TORONTO — Tensions between Ottawa and Beijing have not had a direct impact on Manulife Financial Corp.’s business in China, chief executive Roy Gori said Thursday, adding that he expects its franchise … ( read…
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China suspends export permits from two Canadian pork plants, says Ottawa
TORONTO — The federal government says it has been notified that China has suspended the export permits of two Canadian pork exporters. A spokeswoman for Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says … ( read original story…
First Canola, now pigs: China blocks imports from two Canadian pork producers amid diplomatic row
He said he did not know the reason behind China’s action. Drummond could not be immediately reached after business hours. Canada-China ties turned icy last December when police in Vancouver … ( read original story…
Incorrect labels caused China suspension of two Canadian pork shippers: industry group
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (Reuters) – China’s suspension of two Canadian pork exporters’ permits was due to a labeling problem, the Canadian Pork Council industry group said on Thursday. Gary Stordy … ( read original story …)
Inclusive Fashion Is In: A Plus-Size Opportunity in China
China has a nascent plus-size fashion market that is still largely underserved. This presents opportunities for international brands to leverage their expertise in this vertical from other markets to … ( read original story …)
China suspends pork imports from 2 Canadian companies, agriculture minister says
They are temporarily unable to ship pork into China. This appears to be linked to a paperwork issue,” said Gary Stordy. A spokesperson in Bibeau’s office told CBC News that the General Administration … (…
Yum Brands shares fall after Taco Bell and Pizza Hut same-store sales growth disappoints
This quarter, the brand is lapping disappointing results from last year when a shortage of chicken in the U.K. dragged down sales. Sales in China, where more than a quarter of its sales now come…
Beijing ‘loses all hope for Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen’ as she rallies Washington
Beijing regards Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen as a “worse” leader than predecessor Chen Shui-bian in her attempts to bring Washington to Taipei’s side, according to a report by an independent … ( read original story…
Traceability talk: Nestlé China to intensify use of Blockchain to track supply chains
Nestlé China is working to expand the amount of product information traceable via blockchain, with the goal of increasing the number of goods tracked from 15% to 18% this year. The global food and ……
Liberals boost loans for canola farmers, seek new markets for product blocked by China
“The Trudeau government has allowed our diplomatic situation with China to descend into chaos, where we’re not sure what commodity could be at risk next,” he said. Earlier this week, Conservative … ( read original…
5 things to know about Chinese Starbucks competitor Luckin Coffee ahead of its IPO
the ‘Chinese Netflix’ pockets more than $2 billion in IPO but stock falls in debut “[W]e are seeing accelerated competitive environment in China and discounting as part of that,” said John Culver, … ( read…
Electric car brand Smart being axed in Canada, U.S. after 2019 model year
Yesterday, TechCrunch reported Daimler’s plans to discontinue Smart in North America, as it prepares instead to launch the brand in China. The 2019 model year will be the final model to be available … (…
Galeries Lafayette Bets Big on Hip and Edgy Brands in Shanghai
Ambush. Jacquemus. Maison Margiela. Simone Rocha. Some of fashion’s hottest indie designer brands have found a new home in China, and it’s inside the Galeries Lafayette’s Shanghai store that had a … ( read original…