Major management moves including delayed M&As and holding structure transition will likely gain traction at Korea’s fifth-largest conglomerate Lotte Group as leadership uncertainties were lifted …
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A law to regulate China’s e-commerce industry
A law to regulate China’s e-commerce industry went into force on 1st January, with the aim of protecting consumers and intellectual property rights.…
Hong Kong’s massive plan to reclaim land around Lantau Island
Government also faces concerns over safety of planned metropolis amid worsening weather brought by climate change.…
Alfred Dunhill wins China trademark battle
British heritage brand Alfred Dunhill announced it was successful in its lawsuit against a Chinese brand trading with a similar name and offering rival products in China.…
Eleven countries just signed the revived Trans Pacific Partnership
Eleven countries just signed the revived Trans Pacific Partnership, a huge free trade deal that once stood to cut import tariffs in 40% of the world economy. …
Japan’s proposed departure tax draws mixed views
Japan’s planned introduction of a “departure tax” on international travelers has received a mixed response, with many questions yet to be answered about how the revenues will be spent.…
China moves to regulate e-commerce
Chinese top legislature is deliberating a draft law that will regulate and facilitate e-commerce in the country.…
24/7 law in India may boost retail jobs by 50 percent
A new law in India that allows shops to remain open 24/7 could lead to a 10 per cent growth in jobs across the retail, IT and services sector.…