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Japan Postpones Sales Tax Increase Until 2019
This is the second time Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has delayed the hike, which will lift the tax rate to 10…
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Hong Kong Retail Sales Fall 7.5% in April
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Chinese Stocks Surge on Index Speculation
The influential MSCI benchmark index might add Mainland stocks, so-called A-shares, to its roster.
Tokyo Shares Gain
Japanese shares advanced following remarks from Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen suggesting that an…
Asian Shares Rally on Higher Oil Prices
Gainers included Fast Retailing, which vaulted 3.9 percent to end at 28,740 yen. Isetan Mitsukoshi advanced…
I.T Full-Year Net Profit Falls 33%
Markdowns hit profitability as sales slid in the group's home market of Hong Kong.
Growth in Asian Luxury Travel Slowing, but Still Strong
There is still robust demand from travelers in China and India, according to a new report from travel…
Japan Department Stores’ April Sales to Tourists Plunge 9.3%
A stronger yen and a hike in Chinese import duties is biting into Japan's retail business, making it a less…
Lane Crawford, Luxe Guides Offer Themed Trips
The Hong Kong retailer and the guidebook publisher have teamed up to create itineraries for five luxury trips…
Alibaba Opens Japan Merchandising Center
The center provides Japanese companies assistance with areas like sales channel setup, marketing support and…
Japan’s Q1 GDP Grows Faster Than Expected
Despite the jump, concerns still linger about the health of the country's economy. Meanwhile, market…
Consumer Experts Set to Speak at China Travel Forum
Entrepreneur and writer Rachel Botsman and Rupert Hoogewerf, chief executive of the Hurun Report Inc., are…
Controversy Grows Over Alibaba’s IACC Membership
Alibaba hits back at criticism on Thursday.
Alibaba, IACC Expand Anticounterfeit Efforts Amid Controversy
The news comes as luxury brands are departing the organization, reportedly in protest over the fact that…