South Korea has banned new downloads of the Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek due to concerns about personal data privacy. The decision was announced by the country’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), which stated the app could return to stores once ...

Yandex Market has introduced changes to make content management easier for sellers. The marketplace has removed unnecessary fields from product cards and added more detailed categories. According to a statement from the company, the update will improve search rankings, impressions, ...

Yandex has introduced a creative new service for Valentine’s Day, allowing users to craft digital valentines using code. The launch coincides with Computer Scientist Day, both celebrated on February 14. The service uses a specially designed micro-language called LoveScript, making ...

The online trade market in Russia grew by 41% in 2024, reaching 9 trillion rubles, according to a report from Vedomosti. The publication cites Artem Sokolov, President of the Association of Internet Trade Companies (AKIT), who shared the figures. According ...

China’s mobile browsing market is unique, with multiple browsers catering to different user preferences and regulatory restrictions. Websites that fail to optimize for these browsers risk slow load times, poor user experience, and lower visibility on Chinese search engines. Top ...

While Double 11 (Singles’ Day) is widely known as China’s largest online shopping event, 618 has grown into the second-biggest sales festival in the country. Originally launched by JD.com (Jingdong) in 2010 to celebrate its anniversary, 618 has evolved into ...

China has several major festivals that influence e-commerce, culture, and travel. Some are traditional celebrations, while others are modern shopping events. Each plays a role in shaping consumer behavior and business trends. E-Commerce Festivals 618 Shopping Festival (June 18) JD.com ...

Kuaishou, known as Kwai internationally, is one of China’s largest short-video and live-streaming platforms. Competing directly with Douyin (the Chinese version of TikTok), it has carved out a distinct identity by focusing on content from smaller cities and rural areas. ...

Wang Wenfeng, the founder of DeepSeek, has emerged as a unique figure in China’s artificial intelligence sector. Unlike many AI entrepreneurs focused on rapid commercialization, Wang prioritizes fundamental research. His company has inadvertently shaken up the industry, sparking a price ...

Baidu announced that its AI chatbot, Ernie Bot, will be available for free starting April 1. The company cited improved technology and reduced costs as the main reasons for the change. Free Access for All Users Ernie Bot will be ...