LVMH set an upbeat tone for the luxury industry, ploughing ahead with double-digit sales growth that beat analysts’ estimates for the start of the year. First-quarter sales rose 13 per cent on an organic basis,…
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China-US Trade War Can Have a Massive Impact on Taiwanese Smartphone Manufacturers, According to a New Study
Albany, NY — 04/13/2018 — A new research study titled “China-US Trade War and Its Impact on Taiwanese Companies Produced Communications Equipment in China” has been submitted to the database of Market Research Hub (MRH).…
In trade dispute with Donald Trump, China has a secret weapon
In 2015, Hyundai Motor Co. was the third-most popular passenger vehicle brand in China, with 5 percent of the market; last year, its share had slipped to 3.1 percent, ranking Hyundai 11th, according to LMC…
Scottish business leaders sign China deal
Scottish business leaders hope to tap into a huge Chinese infrastructure programme following a “historic” deal with their East Asian counterparts. Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) signed a memorandum of understanding with China’s Chamber of…
‘King of Chinese Pop’ Wang Leehom launches global tour in Beijing
(CNN)Wang Leehom needs no introduction to his legion of fans in China where he kicks off his global tour Friday in Beijing. Named “Descendants of the Dragon, 2060,” the tour promise to be a stellar…
U.S.-China trade dispute could have ‘domino effect’ on global economy: WTO
The comments came after Azevedo chaired an annual WTO news conference to lay out its predictions for trade, but acknowledging they are clouded by the possible fallout from the spat between the U.S. and China.…
Asia News: Top China news app apologizes after government crackdown
Shanghai (AFP) – One of China’s most popular news apps issued an abject apology Wednesday and pledged to increase its internal censorship staff to 10,000 after it and three other apps were temporarily banned by…
Luxury brands Hermès, Guerlain and Dior use mobile games to attract Chinese millennials
While the Hermès game is available globally, it’s an especially smart strategy for China, where the average luxury consumer is significantly younger and more receptive to gaming. Several luxury brands have also launched games just…
Mélanie Joly latest minister to push Canadian business in China
OTTAWA—Behind the trade drama on both sides of the Pacific, with the U.S. and China swapping tariffs amid an escalating spat, Canadian cabinet ministers continue their quiet effort to expand ties with the Asian economic…
Voting opens to pick top Chinese brands
Consumers can now vote for their favorite Chinese brands after the China Council for Brand Development announced the top 100 Chinese brands on May 10, which was designated Chinese Brands Day by the State Council…
Forget discounts – here’s how to conquer China’s e-commerce market
In China, e-commerce has delivered a devastating blow to traditional brick-and-mortar retailers, but brands still remain important in this new era, and a conventional approach is not going to cut it, according to Ogilvy China’s…
How Brands Are Using WeChat Mini Programs
China’s most popular app, WeChat, with over 1 billion users, has international brands scrambling to optimize the way in which they reach and engage with their audience through this all-encompassing platform. If you haven’t yet…
World trade body warns U.S.-China tensions could dent business
GENEVA — The World Trade Organization predicts continued trade growth this year, though it warned Thursday that tensions and retaliatory measures, notably between the U.S. and China, could compromise those gains. WTO Director-General Roberto Azevedo…
