Trump’s tariff war puts US brand globally 'in the toilet' and pushes India closer to China: Jake SullivanJake Sullivan criticizes Donald Trump's trade offensive against India, warning it could damage US-India relations and push India closer to ...
30 Aug, 2025, 12.50 PM IST
Company faces backlash for clicking employee photos in toilet and sharing themA Shenzhen-based company, Lixun Diansheng, has sparked widespread outrage after secretly photographing employees in the restroom and postin...
03 Feb, 2025, 01.57 PM IST
Tariff pe tariff! After targetting foes, Trump to turn towards US’ 'really out of line' ally European UnionPresident Trump has vowed to impose tariffs on EU imports, citing a $300 billion trade deficit, while hinting at a possible deal with the U...
03 Feb, 2025, 12.15 PM IST
China expands nationwide detention facilities as Xi Jinping intensifies anti-corruption campaignChina has expanded its network of detention facilities to over 200 nationwide. These centres target not only Communist Party members but al...
29 Dec, 2024, 04.10 PM IST
Slippery footwork leaves its mark in South Korea, which can affect its global business reputationSouth Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's declaration of emergency and martial law backfired, leading to an impeachment motion. The opposition...
04 Dec, 2024, 11.10 PM IST
Ecommerce is making China's deflation worsePinduoduo, popular among Chinese consumers for its discounts, sent "reminders" whenever other sellers dropped their prices below hers. When...
07 Oct, 2024, 11.33 PM IST
Brands focus on stories in refining China livestreaming to boost profitsWhen tech giant Apple joined China's livestreaming frenzy, a major driving force of the e-commerce boom in the world's second biggest econo...
29 Jun, 2023, 07.56 AM IST
Evergrande woes hit Japan's toilet, air-conditioner and paint manufacturers"There are rising and widely reported concerns about fund flows at leading local developer China Evergrande Group, whose business scale sug...
21 Sep, 2021, 01.42 PM IST
China to target biggest payment app Alipay in tech crackdownAlipay was told to spin off its profitable microloan business. After separating its payment and loan businesses Alipay will have to hand ov...
13 Sep, 2021, 11.48 AM IST
ETtech Morning Dispatch on Feb 17, 2021: India's own goal on crypto; Koo sits on the fenceHere's a look at the top tech news to start your day.
17 Feb, 2021, 06.55 PM IST
Startup guru turns boss of 80,000 after scandal hits Japan firmOne of the most common global cost-cutting tactics -- layoffs -- is a hard sell in Japan, where politicians including Prime Minister Shinzo...
15 Sep, 2016, 04.05 PM IST
Chinese toilet firm 'Trump' worried over trademark law suitA Chinese toilet firm which incidentally bears the last name of Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump is worried that the fireb...
18 Mar, 2016, 12.36 PM IST
How entrepreneurs and corporate executives are turning mentors for social-impact startupsSocial-impact startups are witnessing heightened interest from successful entrepreneurs and CXOs, who are happy to participate as mentors.
26 Feb, 2016, 05.14 AM IST
Swiss resort launches special train service for Chinese vacationersThe move is also aimed at providing better care to the growing number of Chinese travellers to one of Europe's leading holiday destinations.
30 Aug, 2015, 10.53 AM IST
- Nokia loses its India plot, market share tanks 20%
IDC said Nokia's share of the Indian market — its second biggest after China — plunged to 36.3% at the end of June from 54% at the end of 2...
29 Sep, 2010, 10.20 AM IST
- Basic factory salary in China leaves workers hurting
Kuang Xiaohua, 21, quit her job on the assembly line for Taiwanese high-tech giant Foxconn to give birth to her daughter. Six months on, sh...
01 Jul, 2010, 10.10 AM IST
- Small Indian companies to play big role at Olympics
From managing new airports messaging system, to making portable potties, this edition of Olympic games is already a success story for these...
17 Jul, 2008, 08.22 AM IST