Regulatory: Pakistan tightens taxation on foreign platforms Asia On July 1, the Pakistani government imposed new taxes on foreign platforms operating online without a physical presence in the country.…
In Saudi Arabia, Chinese platforms JD.com and Meituan are battling in the delivery market Africa, Middle East After 5 months of wrangling in China, JD.com and Meituan are battling for the Middle East food delivery market. On June 18, JD.com (2024 revenue: $158.8 billion,…
Philippines: Faced with an increase in marketplace disputes, the government is tightening the screws Asia With e-commerce (including services) having grown by 14% in 2024 in the Philippines, coupled with a 25% increase in complaints, the government wants to strengthen oversight between marketplaces and 3P sellers.
