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Vendors angry at Taobao Mall pricing changes
Taobao Mall Co, China‘s largest business-to-consumer (B2C) online marketplace by transaction value, has experienced two successive waves of online rioting since it significantly increased fees on online vendors on Tuesday.…
Wal-Mart Stores in Chongqing Forced to Shut Down
Local authorities recently shut down a dozen stores operated by Wal-Mart in Chongqing after having been accused of falsely labeling regular pork as higher-priced organic pork, according to Wal-Mart spokeswoman.…
China urges improved distribution system for agricutural products
China’s State Council, or the Cabinet, on Saturday urged the building of an efficient, safe and regulated distribution system for agricultural products in a bid to lower prices. The government…
Diverse R&D models develop in China
Unilever, PepsiCo and Nestlé are among the major brand owners pursuing innovative R&D models in China, a study by McKinsey has indicated. Writing in the Harvard Business Review, the consultancy’s…
Nokia’s Troubles Hit Suppliers
Market struggles at Nokia Corp. have had ripple effects among the company’s major suppliers that could reshape the global supply chain for smartphones. The emerging crisis among suppliers is one…
Itochu to partner with Indian co for distribution
Japan’s Itochu Corp plans to start a nationwide distribution service in the Indian market through a joint venture with a major local player, the Nikkei business daily reported. Itochu will…
China solar panel factory shut after protests
A solar panel factory in eastern China has been shut down after protests by local residents over pollution fears. Some 500 villagers staged a three-day protest following the death of…
Delays, tolls and paperwork main issues in logistics in India
State-border delays, tolls and paperwork are increasing logistics costs in India and making transit less efficient than the EU and China, a report found. The Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of…
India in talks with Brunei to diversify sourcing of LNG
Seeking to diversify sourcing of (LNG), India is talking to Brunei, Indonesia, Australia and Malaysia to meet the nation’s growing energy needs. Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas…
