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Articles with tag "e-commerce"

Chinese Entrepreneurs Launched 1 in 5 Online Companies in Russia in 2025

Of the 4,084 registered companies with a Chinese CEO or founder, 2,077 were in the e-commerce segment. 

Putin Signals Support for Online Marketplaces in Dispute With Banks – The Bell

The Bell suggested that Putin’s apparent affinity for online marketplaces may be influenced by his close ally Yury Kovalchuk, who is reportedly connected...
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How Customer Discounts Ignited a Battle Between Russia’s Banks and E-Commerce Giants

Russia’s top e-commerce platforms offer discounts to customers who use the platforms’ in-house banks. Traditional lenders are now crying foul.
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Ozon Denies Central Bank’s Claim That Marketplace Discounts Distort Competition

Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina reportedly proposed banning online marketplaces from offering discounts to customers who pay for goods using their...
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Wildberries Targets First African Market With Ethiopian Expansion

The cooperation agreement with Ethiopia’s largest state-owned investment firm signals the Russian e-commerce giant’s push into Africa.
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Russian Demand for Online Mysticism Courses Jumps 20-Fold

Analysts say Russians’ growing interest in mysticism is related to the stress and uncertainty caused by the war.
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Staff at Russian E-Commerce Giant Wildberries Begin Protest

Employees of Russian e-commerce giant Wildberries launched a nationwide industrial action to protest against a new payment system.
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