E-commerce tycoon Huang tops China’s rich list
Beijing (AFP) - E-commerce tycoon Colin Huang has become China's richest man, an index showed Friday, capping an ascent for ...
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EU questions Shein, Temu over consumer protection
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - The EU on Friday demanded wildly popular shopping platforms Shein and Temu explain what action they ...
Chinese shopping app Temu faces stricter EU safety rules
Brussels (Belgium) (AFP) - Chinese shopping app Temu will have to comply with stringent new safety rules after Brussels on ...
Walmart profits rise on strong sales from wealthier shoppers
New York (AFP) - Walmart reported higher profits Thursday behind solid gains at US stores as the retail giant pointed ...
China tech giant Alibaba posts modest yearly revenue growth
Beijing (AFP) - Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba announced Tuesday a modest increase in annual revenue, as the firm pursues a ...
Chinese sellers go to TikTok school to reach buyers abroad
Guangzhou (AFP) - Donning hijabs and floor-length abaya gowns over shorts and tank tops, Chinese students at an e-commerce school perform ...
The Rise of the Digital Economy
The world is rapidly changing, and the economy is evolving along with it. One of the most significant shifts is ...
S. Korea probes Temu over alleged false ads, unfair practices: Yonhap
Seoul (AFP) - South Korean regulators are investigating the hugely popular Chinese shopping app Temu on suspicion of false advertising ...
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