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The European Commission has recently accused Temu, a Chinese online retailer, of failing to adequately cooperate during an investigative raid in December last year. The raid was conducted at Temu’s European headquarters in Dublin and forms part of an ongoing…
Midea, the Chinese home appliance heavyweight, recently revealed that it accelerated its production operations to deliver 20,000 air conditioning units to France in a span of seven days. This was in response to the escalating demand spurred by the severe…
Swiss digital asset banking conglomerate, Sygnum, is amplifying its expansion efforts throughout Europe following the procurement of a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license for its Liechtenstein-based subsidiary. This approval paves the way for the firm to…
Judydoll, a renowned beauty brand from China, has made its grand entrance into the European market. This move was achieved through a successful launch on the e-commerce platform, Joybuy, spanning multiple countries including the UK, Germany, the Netherlands,…
Nigel Parsons has been announced as the new CEO of Asahi’s Europe and International (AEI) segment, succeeding Dragos Constantinescu who is set to leave his position at the end of June. Parsons is slated to officially take over during the latter part of this…
Cotti Coffee, a rapidly expanding Chinese coffee chain, has announced plans to venture into the UK market. This move is part of a wider strategy to accelerate the brand’s growth across Europe. Unveiling in London The budget-friendly coffee chain will make its…
Korean cosmetics firm, Olive Young, has recently revealed its collaboration with Poland’s Gabona, aiming to steer its product distribution across Europe. Gabona is now set to manage the distribution network of three of Olive Young’s signature brands: Bioheal…
Korean beauty brand Lunabella has launched its inaugural European flagship store, W Lunabella, in Paris’ Le Marais district. This boutique is slated to be a comprehensive beauty solution center, offering not only cosmetics, but also bespoke consultations,…
AirAsia X, a budget airline based in Malaysia, recently commenced operations on its Istanbul route and has intentions to further extend its long-haul services to Europe in the coming year, according to CEO Benyamin Ismail. This move signifies the airline’s…
Cargojet Inc. has expressed delight in the launching of a direct air cargo service bridging Canada and Europe, set to commence on November 1, 2025. The service will establish a connection between Liege Airport (LGG), an outstanding cargo gateway in Europe,…
Singapore, during the maiden “Europe Conference 2025”, solidified its position as a reliable conduit connecting Europe and Asia, fostering sustainability, innovation, and enduring collaboration across the continents. The Singapore Business Federation (SBF)…
Toko Kopi Tuku, an Indonesian coffee chain, has recently launched its inaugural European outlet in Amsterdam. This expansion represents the latest step in the company’s global strategy, following a pop-up store in Seoul last year. The Amsterdam store is the…
Hong Kong tops the table of the world’s most expensive cities in terms of everyday cost of living. That’s according to a newly-published global survey by Mercer, a company specialising in sharing of ideas and information. Claiming six out of the top 10 spots,…
Anticipation is palpable as analysts and economists unite in their predictions for the European Central Bank’s (ECB) upcoming rate decision on Thursday, with a key interest rate cut looming on the horizon. Yet, the conversation branches out when discussing…
In an attempt to avoid a hefty fine and ongoing legal battle with the European Union, Apple is reportedly proposing to open up its near-field communication (NFC) technology, used for tap-and-go payments, to its rivals. This move comes after the European…
Ultra low-cost e-commerce platform Temu, owned by PDD Holdings has started selling to European markets including France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain and the United Kingdom. The Temu.com website now shows all of these markets on its location drop…
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