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Global brand president Jesper Rasmussen says localization, not mass appeal, is key to The Ordinary’s growth in China.

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The French luxury house posted steady growth, but could face headwinds as foot traffic dips and supply chain claims go viral.

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Growth stalls for Hermes in China while supply chain rumors spread

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One-stop services help merchants sidestep duties, including by undervaluing goods.

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China&#8217;s formidable logistics sector challenges Trump tariff enforcers

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New COO Zheng Shuohuai takes on the challenge of aligning Sam’s Club’s e-commerce and offline operations as Walmart China sharpens its omnichannel strategy.

Sam’s Club names new COO in Walmart China’s latest executive reshuffle | KrASIA

Sam’s Club names new COO in Walmart China’s latest executive reshuffle

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Ant Group, a fintech powerhouse, offers digital payments, wealth management tools, and micro loans, enabling borderless, mobile-first financial services.

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Deals in brief: Carsome fuels expansion with new financing, Bangladesh’s Pathao and iFarmer snag funding, five China deals, and more

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An analysis reveals the limited impact of US tech curbs on consumer products.

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China&#8217;s chip capabilities just three years behind TSMC, teardown shows

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Deals in brief: Happy5 acquires SugarOKR, EDBI backs Arta Finance, Xendit’s XenCapital secures credit facility from Helicap, and more

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Xiaohongshu expands group buying services across 49 cities, giving food and beverage merchants a break on fees.

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Low commission, no deposit: Xiaohongshu dives into F&#038;B group buying

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Deals in brief: Humble secures pre-Series A funding, Renewable Metals closes seed extension round, Maybank invests in Funding Societies, and more | KrASIA

Deals in brief: Humble secures pre-Series A funding, Renewable Metals closes seed extension round, Maybank invests in Funding Societies, and more

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Mercedes-Benz’s latest RMB 14 billion investment could reshape its supply chain and boost its China presence.

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Mercedes-Benz bets big on China with RMB 14 billion push

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As Huawei debuts its Mate XT with a bold trifold design, Apple doubles down on AI with the iPhone 16.

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Mate XT or iPhone 16: Huawei’s hardware gamble faces Apple’s AI evolution

Deals in brief: Trive Ventures launches new fund, Zus Coffee bags MYR 250 million, East Ventures and Temasek Foundation wrap up CIIC 2024, and more | KrASIA

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Sam’s Club names new COO in Walmart China’s latest executive reshuffle

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Deals in brief: Happy5 acquires SugarOKR, EDBI backs Arta Finance, Xendit’s XenCapital secures credit facility from Helicap, and more

Low commission, no deposit: Xiaohongshu dives into F&B group buying

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