eBay sponsors a Small Business Administration Town Hall in Washington, DC

As part of Small Business Week, eBay had the pleasure of sponsoring a Small Business Administration (SBA) Town Hall entitled, “Small Business: Driving America’s Economy, at Washington’s Mandarin Oriental hotel. Read More
Head of eBay Government Relations China Shares a Typical Day in Shanghai

In China, and in many Asian markets, eBay is growing rapidly. As part of its efforts in Asia, eBay strives to retain a healthy relationship with governments there. Tang Lei, Head of Government Relations for China and SEA, spearheads this effort. Check out a typical day for Lei! Read more.
eBay Sends Letter Supporting Genachowski with Open Internet Coalition

eBay and the Open Internet Coalition sent a letter to FCC Chairman, Julius Genachowski supporting the development of a plan to bring broadband to all Americans. Read the full letter.
Senate Committee discusses small business and entrepreneurship

eBay user Chris Chapman, a flourishing online retailer, recently participated in a Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship roundtable where he shared how an Internet business model has been a key to his success. Read more
Privacy Commissioner launches the Privacy Assessment Guide

On Thursday 6th May 2010 the Office of the Privacy Commissioner launched the Privacy Impact Assessment Guide (PIA) in conjunction with Privacy Awareness Week in Australia.
Sentator Lundy visits eBay

On Tuesday 21st April Senator Kate Lundy visited the Sydney eBay office, highlighting her ambition for ICT innovation and digital growth coming into the 2010 Federal Election.
eBay welcomes the new European Commission

eBay welcomes the new college of European Commissioners who officially took office on 11 February 2010
eBay Essay Contest Winners: Jim and Kelli Shaw

Last fall, eBay Main Street conducted an essay competition asking contestants: how a law or other government regulation has impacted their eBay business - or how enactment of a proposed law could impact their business in the future. The prize? A free trip for four to Washington, D.C., including a private tour of the U.S. Capitol building. We received a lot of great entries, but Jim and Kelli Shaw's essay stood out.
Interview with Steven Liew, senior director and legal counsel for eBay Asia Pacific

eBay buyers and sellers are driving Internet commerce across the globe, including Southeast Asia. Steven Liew, senior director and legal counsel for eBay Asia Pacific Government Relations, recently sat down with Thailand’s Make Money magazine to talk about the state of e-commerce during challenging economic times. Read the full interview
The European Commission's new rules favor the eBay community

This week, The European Commission adopted new rules governing selective distribution, including protections against unnecessary online sales restrictions. The latest ruling recognizes the importance of online sales channels and e-commerce.