China luxury market trends: Why consumers are shifting to frugal and online shoppingWhen Beijinger Jacqueline Li first heard one of her favourite luxury department stores in the city was closing, she was shocked -- until sh...
27 May, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
TIME named him world's most influential 3 times, yet most people don't know Chinese titan Tencent's $63 billion boss - who is Ma Huateng?Ma Huateng, also known as Pony Ma, is the influential co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Tencent, a global tech conglomerate. Despite a low p...
21 May, 2026, 12.27 AM IST
Amazon primes a Blinkit showdown; New insurance models prop upHappy Tuesday! Amazon's late but strong push into quick commerce is unsettling market leader Blinkit. This and more in today's ETtech Morni...
12 May, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Alibaba to integrate Qwen AI with Taobao, launch agentic shopping, source saysAlibaba is set to launch a new way to shop. Its AI platform Qwen will connect with Taobao. Consumers can chat with the AI to find and buy p...
10 May, 2026, 10.15 AM IST
Deeptech bets heat up; Paytm, PB Fintech, Meesho earningsHappy Thursday! VCs are doubling down on India’s deeptech, with early-stage bets leading the charge. This and more in today’s ETtech Mornin...
07 May, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Russia sees China's WeChat, Douyin as models for its homegrown Max messengerThe Kremlin is pushing Russians to use Max instead of Telegram, currently the country's most popular messaging app, but is facing stiff r...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.38 PM IST
Google suspends Chinese ecommerce app Pinduoduo after finding malware in versionsThe Mountain View-based company said on Tuesday it has found versions of the app, offering PDD Holdings Inc.’s flagship e-commerce service,...
21 Mar, 2023, 11.04 AM IST
Banned Club Factory, Shein, Romwe still ‘selectively’ shipping ordersChinese etail firms could be circumventing the govt ban by offering alternative app download links.
10 Jul, 2020, 08.55 AM IST
After India ban, Club Factory gets another joltThe French luxury giant asked the court for an ad interim injunction restraining Club Factory and its agents from importing, distributing a...
06 Jul, 2020, 07.35 PM IST
Indian traders on Alibaba seeing more discountsTop trade bodies shared this observation at a webinar organised by Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) on plans of expansion of the b...
02 Jul, 2020, 11.49 PM IST
Club Factory sellers, users worry about dues, refundsWhile Club Factory has been facing government scrutiny over its various trade practices, it has been able to hold on to a set of consumers ...
01 Jul, 2020, 08.27 AM IST
Draft e-commerce policy: Keeping our data safe and secureThe draft National ecommerce Policy that sends a clear message that India and its citizens have a sovereign right to their data.
25 Feb, 2019, 08.48 AM IST
Cheaper goods from Chinese e-tailers like Aliexpress, Club Factory, Shien may become a thing of pastIt has been alleged that sellers on several Chinese online retail platforms, including Club Factory, Shien and Aliexpress have been sending...
14 Dec, 2018, 11.31 AM IST
Swadeshi Jagran Manch raises concern over Chinese ecommerce apps bypassing laws, dutiesRSS affiliate has red flagged the issue to commerce ministry and prepares to take it to the prime minister.
05 Dec, 2018, 09.03 AM IST
Chinese fashion etailers ready for festive salesTargeting young buyers, the Chinese firms focus on trendy and reasonably priced products as their unique selling proposition.
06 Oct, 2018, 07.15 AM IST
How Chinese apps are making inroads in Indian small townsChinese firms have launched mobile apps directly in India to capture the next generation of internet users.
10 Aug, 2018, 11.33 AM IST
China's cross-border e-commerce players value India, Middle East markets: ReportFive of the top 10 best performing cross-border e-commerce Chinese apps in the first five months focussed on the Middle East and India mark...
08 Jul, 2018, 07.18 PM IST