AccorHotels strengthens footprint in South India with the launch of Grand Mercure Mysuru

Bangalore, India, July 12, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – AccorHotels and Brigade Group, Bangalore announced the opening of Grand Mercure Mysuru in South India’s popular growing tourist destination, Mysuru. Set in the historical city’s heartland, north of the majestic Mysore Palace, the hotel boasts 146 contemporary rooms and suites. The Grand Mercure Mysuru is located on the … Continue reading “AccorHotels strengthens footprint in South India with the launch of Grand Mercure Mysuru”

China’s Xiaomi Eyes Bollywood With Latest Investment

Bollywood musicChinese smartphone maker Xiaomi recently led the investments of USD25 million in Hungama Digital Media Entertainment, an online music and …

Apple’s iPhone SE Receives Over 3.4 Million Orders In China

iPhone SEApple’s new 4-inch smartphone iPhone SE had received over 3.4 million orders in the Chinese market. According to statistics provided …

AccorHotels Announces the Opening of ibis Chennai City Centre

Chennai, India, March 16, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – AccorHotels, the world’s leading hotel operator, announced the opening of ibis Chennai City Centre. The opening marked AccorHotels’ third hotel in Chennai city followed by ibis Chennai SIPCOT and Novotel Chennai SIPCOT in 2014. The hotel features 155 rooms and is centrally located on the city’s arterial and … Continue reading “AccorHotels Announces the Opening of ibis Chennai City Centre”

2nd Smart Cities India 2016 to showcase smarter solutions for a better tomorrow

New Delhi, India, February 23, 2016 /ChinaNewswire.com/ – International interest in India’s smart cities mission, announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is rising – as evidenced by the offer of German assistance by Chancellor Angela Merkel during her visit to India recently. The Indian government is steadfast in its commitment towards smart cities, and has … Continue reading “2nd Smart Cities India 2016 to showcase smarter solutions for a better tomorrow”

WeChat Amps Up Competition With New Phone Call Function

China’s WeChat, the instant messaging app by Tencent, has Facebook’s WhatsApp, Japan’s Line, and Microsoft’s Skype service in its sights …

Ctrip.com Invests USD180 Million In Indian Peer

Chinese Internet tourism service provider Ctrip.com announced that the company will invest USD180 million in Indian online tourism company MakeMyTrip …

China’s Baidu Is Increasing Its Indian E-commerce Exposure?

Chinese search engine company Baidu reportedly plans to acquire a controlling stake in Mydala.com, a leading e-commerce platform for discounted products in India. According to reports in Indian local media, Baidu expressed an intention to acquire a majority stake in Mydala.com and the investment can reach up to USD100 million, which is about CNY630 million. […]

HP Stops O2O Photo Printing Service In China

HP’s online-to-offline printing service in China has closed. Prior to this, the O2O printing service had been terminated in four countries, including India. According to a report on the official website of Kachayu.com, due to company business adjustments, Kachayu has shut down all businesses in China. However, the uploaded pictures will be maintained and users […]

Tencent’s Indian JV Acquires Local Internet Bus Ticket Website

Ibibo, the Indian joint venture invested by China’s Tencent and South Africa’s Naspers, has reportedly acquired an Indian online bus ticket website named RedBus.in.

Tencent’s WeChat Boasts 50 Million Registered Users

Chinese Internet company Tencent announced that its WeChat service has gained over 50 million registered users.

UCWeb To Build Open Mobile Games Platform

UCWeb, Chinese provider of mobile Internet software technology and browser services, confirmed that the company has acquired 9game.cn, a mobile games platform, and it plans to build an open platform for mobile Internet games.

UCWeb Plans Operating Platform In America In 2012

UCWeb, a leading provider of mobile Internet software technology and browser services in China, plans to establish its operating platform in America in 2012.

Chinese Web Browser Company Establishes Subsidiary In India

Chinese mobile browser developer UCWeb has officially established a new subsidiary in New Delhi, India, and the company launched its latest UCWeb 8.0 version for Android in the country.

U.S. Government Stings Chinese Websites Baidu.com, Taobao.com As “Notorious Markets”

Chinese search engine Baidu.com and an e-commerce subsidiary of Alibaba, Taobao.com, have just been placed on the United States Trade Representative’s “Notorious Markets List”.

Alibaba Opens Local Customer Service Business In India

Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba.com has announced that it has launched local customer service business in India to increase its investments in this key marketplace.

China’s Huawei To Set Up Manufacturing Plant In India

Huawei plans to set up a network equipment manufacturing plant in Chennai, a city in southern India, before the end of 2010.