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Amazon India Joins Platform Fee Bandwagon, Faces Customer Backlash
In line with other e-commerce players, Amazon India introduced a Rs 5 marketplace fee for all orders. “The marketplace fee, a common industry practice, supports Amazon’s commitment to offer millions of products from diverse sellers with reliable...

Small businesses struggle under Trump’s tariff whiplash: ‘I’m so angry that my own government has done this to me’
By Lisa Eadicicco, CNN New York (CNN) — For some small businesses, the last week brought even more twists and turns to the past two months of President Donald Trump’s chaotic tariffs. The situation was already confusing, with stops and starts of...

China's logistics sector remains strong, powering the economy's stable growth in the second quarter: analysts
Staff members sort packages at a logistic center of Zaozhuang branch of China Post in Zaozhuang City, east China's Shandong Province, Nov. 11, 2024. Manufacturers, e-commerce platforms and logistics companies across the country are busy coping...
Global Apex & International Grandeur Awards 2025 by Kiteskraft Productions LLP with GCCR
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 6: Global Apex Awards & International Grandeur Awards 2025 held at the Hotel Hyatt Centric, Janakpuri, New Delhi on 3rd May, 2025. The award was organized by Kiteskraft Productions LLP in Association with GCCR (Global...

Business News | Global Apex & International Grandeur Awards 2025 by Kiteskraft Productions LLP with GCCR
VMPL New Delhi [India], June 6: Global Apex Awards & International Grandeur Awards 2025 held at the Hotel Hyatt Centric, Janakpuri, New Delhi on 3rd May, 2025. The award was organized by Kiteskraft Productions LLP in Association with GCCR (Global...

China’s Temu and Shein want to crack Europe, but the US is too big to quit
Huang Lun was one of the original architects of his Guangzhou-based company’s push into the US market, helping it to sell underwear and yoga pants via the online commerce platforms Amazon, Temu and Shein. The American market now makes up 70% of...

US small business owners struggle to diversify from China manufacturing
NEW YORK -- Small and midsize U.S. businesses are finding it increasingly difficult to relocate production away from China, despite the heavy tariffs imposed on imported Chinese goods by Washington with the intent of shifting manufacturing back to...

The U.S. Court of International Trade Struck Down President Trump’s IEEPA Tariffs – What Happens Now?
Key Takeaways: After coming into office, President Donald Trump has invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) to impose a series of tariffs on imports from worldwide trading partners. The President’s numerous executive...

Pimpri Chinchwad: Petition Filed Against PCMC Over Notices to Unauthorised Places of Worship
The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has come under legal scrutiny after issuing demolition notices to 31 unauthorised places of worship in the Chikhali and Kudulwadi areas. The civic body had granted a 15-day window for the removal...

India Stands Out as Global Fintech Bright Spot as Credit Demand Surges: Report
India has emerged as one of the most dynamic fintech markets globally, driven by a potent combination of digital public infrastructure (UPI, Aadhaar, Account Aggregator), a mobile-first population, and regulatory clarity, a report showed on...

IEEPA Tariffs at a Crossroads: Courts Intervene, What Comes Next?
Last week, two different district courts found that President Donald Trump did not have the authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (“IEEPA”) to impose sweeping tariffs. On May 28, 2025, the United States Court of...

asia South Korea presidential hopefuls make final pitch to voters ahead of election
SEOUL - South Korea's leading presidential hopefuls were crisscrossing the country on the final day of campaigning on Monday (June 2) before converging on Seoul, vowing to revive an ailing economy and put months of turmoil over a failed martial...

SME lender Tide eyes $1bn valuation in Apis funding talks
2 June 2025, 07:01 | Updated: 2 June 2025, 11:03 Tide, the business banking services platform, is in advanced talks to raise new funding in a deal expected to make it Britain's latest technology unicorn. Sky News has learnt that Tide has been...
India Emerges as Global Fintech Bright Spot Amid Soaring Credit Demand
Fintech lending in India grew 35% in 2024 driven by high credit demand and strong digital infrastructure. India is a top fintech investment destination, powered by UPI, Aadhaar, and a growing middle class. Fintechs must balance innovation with...

The 25Th CIFIT Is Set To Kick Off In Xiamen In September 2025
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) Guangzhou promotion symposium event d raws broad international participation GUANGZHOU, China, June 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), the world's largest...

Kian Kok Middle School’s Chinese Orchestra enthralls audience with ‘Traces’ concert
Chin Sin Ni conducted the orchestra performance. KOTA KINABALU (June 3): The Chinese orchestra of Kian Kok Middle School recently held a concert at the school hall, drawing an enthusiastic audience of parents, primary school students and Chinese...

India Stands Out As Global Fintech Bright Spot As Credit Demand Surges
(MENAFN- IANS) New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) India has emerged as one of the most dynamic fintech markets globally, driven by a potent combination of digital public infrastructure (UPI, Aadhaar, Account Aggregator), a mobile-first population, and...

nicheBrains and INSEAD Forge Strategic Alliance to Unlock World-Class Business Education for SME Leaders and Expert Freelancers
VMPL Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 3: In a significant step toward nurturing India's expanding ecosystem of SME leaders and freelance professionals, nicheBrains has entered into a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with INSEAD, one...

Liberia: Weight Gain Inspires An Innovation
Monrovia – For many women, gaining weight, especially after childbirth, can be a challenging and emotional experience, as their bodies undergo rapid changes. Moreover, it can take a toll on their health and self-confidence. Sandra Perkins-Lighe...

FULL SPEECH: The 2025 State of the Nation Address
President Museveni and First Lady Janet Museveni arrive for the SONA Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In fulfillment of the constitutional requirement, under Article 101 (1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, President Yoweri...