An investigation by Which? found 150 potentially lethal infant products, including choking-hazard feeders and suffocation-risk sleep pillows, sold on major online marketplaces like Amazon, eBay, and TikTok Shop. The consumer group urges new legislation to hold platforms accountable for third-party sales.
Amazon, eBay, and Etsy face a surge in scams using AI-generated images to sell non-existent flower seeds. Scammers create convincing visuals of unique flowers like bird-shaped or rainbow roses, leading to customer dissatisfaction and potential environmental risks.
PDD Holdings, operator of Temu and Pinduoduo, is significantly increasing its presence in Xiongan New Area, a state-backed development zone, by establishing a new entity with substantial capital and launching a major hiring drive. This move occurs months after the company faced record penalties for food safety violations and accusations of obstructing regulators.
11street has launched an online store in China featuring around 350 Korean brands, primarily in beauty, food, fashion, and health. The platform will manage logistics and marketing, aiming to boost e-commerce between Korea and China. This move capitalizes on the significant share Chinese consumers hold in South Korea's cross-border e-commerce market.
Barnaby Joyce urged anti-abortion activists to 'keep the fires burning' in Sydney. Concerns are mounting over Labor's NDIS overhaul, a "franken-can" was named worst plastic packaging, and Trump reportedly argued with Netanyahu. Weight-loss drugs may cut cancer risk.
Choice investigation found unsafe and banned products like toy lighters, gel blasters, and flick knives being sold on Australian online marketplaces. The consumer group has lodged a 'super' complaint with the ACCC, urging stricter product safety laws.
Trump has threatened to impose steep tariffs on the U.K. unless it drops its 2% digital services tax on U.S. tech companies including Google, Meta and Apple. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the U.K. 'better be careful' and should drop the tax. The tax, introduced in 2020, raised £800 million in 2024-2025. The threat comes ahead of King Charles III's four-day state visit to the U.S. starting Monday.
European car buyers are showing a surge in interest for electric vehicles, driven by escalating petrol prices following the conflict in Iran. Online marketplaces across the UK, Germany, France, and Spain have reported significant increases in EV inquiries.
