China has been the most important driver of revenue and earnings growth for many companies across the globe for years. But ever-rising wages are reducing its labour-cost advantage, and increased automation in production lines is…
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New Regulations May Help China’s Bike Sharing Companies Overcome Business Flaws
China issued new bike sharing regulations yesterday to address citizens’ complaints about annoyances and dangers resulting from this emerging industry. China’s bike sharing business model permits users to find and unlock a shared bike near…
Signals are good for China Tower IPO
HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) – The signals are good for a huge telecoms infrastructure listing. China Tower, owner of the world’s biggest collection of telecoms towers, is preparing an initial public offering in Hong Kong…
Trump Company Moves to Protect Brand in Chinese Gambling Hub
HONG KONG — The company that manages the Donald J. Trump brand has moved to protect the name in Macau, a part of China that long ago surpassed Las Vegas to become the world’s largest…
Korea’s AmorePacific Skincare Brands Hammered in China-U.S. Missile Dispute
No matter how strong the brand, sometimes outside forces overwhelm all your efforts. This no more evident than in news that South Korea’s much-loved skincare giant AmorePacific has seen its profits and sales hammered in…
Volvo’s owner Geely aims to sell 500,000 units of its new Lynk brand vehicles by 2019
The brand will have 150 dealerships up and running across mainland China by the end of 2017, ready to sell Lynk’s first midsize sports utility vehicle (SUV), said Lynk’s senior vice president Alain Visser, without…
Brand Element Design: Sassoon Beer by Tiger Pan, China
This creation derives from the combination of the beer mug, the Germany Guttenburg logo, and the tall beer can. When these 3 elements are combined, you can enjoy the beer with a handle! Tiger Pan…
The Trump Brand Has Been Granted Trademarks in Macau, China’s Casino Hub
A company linked to U.S. President Donald Trump has been granted approval from the Chinese territory of Macau for additional trademarks, including casino services, to develop the “Trump” brand in the world’s biggest gambling centre.…
Brand Australia hard to find in China
IT is not just Western Australian businessman Andrew Forrest who wants to see Australian food exports to Asia prominently promoted as Australian. The mining and beef billionaire’s views are shared by many who actually live…
Creations of brand Flourish staged during fashion show in Beijing
A model presents a creation of the brand Flourish during a fashion show in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 6, 2017. (Xinhua/Wang Zhen) Weekly choices of Xinhua photo (July 31 – Aug. 6) In pics:…
Seven young Chinese talents from Forbes’ ‘30 Under 30’′list luxury brands should know
Forbes China recently released the 2017 “30 under 30” list naming … Li has a namesake womenswear fashion brand that debuted at New York Fashion Week in 2014. Li’s designs focus on “unique silhouettes and…
Shared values drive Gap brand in China
SHANGHAI: Clothing retailer Gap took five years to roll out its brand across China, choosing to focus on the shared values of young Chinese and Americans, according to a senior agency creative. “This was a…
Chinese designer brands, established and emerging, that you need to know
A group of China’s innovative, young designers are aiming to change, and have been changing, this perception. Although Chinese shoppers are traditionally known for focusing on Western luxury brands, a new generation of designer brands…
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