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Malaysia's government says low e-commerce prices alone don't constitute unfair competition, but is developing a comprehensive e-Commerce Act to regulate cross-border platforms and protect local MSMEs.
Amazon has been sued by US consumers for allegedly misleading marketing of seafood products as sustainable and responsibly sourced. The class action claims the retailer used unsubstantiated environmental labels without proper disclosure.
PayPal, which once led digital payments innovation, is now facing an unwanted $53 billion acquisition bid from Stripe and Advent International. The company's board considers the offer undervalued as competition and strategic missteps have eroded its market position.
The EU has levied a record €550 million fine against AliExpress for inadequately addressing illegal and counterfeit products on its platform, marking the third enforcement action under the Digital Services Act.
A South Korean court has temporarily suspended the Fair Trade Commission's April decision to designate Coupang founder Kim Bom as the e-commerce group's controlling entity, citing irreparable harm to the company and granting an injunction pending resolution of the main lawsuit.
Hong Kong-listed J&T Express achieved record daily parcel volumes exceeding 100 million in Q2, powered by Southeast Asian growth that reached 2.76 billion parcels. The logistics giant is expanding infrastructure across the region.
Amazon has committed to taking action against M&M Logistics Solutions, a delivery partner in India's Uttarakhand state, following a June fire that killed two workers. The company is conducting an internal investigation while police probe the incident.
Malaysia's domestic trade ministry has unveiled a consumer protection initiative targeting the escalating online fraud crisis, which has cost Malaysians over RM4.54 billion since 2024. The campaign partners with Shopee and police.
Malaysia's government is developing comprehensive legislation to regulate e-commerce platforms, aiming to level the playing field for local businesses and curtail counterfeit goods while addressing regulatory gaps affecting MSMEs.