It is fair to say that Double-11 / Singles’ Day was a runaway success; sales topped $116 billion from China’s two biggest e-commerce players alone.…
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Korean cosmetic firms eye expansion in China
With the Chinese government poised to revise its regulations on beauty products for the first time in 30 years, South Korean cosmetics firms are seeking to expand shipments to China.…
Thailand bans single-use plastic bags in retail
Thailand is the latest nation to ban single-use plastic bags, first introducing the regulation across select retailers including 7-Eleven, from 1st January.…
Taiwan’s China Airlines stops selling duty-free cigarettes
China Airlines (CAL) spokesman confirmed that the carrier stopped selling duty-free cigarettes on its planes.…
Is it the end of cosmetics testing on animals for China?
China moves towards ending testing of cosmetics on animals – good news for cruelty-free brands.…
Uber to suspend service in Taiwan after receiving a $10 million fine
Uber will suspend service in Taiwan after being slapped with over $10 million in fines.…
China moves to regulate e-commerce
Chinese top legislature is deliberating a draft law that will regulate and facilitate e-commerce in the country.…
China approves 16 duty free arrivals shops
China’s Ministry of Finance has approved applications to open 16 duty free arrival shops in 10 international airports and at six land border crossing points, introducing limited competition to…