assistants are transforming the e-commerce landscape by enhancing customer experiences and reimagining data access and client relationships.

Mar 17 • 19:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Procon and Social Assistance Guide Commerce Against Violence Towards Women

The city of Poços de Caldas, through Procon and the Social Assistance Secretariat, is promoting a campaign to educate local commerce on preventing violence against women.

Mar 17 • 18:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Small package tax: Italy reverses course

Italy has suspended its 2-euro tax on small packages until June 30, 2024, amidst technical issues and concerns about the effectiveness of the policy.

Mar 17 • 18:39 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Bordeaux: 'Fast food is invading us and bringing drug dealing and insecurity,' warns a Bordeaux resident

A Bordeaux resident expresses concern over the increasing presence of fast food outlets in the city, linking them to the decline of traditional shops and rising insecurity.

Mar 17 • 18:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lithuanian leader praises the role of trade chambers in developing Berlin and Vilnius relations

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda praised the German-Baltic chambers of commerce for their role in enhancing cooperation between Berlin and Vilnius during their 30th-anniversary celebrations.

Mar 17 • 18:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government to initiate new round of import tariff cuts after requests from companies, says MDIC secretary

Brazil's government will implement a new reduction in import tariffs to zero for a limited time following requests from companies, as confirmed by the secretary of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services.

Mar 17 • 17:48 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

TikTok already has more than 33 million users in Argentina and its director explains how 'viral' consumption works

TikTok has rapidly gained over 33 million users in Argentina, influencing consumer behavior through community-driven trends.

Mar 17 • 10:44 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Côte d'Ivoire: the regulator of the cashew sector extends measures to secure the sector

The Ivorian regulator extends measures to prioritize local companies in purchasing cashew nuts to strengthen the sector.

Mar 17 • 09:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Easter opening hours in stores from April 2

Starting April 2, 2026, Thessaloniki shops will adopt special Easter operating hours as announced by the Thessaloniki Commerce Association.

Mar 17 • 08:51 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The PTAC has restricted access to the online store "iizii.eu"

The Consumer Rights Protection Centre (PTAC) of Latvia has limited access to the online store "iizii.eu", operated by Estonian company "VSBusiness", due to multiple consumer complaints about unfair commercial practices.

Mar 17 • 08:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From information search to artificial intelligence: what Lithuanians did online in 2025?

In 2025, 79% of Lithuanians used the internet to read news and gather information, exceeding the EU average of 66%.

Mar 17 • 08:35 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Strong demand for this item in the market... How to start a business and earn big profits

The demand for cardboard boxes in India has surged significantly due to the rise of online shopping, making it a lucrative business opportunity.

Mar 17 • 07:54 UTC

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