Alibaba Invests USD1 Billion To Control Southeast Asia E-commerce Leader

Asian E-commerceAlibaba Group announced that they will invest USD1 billion to subscribe a controlling stake in Lazada, including about USD500 million …

Alibaba Will Offload U.S. Assets

Alibaba has agreed to sell four of its American e-commerce assets to U.S.-based social shopping platform OpenSky. Alibaba will give OpenSky 11main.com, Auctiva, Vendio and SingleFeed in exchange for about a 37% stake in OpenSky. No financial details or exact timing on the deal are yet available, according to reports in foreign media. 11main.com is […]

58.com Delivers Common Chores Direct To Chinese Consumers

Chinese classified information website 58.com announced the launch of a new housekeeping service brand named “58 Daojia” and appointed Chen Xiaohua, chief strategy officer of 58.com, as chief executive officer of “58 Daojia”. 58 Daojia provides location-based service booking, on-site services, and online payment and reviews. This project was initially launched in July 2014. Currently, […]

South Korea’s Lotte.com Inks Internet Payment Deal With China’s Alipay

Chinese third-party Internet payment company Alipay revealed that the company has reached a deal with South Korean website Lotte.com to provide a RMB payment channel to Chinese users who shop on the website. Furthermore, the products purchased on the website will be directly shipped from South Korea to China. Lotte.com and the Lotte duty free […]

Vistra expands China operations with ICSME Corporate Services acquisition

Shanghai, China, November 16, 2013 /ChinaNewswire.com – Xinwengao.com/ – Vistra, the fast growing global independent trust and fiduciary firm, announced today the acquisition of ICSME’s corporate services division. Founded in 2007, ICSME is a privately held full-service turnkey market entry service provider for international companies entering the Chinese market. The acquisition of ICSME’s corporate services … >>>


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China’s Internet Retail Sales Reached CNY1.3 Trillion

China’s Internet consumption maintained rapid growth and the 3,000 retail enterprises monitored by China’s Ministry of Commerce realized a year-on-year increase of 34.7% in the Internet sales sector from January to September 2013. Mofcom predicted that during the first three quarters of 2013, the Internet consumer retail sales would reach CNY1.3 trillion, which is equal […]

Alibaba Makes Additional Investment In ShopRunner

ShopRunner, an American online shopping company and competitor to Amazon, has gained investments of USD206 million in the latest financing round, which is reportedly led by China’s Alibaba Group. This represents a major U.S. move for the Chinese e-commerce group, who is considering an initial public offering in the country. Prior to this, Alibaba already […]

Alibaba Group Appoints New Executives

Following the recent change of its chief executive officer, Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba has now announced new executive appointments.

Alibaba Signs MOU With Credit Card Company

Chinese e-commerce and online payment behemoth Alibaba Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with MasterCard.

Tmall.com Starts Shipping Overseas Milk Powder To Thirsty Chinese Consumers

Tmall.com, the B2C Internet shopping subsidiary of Alibaba Group, announced that it will cooperate with Danone and Nestle to launch direct sales and delivery of milk powder under six brands of the two groups, allowing Chinese consumers to enjoy the safe importation of milk powder products.

Letv.com, Foxconn Team For Exclusive China TV Production Deal

Chinese Internet video website Letv.com announced that it is working with Foxconn in the establishment of a joint venture for the production of super TVs and set-top boxes, which are expected to be formally launched in the third quarter of 2013.

Email Confirms Jack Ma’s CEO Resignation At Alibaba Group

Jack Ma, chairman of the board of directors of Alibaba Group, sent an internal company mail, stating that starting from May 10, 2013, he will no longer serve as chief executive officer of Alibaba Group and will fully focus on the work as chairman of the group.

China’s Gome Invests CNY1 Billion In Maternity E-commerce Website

Chinese electronics and home appliances retailer Gome’s e-commerce website and the maternal and baby products website Qinqinbaby.com have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to jointly operate a maternal and baby products channel.

Vancl.com Enters Vietnamese Market

Chinese Internet retailer Vancl.com has launched a new site with the independent domain Vancl.vn in Vietnam to further expand into the overseas market.

Suning’s Latest Strategy Mixes Chinese Suppliers With Online Commerce

Suning.com, the Internet retail platform of the Chinese home appliances retailer Suning, has announced its open platform strategy, stating that it will fully open its data information, logistics and funding platforms.

China’s Tencent Invests USD1 Billion In E-commerce Subsidiary

Ma Huateng, chairman and chief executive officer of Tencent, has announced plans to invest USD1 billion in its independently operated e-commerce holding company.

Dangdang.com’s Evening Deliveries Get Web Goodies In Consumers’ Hands In Eight Chinese Cities

Chinese B2C e-commerce website Dangdang.com announced a new evening delivery service in eight cities in China, extending the company’s delivery time to 22:00.

China’s 360buy.com Publishes Latest Operating Statistics

Chinese B2C e-commerce website 360buy.com has published its latest operating statistics, stating that by April 2012, the company had gained 40 million registered users and its order volume reached 400,000 each month in March and April this year.

Amazon Chooses Tianjin For New Chinese Logistics Base

Amazon.cn has announced the formal launch of its new operating center in Tianjin, which is the B2C e-commerce retailer’s eleventh operations center in China.

Amazon Tries To Save Cash By Halting Free Deliveries In China

Amazon.cn, the Chinese branch of the American Internet retailer, has adjusted its delivery standards and will now charge a CNY5 delivery fee for any order under CNY29.

360buy.com Inaugurates Pick-up Service Along Beijing’s Subway Lines

Chinese B2C e-commerce website 360buy.com has launched a new pick-up service along subway lines in Beijing, covering 20 stations on Line 5 and Line 10.

Suning’s E-commerce Website Launches Book Channel

Chinese electronics and home appliances retailer Suning has released its performance report for the third quarter of 2011, stating that from January to September 2011, the company’s e-commerce business grew rapidly and realized sales of CNY4.079 billion.

China Unicom Announces Cloud Computing Bid Results

China Unicom has completed its first cloud computing procurement project, and four manufacturers won the bidding for various aspects of the project.

Alibaba.com Aims To Eliminate Fakery With Online Registration System

Chinese e-commerce website Alibaba.com has published a notice about user identifications on its Chinese website, aiming to promote real-name registration on its website.

A Boss With Benefits: Alibaba Responds To China’s Rising Inflation

Chinese B2B e-commerce group Alibaba has announced plans to launch a CNY3 billion housing loan scheme for its employees and a CNY500 million education fund to solve the preschool and primary education problems of children of its employees.

China’s Alibaba Unveiling Mobile Cloud Operating System

Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba will soon launch a new cloud mobile operating system.

China Free Trade Area Service Network Gains New SaaS Solution

The China International Electronic Commerce Center, an affiliate of China’s Ministry of Commerce, is now using the CDC TradeBeam global trade management software-as-a-service solution for the China Free Trade Area Service Network.

PayPal Ends Cooperation With Alibaba In China

PayPal, the third-party Internet payment platform of eBay, has announced that it will terminate its cooperation with AliExpress, the worldwide site of the Chinese B2B e-commerce group Alibaba, from August 3, 2011.