JD.com and Five Star’s cooperation goes back to 2017 when the pair began connecting their offline retail network and e-commerce platform. NewsJD.com spends USD 190 million for 46% stake in home appliance retailer Five Star1 min read
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It’s no surprise for the global e-commerce giant has been struggling to compete with local companies. NewsAmazon confirms plan to shut down Chinese online marketplace service1 min read
The company is closing three out of seven stores in China. NewsMeituan scales down fresh produce business Ella Supermarket2 mins read
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The city-state is already a popular tourist destination, but its tourism board wants even faster growth. NewsSingapore Tourism Board partners Alibaba Group and Traveloka to shore up visitor numbers1 min read
A new lawsuit emerges after Apple’s settlement with Qualcomm. NewsApple hit by class action lawsuit for weak iPhone sales in China1 min read
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