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Concern as India's e-commerce restrictions hit Amazon, Walmart

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08-Jan-19 The US government is concerned about India’s revised e-commerce regulations and has said the policy will hinder the Indian investment plans of Amazon.com and Walmart Inc. The rules ban companies from making exclusive deals with sellers. [image: Reuters / Mike Segar]

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BMW adding Tmall genie to connected-cars in China

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08-Jan-19 Alibaba Group’s smart assistant, Tmall Genie, will launch in select BMW vehicles in China by the end of 2019. Drivers will be able to use Tmall Genie to shop online, view cinema listings or check the weather at their destination. [image: Alzila]

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New e-commerce rules could hit Indian marketplaces

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27-Dec-18 New e-commerce rules in India will mean no e-commerce player can force a seller to sell exclusively on their platform. They also clamp down on discounts, to curb the practice of predatory pricing, which has hit physical retail hard. [image: AFP]

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China's coffee retail market hots up

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27-Nov-18 As China embraces a coffee culture, Luckin, Starbucks' only real challenger, has to get customers to try out its delivery service, and "hope to retain them based on the convenience and value,” said Pete Read, CEO of Global Growth Markets. [image: ImagineChina]

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Is Korea’s retail sector future-proof?

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27-Nov-18 E-commerce is reshaping retail and threatens to displace traditional shopping. Korea’s retail sector is thriving in the face of this upheaval, with 6% growth in 2018. Improved relations with China have driven 34% duty-free sales growth. [image: Shutterstock / Retail In Asia]

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