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| 04.11.2024 | The Cashback Revolution: ShopBack's Bold Move in Hong Kong | In the bustling world of online shopping, a new player has emerged, shaking up the landscape. ShopBack, Asia's largest cashback platform, is celebrating a significant milestone in Hong Kong. After just two years, it has rewarded customers w... |
| 04.11.2024 | ShopBack Celebrates Two Years in HK - Over HK$100 Million in Cashback Rewarded to Customers | Partnering with Standard Chartered Bank to Launch Extra Cashback for the Year-End Shopping Season
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| 03.11.2024 | Китайский стартап предложил полет к границам космоса за $210 тыс. и уже продал все билеты | Китайский стартап Deep Blue Aerospace запускает космический туризм, предлагая 12-минутное путешествие к границам космоса. Полет запланирован на ближайшие годы, но билеты стоимостью $210 тыс. уже распроданы.
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| 28.10.2024 | State Grid Shandong Electric Power Company Heze Power Supply Company: electric escort set up the "Taobao village" on the way to change | HEZE, China, Oct. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Wanzizhang Village, Dingtao District, Heze City, Shandong Province, is a remote village located at the junction of three counties. In recent years, with the development of industrial agglomeration ... |
| 25.10.2024 | Huawei's Bold Leap: HarmonyOS NEXT Takes Center Stage | Huawei has taken a daring step into the future. The tech giant has unveiled HarmonyOS NEXT, a mobile operating system that completely breaks away from Android. This move is not just a shift; it’s a declaration of independence. The new OS is... |
| 24.10.2024 | The Battle of Fashion: Vietnamese Retailers vs. Chinese E-Commerce Giants | The fashion landscape in Vietnam is shifting. A storm brews on the horizon, fueled by a flood of low-cost Chinese products. Retailers are feeling the heat. They’re caught in a fierce battle for survival. The stakes are high, and the competi... |
| 24.10.2024 | Huawei abandona Android e lança sistema operacional próprio | Huawei abandonará de vez o Android com HarmonyOS Next (Imagem: Paulo Higa/Tecnoblog)
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| 22.10.2024 | Lazada Partners With Alibaba's Taobao to Launch Dedicated Fashion Channel in Singapore and Malaysia | The dedicated channel features over 6 million curated products to strengthen Lazada's fashion and lifestyle offerings
SINGAPORE, Oct. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Lazada, a leading eCommerce platform in Southeast Asia, today announced its partn... |
| 19.10.2024 | Vietnamese fashion retailers struggle as local market floods with low-cost Chinese products | Image Courtesy: static.tuoitrenews.vn
The influx of inexpensive clothing and accessories from Chinese e-commerce sites like Temu, Taobao, and 1688 is putting more and more pressure on Vietnamese fashion businesses. Many local firms are find... |
| 18.10.2024 | Taobao Malaysia Kicks Off 11.11 Sale, First Time in Both Chinese and English | Exciting early-bird perks await new and existing Malaysian users
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The highly-anticipated Taobao 11.11 Sale ("11.11") is back, set to be bigger and more inclusive for Malaysian c... |
| 16.10.2024 | The E-Commerce Surge: Taobao, Tmall, and the Rise of Digital Retail in Southeast Asia | The digital marketplace is a bustling bazaar, alive with the hum of transactions and the thrill of discovery. In this vibrant landscape, two giants are making waves: Taobao and Tmall Group (TTG) in China, and etaily in Southeast Asia. Both ... |
| 16.10.2024 | China turns sour on popular ‘wax bottle candy’ as food safety concerns bite | BEIJING: China is cracking down on “wax bottle candy”, a popular snack among children that is also sold abroad, over food safety concerns.
Known for their chewy texture and colourful appearance, the candies – known colloquially as “la ping ... |
| 14.10.2024 | Taobao and Tmall Group Kicks Off 11.11 Global Shopping Festival 2024 with RMB30 Billion of Consumer Benefits | HANGZHOU, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 October 2024 – Taobao and Tmall Group (“TTG”), Alibaba Group’s domestic commerce business, is kicking off its 16th 11.11 Global Shopping Festival (“11.11” or “Festival”) today by putting users ... |
| 04.10.2024 | Moutai and hairy crabs: Prices for luxury items drop to record lows during China’s Golden Week | SINGAPORE: China’s persistent economic woes have continued into its peak national holiday season this year, with price cuts and weak demand eating into sales of popular luxury items like hairy crabs and Moutai liquor.
The spending slump amo... |
| 02.10.2024 | Cross-border E-commerce, Bonded Logistics, AI Empowerment, and Talent Support: Unlocking New Opportunities for International Brands to Seamlessly Enter the Chinese Market! | KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent years, China's e-commerce market has witnessed unprecedented growth, with platforms such as Taobao, Tmall, JD.com, RedNote, Douyin, and Pinduoduo each attracting over 100 millio... |
| 30.09.2024 | Alibaba's Taobao to Launch Free Shipping for Orders of Minimum USD14.10 in Hong Kong | (Yicai) Sept. 30 -- Taobao will start shipping products for free to its Hong Kong customers when they spend a minimum of CNY99 (USD14.10) as Alibaba Group Holding's e-commerce platform seeks offshore expansion with the gradual saturation on... |
| 16.09.2024 | В приложении интернет-магазина Taobao для Vision Pro появилась возможность протестировать Xiaomi SU7 | В приложении интернет-магазина Taobao от китайской Alibaba Group появилась возможность провести виртуальный тест-драйв электромобиля Xiaomi SU7 при помощи гарнитуры смешанной реальности Apple Vision Pro. Таким образом китайские технологичес... |
| 11.09.2024 | Chinese e-commerce site Taobao now has an English interface for users in Singapore | Listen to this article
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| 10.09.2024 | The Wait is Over: Taobao's First-Ever English Interface Launches in Singapore, Unlocking Endless Shopping Possibilities | The platform unlocks a new level of convenience and accessibility, bringing a world of diverse offerings right to the fingertips of users in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Sept. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The popular Taobao shopping platform is launchi... |
| 09.09.2024 | Taobao integrates WeChat Pay, signaling new era for Chinese e-commerce | The interconnection between China’s tech giants has reached a new milestone.
According to 36Kr, Taobao will soon fully integrate WeChat Pay. Sources say the project has been a closely guarded initiative within Taotian Group (Taobao and Tmal... |
| 06.09.2024 | The Window to the Future: Luvindow's Bold Leap in Technology | In the heart of Las Vegas, innovation took center stage at the COCREATE: 2024 Global Flagship Brand Summit. Luvindow, a fresh face from the DOORWIN GROUP, unveiled its revolutionary ZeroFrame technology. This isn’t just a product launch; it... |
| 06.09.2024 | Nvidia’s AI chips are cheaper to rent in China than US | Enlarge
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The cost of renting cloud services using Nvidia’s leading artificial intelligence chips is lower in China than in the US, a sign that the advanced processors are easily reaching the Chinese marke... |
| 06.09.2024 | Hello Kitty’s 50th Anniversary: Sanrio’s Tmall Super Brand Day Debut a Charming Success | HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 September 2024 – In celebration of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary, Alifish, a copyright trading and innovation platform under Alibaba Pictures, joined forces with Sanrio and Tmall to launch the in... |
| 05.09.2024 | China aims to launch Mars sample-return mission around 2028
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WeChat support set to ... | China plans to carry out the Tianwen-3 mission through two launches around 2028, aiming to bring back samples from Mars, a Chinese space expert said on Thursday.
Liu Jizhong, chief designer of China's Mars sample-return mission, unveiled th... |
| 04.09.2024 | Yes 933 DJ Hazelle Teo's newly renovated condo has a S$3,000 smart toilet and purse display | Listen to this article
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| 04.09.2024 | Meituan’s focus on efficiency pays off with record profits, reducing new business losses | In the second quarter, Meituan avoided the sweeping organizational changes that marked the start of the year. Instead, in an internal letter issued by CEO Wang Xing on August 23, Meituan focused on refining and consolidating previously scat... |
| 29.08.2024 | Amazon Follows Taobao, Pinduoduo With Returnless Refunds, Gets Mixed Reaction From Chinese Vendors | (Yicai) Aug. 29 -- Chinese merchants on Amazon had mixed reactions when the US e-commerce platform launched a new returnless refund policy to follow Chinese peers Pinduoduo and Taobao.
With the new policy, merchants can save disposal fees w... |
| 27.08.2024 | China’s Top 10 Essential Apps in 2024: Transforming Business and Consumer Behavior | Share
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Mobile apps are very important in both everyday life and business in China, where the digital world is dynamic and changing quickly. China has more than a billion internet users, making it the world’s biggest o... |
| 20.08.2024 | Alibaba's Resilience Amid Profit Decline: A Deep Dive into E-Commerce Dynamics | Alibaba Group Holding is a titan in the e-commerce landscape, yet it faces turbulent waters. Recent reports reveal a 27% drop in net profit for the June quarter, a stark reminder that even giants can stumble. However, the company’s stock ro... |
| 16.08.2024 | Alibaba Gains Despite Profit Falling 27% in June Quarter | (Yicai) Aug. 16 -- Shares of Alibaba Group Holding advanced in Hong Kong despite the Chinese e-commerce giant saying profit sank 27 percent in the fiscal first quarter from a year ago.
Alibaba [HKG: 9988] finished 4.8 percent higher at HKD8... |
| 08.08.2024 | Kevin O'Leary's WonderAds: A New Dawn for Small Business Advertising | In the bustling world of entrepreneurship, Kevin O'Leary stands out. Known as Mr. Wonderful from "Shark Tank," he has carved a niche as a savvy investor and business strategist. Now, he’s set to shake up the advertising landscape ... |
| 08.08.2024 | 5 Ways to Outsmart Seasonal Slumps and Keep Your Online Sales Active Year-Round Seasonal changes offer challenges but also growth opportunities. Businesses can achieve sustainable success by diversify... | The ecommerce landscape is heavily influenced by the calendar year. Specific dates and seasons play a crucial role in shaping consumer behavior and sales trends. Recognizing these key periods – holidays like Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, B... |
| 06.08.2024 | For China’s e-commerce platforms, low prices are no longer enough | China’s e-commerce sector is undergoing a major strategic shift as platforms switch gears from prioritizing ultra low prices to more sustainable sales growth.
Douyin, the short video platform owned by ByteDance, is focusing on growth in gro... |
| 02.08.2024 | Over 70 apps test China’s new cyber ID system based on real-name registration and facial recognition | China’s mainstream apps, including WeChat, Xiaohongshu, and Taobao, are testing a new national cyber ID system, with a draft rule, proposed by the country’s cyberspace regulators, still in the stage of soliciting public feedback until Augus... |
| 29.07.2024 | Douyin E-commerce misses first-half GMV target amid growth slowdown | 36Kr has learned exclusively that Douyin E-commerce’s gross merchandise value (GMV) for the second quarter of 2024 ranged between RMB 760–770 billion (USD 104.7–106.1 billion). For the first half of this year, the total reached approximatel... |
| 29.07.2024 | Taobao loosens “refund-only” policy months after introduction | Taobao said it would relax the half-year in operation “refund-only” policy that allows shoppers to get a refund without returning the product, citing as a reason “optimizing the business environment while ensuring consumer rights.” The poli... |
| 25.07.2024 | Navigating the Waters of Resale Business: Opportunities and Risks**
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The resale business is like a vast ocean, teeming with potential yet fraught with dangers. Entrepreneurs are drawn to this sea for its promise of easy entry and the allure of profit. But before diving in, it’s crucial to understand the c... |
| 24.07.2024 | Alibaba Looks to Overtake Shein, Temu via Taobao, Tmall | By Aldohn Domingo
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| 22.07.2024 | Бизнес на перепродаже товаров: c чего начать и возможные риски | Содержание: Особенности бизнеса перепродажи товаров Анализ рынка и конкурентов Стартовый капитал Самые выгодные товары для перепродажи Поиск поставщиков Площадки для реализации Реклама и продвижение Возможные риски бизнеса на перепродаже Ск... |
| 12.07.2024 | ‘The kids kept falling sick’: More Singapore homeowners seeking help for high formaldehyde levels | Listen to this article
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| 11.07.2024 | Что продавать на маркетплейсах в 2024 году? ТОП 10 товаров для маркетплейсов | Содержание
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| 08.07.2024 | Silicone mask-wearing criminals in China spark security concerns; e-commerce platforms censor product searches | Listen to this article
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| 03.07.2024 | Taobao deepens integration with Ele.me after suggestions Alibaba could sell the delivery service | Alibaba’s Taobao is sending more traffic to the one-hour delivery service of its food delivery arm Ele.me, via a prominent portal at the top of the e-commerce platform’s homepage, as Alibaba pushes faster delivery to align with its “user-fi... |
| 25.06.2024 | Back to basics: Taobao and Tmall heed Jack Ma’s call, refocusing on consumer experience | InsightsHow are China’s e-commerce titans preparing for this year’s Singles’ Day?
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This year’s 618 event saw Taobao cancel pre-sales, eliminating issues related to deposits and final payments. For items like women’s clot... |
| 19.06.2024 | JD claims record breaking 618 festival GMV, fails to disclose specific data | Chinese e-commerce platform JD said it hit a record high in merchandise volume and order numbers for its recent mid-year shopping event 618, though it failed to provide specific figures. The company said more than 500 million users shopped ... |
| 06.06.2024 | Xiaohongshu reshuffles e-commerce departments to prioritize live streaming | InsightsKim Kardashian is impressed, but can China-style live commerce conquer the world?
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A merchant told 36Kr that “it’s inevitable for brands to value live streaming. Having their own channel allows them to better c... |
| 16.05.2024 | Struggling with fake reviews on e-com websites? Govt planning regulations | - |
| 15.05.2024 | Alibaba sees steady revenue increase, GMV and order numbers on Taobao and Tmall return to double-digit growth track | China’s e-commerce giant Alibaba reported an 86% profit slump in the March quarter despite revenue growing 7% from a year earlier, largely due to changes in the valuation of equity investments. Value of goods sold on Taobao and Tmall saw do... |
| 13.05.2024 | Compliance With Consumer Review Norms To Be Made Mandatory For Ecommerce Platforms | SUMMARY
Consumer affairs secretary Nidhi Khare said that fake reviews on ecommerce sites continue to “slip through” despite notifying voluntary standards on online reviews last year
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| 09.05.2024 | JD to start 618 shopping event on May 31 with streamlined processes | Chinese e-commerce platform JD is set to kick off its mid-year shopping event at 8 p.m. on May 31, with the company branding it under the theme of “quality and affordability” as price remains a sensitive factor for local consumers. JD has a... |
| 26.04.2024 | Как ИИ меняет мир E-commerce | Хэллоу, друзья! Сегодня мы, команда Chad AI, расскажем, как технологии нейросетей упрощают сложное в E-commerce: предсказывают тренды, распознают визуальную информацию, персонализируют товары и даже поддержку клиентов.
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| 24.04.2024 | She went from taking photos of celebs like Tony Leung to making cycling accessories by hand | Listen to this article
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| 20.04.2024 | Dupes have become more popular with young consumers. Are they really a good bargain? | Listen to this article
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| 11.04.2024 | How PayMe by HSBC is Shaping Digital Payment Usage in Hong Kong | The rise of digital payment solutions has significantly transformed Hong Kong’s financial landscape, with consumers increasingly adopting mobile wallets and other digital payment options in their daily lives.
As the demand for convenient, s... |
| 11.04.2024 | JD to invest $138 million into supporting short video content | China’s online marketplace JD will invest RMB 1 billion ($138 million) in cash in an attempt to incentivize short video creators and content agencies as the e-commerce player eyes the content form as a way to retain consumers’ attention on ... |
| 10.04.2024 | Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Returns to the Spotlight, Encourages Staff to Seize 'AI Opportunity' | John Lopez, Tech Times 10 April 2024, 01:04 pm
Jack Ma, the co-founder of Alibaba Group Holding, has made a return to the spotlight with a rallying call for innovation and reform within the Chinese tech giant.
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| 05.04.2024 | Gaming Industry Faces Playtime Plunge | The gaming industry is in for a rough ride as gamers clock in fewer hours of playtime, impacting revenue growth and industry giants. Research firm Newzoo predicts a meager 2.7% growth rate from 2023 to 2026, a far cry from the 7.2% growth s... |
| 04.04.2024 | Datasea Enters into a Sales Agreement for its Acoustic Products Bringing its Evolutionary Technology to Market in a Strategic Milestone to Develop Rapid Online Sales | BEIJING, April 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Datasea Inc. (Nasdaq: DTSS) ("Datasea" or the "Company"), a digital technology company incorporated in Nevada, dedicated to innovative business in acoustic high tech and 5G-Artifici... |
| 02.04.2024 | Alibaba to test rocket package delivery service with China’s startup Space Epoch | Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba is joining forces with a rocket maker startup Space Epoch to test rocket-powered parcel delivery, expected to reach shoppers worldwide within an hour. “A lot of great things seem like a joke at first,” Aliba... |
| 01.04.2024 | Alibaba Cloud’s First Livestreaming E-Commerce Event Attracts Over 2.3 Million Viewers | (Yicai) April 1 -- Over 2.3 million viewers watched the first-ever livestreaming event hosted by Alibaba Cloud, the cloud business arm of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding.
Well-known Chinese influencer Luo Yonghao hosted Aliba... |
| 29.03.2024 | Alibaba's Taobao to Invest Extra USD1.4 Billion in Content Commerce Next Fiscal Year | (Yicai) March 29 -- Taobao, the Chinese e-commerce site under Alibaba Group Holding, plans to invest an additional CNY10 billion (USD1.4 billion) in content commerce, with a special focus on livestreaming, in the upcoming fiscal year starti... |
| 19.03.2024 | Alibaba’s grocery unit head steps down in latest overhaul: report | Hou Yi, who founded Freshippo in 2016 as a new retail practice for Alibaba, announced on Monday his decision to step down as chief executive in a surprise move, amid frequent sale rumors overshadowing the supermarket chain. Chief financial ... |
| 05.03.2024 | WeChat now allows direct joining of DingTalk meetings | Tech giants Alibaba and Tencent appear to have further frosty relations as WeChat users are now allowed to join DingTalk meetings directly via the messaging app, DingTalk announced in a statement on Monday. This move breaks with the previou... |
| 19.01.2024 | Cotti Coffee is introducing robots to its new coffee and tea stores | On January 3, Cotti Coffee, a Chinese coffee chain co-founded by former Luckin Coffee executives Lu Zhengyao and Qian Zhiya, announced its plan to deploy coffee-making robots in its establishments. The move is intended to enhance Cotti’s cu... |
| 21.11.2023 | Обучение с подкреплением: 10 вариантов применения | В системе обучения с подкреплением (Reinforcement Learning) агенты обучаются с помощью механизма вознаграждений и наказаний (или регресса). Агент получает вознаграждение за правильные действия и наказание за неправильные. При этом агент ста... |
| 11.07.2023 | Ozempic jabs are 15 times cheaper in China than they are in the US because of Beijing's immense bargaining power with pharma firms — and you can buy it online in a 3-step process that takes less than ... | Health Ozempic jabs are 15 times cheaper in China than they are in the US because of Beijing's immense bargaining power with pharma firms — and you can buy it online in a 3-step process that takes less than a minute
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| 01.07.2021 | 24 bottles of China’s ‘national liquor’ Kweichow Moutai baijiu sold for a record-breaking $1.4 million | A rare collection of Kweichow Moutai baijiu that features sunflower logos instead of the usual flying fairy. Courtesy of Sotheby’s A rare collection of Kweichow Moutai liquor has broken Sotheby’s record for Moutai auctions at $1.4 million. ... |
| 01.07.2021 | 24 bottles of China's 'national liquor' Kweichow Moutai baijiu sold for a record-breaking $1.4 million | A rare collection of Kweichow Moutai baijiu that features sunflower logos instead of the usual flying fairy.
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| 18.06.2021 | All the drone companies in China — a guide to the 22 top players in the Chinese UAV industry | |
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| 08.05.2016 | How to import from China without travelling out of Nigeria (PART 2) | Share this article:
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| 07.01.2016 | Alibaba’s 2015 year in review — and its plan for 2016 | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today!
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| 07.01.2016 | Alibaba’s 2015 year in review — and its plan for 2016 | Alibaba’s CEO Daniel Zhang — not to be confused with the company’s better-known founder and executive chairman Jack Ma — this week sketched out the Chinese ecommerce titan’s expansion strategy for 2016.
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| 30.09.2015 | Pinkoi, A Marketplace For Independent Designers In Asia, Raises $9M And Launches English Site | Pinkoi founders Mike Lee, Maibelle Lin and Peter Yen
When I moved to Taiwan in 2007, I was struck by the large number of independent designers in the city—and how hard it was to find them. Most only sold at weekend craft markets and their o... |
| 06.08.2015 | Alibaba Launches English Version Of Anti-Counterfeiting Tool | Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has launched an English-language version of TaoProtect, one of its counterfeit reporting system. Used on Tmall and Taobao (Alibaba’s top B2C and B2B platforms, respectively) TaoProtect lets merchants report ... |
| 18.05.2015 | The Humble QR Code Is Being Disrupted… And Going Dotless | Many in the West are still dumbfounded that QR codes are a thing. Well, heads-up, the humble QR code as you know it is being disrupted. At least that’s according to Visualead, an Israel-based startup backed by Alibaba that announced a new ‘... |
| 12.03.2015 | $45 fake Apple Watch already on sale in China | More On: apple watch
Babbling toddler phones 911 on his parents' retired Apple Watch Lawsuit claims Apple Watch is 'dangerous' slice risk, can cause severe injuries I busted my boyfriend lying to me by looking at the step count on his Apple... |
| 12.03.2015 | $45 fake Apple Watch already on sale in China | More On: apple watch
Apple expected to unveil new iPhone 13, other products at annual event Apple Watch production delayed by design problems Big Tech's 'trust' problem will soon cost lives by scaring people away from life-saving technology... |
| 11.02.2015 | Alibaba’s Latest Marketing Campaign Supports Same-Sex Marriage | Alibaba marketplace Taobao will celebrate Valentine’s Day by sending gay couples to the U.S. and other countries where same-sex marriage is legal. To be sure, the event, We Do, is a publicity ploy like Alibaba’s recently announced drone pil... |
| 04.02.2015 | Alibaba Takes Amazon’s Drone PR Stunt To Next Level With Limited, 3-Day Pilot | In a PR stunt reminiscent of Amazon’s Black Friday drone revelation in 2013, Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has revealed that it is dabbling with drones with a teeny, tiny pilot program.
The online retailer is piloting drone-based-deliver... |
| 11.01.2015 | Lessons For Africa From Alibaba | So we know that China has a strong division that has complete focus on creativity. They want the next Steve Jobs to come from this selection of innovators. But has this worked before? China already has a success story and with a population ... |
| 17.11.2014 | Alibaba’s Payment Services Affiliate Alipay Opens An Office In Australia | Earlier today, Ant Financial, the Alibaba Group affiliate that operates Alipay, China’s largest online payment platform, said that it had taken a minority stake in mobile security technology startup V-Key to beef up the safety of its produc... |
| 06.09.2014 | Alibaba expects IPO to raise $24.3bn with largest listing in history | |
| 31.07.2014 | Alibaba Invests $120M In Kabam At A Valuation Above $1B | Chinese conglomerate Alibaba is making another big investment in an American startup. The Wall Street Journal reports that the company is investing $120 million in mobile game developer Kabam, best known for such games as “Dragons of Atlant... |
| 20.05.2014 | Amazon Invests $20M In Shanghai-Based Food Delivery Site Yummy77 | Amazon has poured $20 million in Yummy77, a food delivery site based in Shanghai. Yummy77 confirmed the funding in a post on Weibo and said it will use the capital to expand into new markets and help Amazon’s China site expand its selection... |
| 06.05.2014 | Alibaba’s IPO Means Consumer Tech Innovations From Asia Can’t Be Ignored Anymore | Asia’s tech companies still have a reputation in the West for being copycats. But Alibaba’s href="https://beta.techcrunch.com/2014/05/06/alibaba-files-for-massive-ipo-with-9-month-revenue-of-6-51b/">massive IPO is proof that co... |
| 13.03.2014 | Former Baidu COO David Zhu Joins GGV Capital’s Investment Team | David Zhu, former COO of Chinese search giant Baidu, has joined GGV Capital as an investor. Based in Menlo Park and Shanghai, GGV Capital invests in companies that bridge the gap between the U.S. and China. Its portfolio includes top Chines... |
| 07.01.2014 | Chinese Internet Giants Alibaba and Sina Weibo Partner Up To Launch Weibo Payment | Sina Weibo, the microblogging platform often called “China’s Twitter,” has partnered up with Alipay to launch a new payment platform called Weibo Payment. Users of Sina Weibo’s iOS app can now access Weibo Payment, which is an important par... |
| 16.12.2013 | China's Statement on Bitcoin is Open to Interpretation | Jack Wang is a co-founder of Dearcoin, a bitcoin startup based in Beijing and developer of Bitpass. He previously practiced technology law in Silicon Valley. He graduated from Stanford University with a degree in EE and received his JD from... |
| 18.11.2013 | Why China is Leading the Global Rise of Bitcoin | The bitcoin story in China sounds like a mini-metaphor for the Chinese economy itself: while the rest of the world was looking elsewhere, its citizens worked to acquire vast amounts of new wealth before bursting into the headlines only rece... |
| 13.08.2013 | Apple Scoops Up Matcha.tv To Pack More Smarts Into Apple TV | Apple may still keep us guessing over whether it will ever make a physical Apple TV set, but it’s clearly strengthening its play for the living room, by becoming the conduit between us and the screen on which we choose to watch video conten... |
| 23.07.2013 | Alibaba Pursues New Smart TV OS To Grow Its E-Commerce Play | Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba has joined the smart TV race, unveiling a smart TV OS and set-top box today.
It hopes to create its own ecosystem of TV-related assets that will give it a foot in the digital content door, letting it provide... |
| 16.04.2013 | Zhongguancun in Beijing – China’s Silicon Valley | China has the biggest Venture Capital industry outside the U.S.
I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese andChinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share wh... |
| 25.04.2012 | Hasbro Goes After Blogger In IP Theft Case | You’d never think that the world of Nerf guns and dart shooters was so intense, but Hasbro apparently sued a blogger for leaking information about unreleased Nerf products he found on Chinese marketplace Taobao using the sweetest bait imagi... |
| 31.10.2011 | Why China Is Ready For ECommerce | Ecommerce in China is ready to take off and, more important, it’s ready to reach great heights on its own terms. Lu Dong of La Mui, Haifeng Ye of Mbaobao, and Fangfang Wu of Greenbox are three ecommerce pioneers who are, as we speak, redefi... |
| 19.11.2010 | Real White iPhone 4s Float Into The Chinese Grey Market | As far as anyone can tell, what you see here is a real white iPhone 4 for Apple internal use only being sold in China for about $899. According to GizChina you can buy these in the Shenzhen markets and they apparently fell off a truck on th... |
| 19.10.2010 | Lekutian: Rakuten and Baidu Open Online Mall In China | Rakuten, Japan’s biggest e-commerce company ($10 billion market cap), and Chinese search leader Baidu have today opened a new online shopping mall in China. Dubbed Lekutian (“Happy Cool Day” in Chinese), the launch of the site was announced... |