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The JD.com logo is seen on a helmet of a delivery man in Beijing, June 16, 2014. Photo: Reuters

Alibaba, JD.com battle it out in Hong Kong as mainland China market matures

Both firms have increased investments in the city, waiving delivery fees for some orders and boosting services such as local product returns.

Both firms have increased investments in the city, waiving delivery fees for some orders and boosting services such as local product returns

Hong Kong’s retail sales decline for sixth straight month, falling 10% in August

Chinese merchants still have opportunities to grow overseas sales, PayPal says

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Alibaba’s Sun Art suspends trading, sparking divestment speculation

Alibaba took control of Sun Art Retail Group four years ago to pursue a ‘new retail’ strategy.

An Auchan hypermarket store in Beijing, run by Sun Art Retail Group. Photo: Reuters

China-Mongolia e-commerce, tourism creates buzz in tiny Gobi Desert town

Chinese border city of Erenhot has become the hotbed for e-commerce orders and tourism with Mongolia, helped out by a 24-hour freight border crossing.

EU mulls curbs on China’s surging fast fashion online retailers

European Commission considers punitive actions to curb explosive market growth of Chinese merchants deemed ‘direct threat’ to European producers.

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Alibaba looks on course for a turnaround amid investor frenzy for Chinese stocks

The renewed positive market sentiment for Alibaba reflects its resilience after struggling in recent years.

Alibaba is among a number of Chinese tech stocks that received a boost this week, following Beijing’s surprise market-support measures. Photo: Shutterstock

China fines influencer agency US$9.8 million for fake mooncakes

Controversies erupted after influencer Crazy Little Brother Yang falsely promoted mooncakes he sold as shipped from Hong Kong.

Shein’s job cuts in Singapore underscore challenges facing fast-fashion giant

The job cuts by Shein in Singapore reflect how the Chinese-founded fast fashion company is grappling with a series of challenges.

PayPal expands in China as it courts cross-border merchants

The financial tech firm launched PayPal Complete Payments on Thursday, allowing merchants to accept foreign credit cards and mobile wallets.

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PayPal is looking to expand in China with a new service catering to cross-border sellers. Photo: Getty Images

Alibaba waives delivery fees for Hong Kong’s Taobao users in US$142 million plan

Delivery charges on the city’s Taobao users will be waived for certain orders that cost more than US$14 during this fourth quarter.

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Alibaba Group Holding’s latest promotion for Taobao users in Hong Kong reflects the company’s efforts to boost services outside its home market. Photo: Shutterstock

Italy opens greenwashing probe into Shein website

Italy’s antitrust agency has launched a probe into a company that operates Shein’s website over possibly misleading environmental claims.

Alibaba prepares US$5.7 billion war chest for Singles’ Day merchants

Taobao and Tmall plan to give out 30 billion yuan in consumer vouchers and use 10 billion yuan worth of resources to boost traffic amid e-commerce competition.

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Shein makes rare job cuts in Singapore as London IPO remains in limbo

The fast-fashion retailer is laying off more than 20 people in a restructuring of its IT R&D centre.

Shein has faced scrutiny over its China origins as it seeks an IPO in the UK. Photo: Reuters

Courier J&T chases shoppers pining for made-in-China goods

After expanding from Southeast Asia to China, the logistics firm has set its sights on the Middle East and South America.

A J&T delivery van is seen in Cairo, Egypt. Photo: Handout

Xiaomi asks India to recall antitrust report over commercial secrets

Xiaomi says an investigation report on Flipkart contains sensitive business data on the smartphone firm that was not redacted, sources say.

Explainer | How 5 international brands are growing in China despite spending downturn

Arc’teryx, Adidas, Ralph Lauren, Sam’s Club and Yum China are all growing their China sales, but for different reasons.

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Meituan riders earn more than the average Beijinger, data shows

A new report by the company portrays gig employment as an alternative for people in between full-time jobs.

A Meituan food delivery courier in Beijing. Photo: Bloomberg

Huawei’s Mate XT trifold handset sparks frenzy, leading scalpers to hike prices

Scalpers at electronics marketplace Huaqiangbei aim to resell the Mate XT’s base model for up to US$9,866, above Huawei’s US$2,800 price tag.

Meituan’s delivery workers earn US$11 billion in 2023, CEO says

CEO Wang Xing’s internal announcement reflects Meituan’s efforts to address mainland policymakers’ concerns over the welfare of gig workers.

Crazy Xiaoyangge’s mooncake mess: influencer probed for ‘misleading’ claim

A local regulator in Anhui province is investigating the top-earning live-streamer for misleading consumers in a Mid-Autumn Festival sale.

A plate of mooncakes. Photo: Shutterstock

Apple’s new iPhone 16 already selling at a discount in China

E-commerce platforms are offering price cuts of up to 11% on Apple’s latest smartphones, as Huawei steals the market buzz.

An Apple store in Beijing. Photo: Reuters

Cheap Chinese goods offer Southeast Asia’s shoppers a sweet bargain – at a cost

Consumers celebrate the savings, but governments from Indonesia to Malaysia face pressure to protect local manufacturers from the influx.

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Alibaba’s Taobao puts Xiaomi car buyers behind virtual wheel

After an update to Taobao’s app on Apple’s Vision Pro headset, users can test drive Xiaomi’s SU7 virtually before buying it online.

Lazada leverages AI, logistics in competition with rivals like Temu

Lazada Thailand CEO Varitha Kiatpinyochai said free returns and chatbots are proving to be important differentiators amid rising e-commerce competition.

Lazada Thailand CEO Varitha Kiatpinyochai (right) discusses e-commerce trends in Southeast Asia with South China Morning Post technology production editor Matt Haldane at the Hong Kong-Asean Summit 2024 on September 13. Photo: Eugene Lee

Chinese firms in mobility, hardware are big draw for venture funds, report shows

125 Chinese firms with overseas operations received funding across 156 deals during the period between November 2023 and August this year.

The most popular venture-capital funding targets are Chinese companies involved in automobile and mobility, as well as intelligent hardware. Photo: Shutterstock

In China, university students face internship paradox in bid for job prospects

Young Chinese hoping for a top job after graduation meet increasing competition and pitfalls on the way to building an eye-catching resume.

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Alibaba’s Cainiao launches next-day delivery in Europe, builds new hubs

Cainiao’s latest initiatives reflect Alibaba’s commitment to expand the company’s global footprint, as e-commerce growth slows at home.

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