New Government Rules Cover Chinese E-commerce Businesses
China's Ministry of Commerce has drafted the "Network Retailing Management Approach", which will cover more than 40 guidance items surrounding e-commerce activities in China.
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Nongfu Spring Claims CNY1 Billion Loss Over Arsenic Scandal
Chinese beverage manufacturer Nongfu Spring has disclosed to the local media that it is likely to suffer a loss of CNY1 billion as a result of reports of arsenic in certain of its soft drinks.
China Clamps Down On Free Plastic Bags
China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce has issued a circular in which it says that, before May 1 2009, it will conduct a special check on the sale and use of plastic bags in…
Parkson Group Acquires 30% Stake Of Nanning Parkson
The board of directors of Parkson Holdings Berhad has announced that Parkson Retail Group Ltd., its wholly-owned subsidiary, will indirectly acquire a 30% stake of Nanning Brilliant Parkson Commercial Co.
Unified Green Cross Sign For China Pharmaceutical Retail Outlets
A unified "Green Cross" sign for national pharmaceutical retail companies has been launched recently and the first ten units that will use this mark have been designated.
SAIC Issues Four Measures To Regulate Sales Promotions
China's State Administration for Industry and Commerce has issued four measures to further strengthen market management and regulate how promotions are handled at retail outlets.