Sales grew 13% in the third quarter, compared with the same quarter last year, according to comScore.
The search giant will index public comments made on Web sites that use Facebook, Disqus and other add-ons.
A lack of profitability has forced local media group Naspers to shut its Kenyan and Nigerian e-commerce Web sites.
Analysts and e-tailers predict continued online shopping growth this festive season.
Despite the buzz about e-books in the rest of the world, Japan has failed to develop the sector.
The company hopes the programme will promote the adoption of Google Commerce Search by online retailers.
The company says by not having a physical presence, it does not have to collect and remit taxes.
The e-business reinforces its online presence with the introduction of a third portal.
eBay now boasts three million customers and 23 000 sellers in 3 878 Indian cities.
The company and the state of California will work towards a national standard on taxing online sales.
Lottery players can top up their wallets with their PIN-based debit, credit and cheque cards.
The South African company integrated into Co.Za's Extensible Provisioning Protocol system.
Electronic and mobile payments are increasingly becoming the preferred method of payment globally, a report says.