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5G Will Give Some Retailers an Edge. Others Will Fall Behind.

Retailers using the latest 5G technology in markets like China will be poised to benefit from new efficiencies and pioneer new experiences. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.

China

5G Will Give Some Retailers an Edge. Others Will Fall Behind.

Retailers using the latest 5G technology in markets like China will be poised to benefit from new efficiencies and pioneer new experiences. Read China Decoded to make sense of the market.


Beauty

Tencent-Backed Plastic Surgery App SoYoung Files for US IPO

The firm could raise around $300 million in the planned offering, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Beauty

Tencent-Backed Plastic Surgery App SoYoung Files for US IPO

The firm could raise around $300 million in the planned offering, according to sources familiar with the matter.


Global Markets

Chinese Shopping Platform Pinduoduo Prices US IPO At Top Of Range

The Tencent-backed company has raised $1.6 billion in the second-biggest US float by a Chinese firm this year, according to sources.

Global Markets

Chinese Shopping Platform Pinduoduo Prices US IPO At Top Of Range

The Tencent-backed company has raised $1.6 billion in the second-biggest US float by a Chinese firm this year, according to sources.


Financial Markets

Chinese Fashion E-Commerce Firm Meili Seeks $500 Million in IPO

The Chinese e-commerce platform is seeking an initial public offering in New York for the second half of this year, according to sources.

Financial Markets

Chinese Fashion E-Commerce Firm Meili Seeks $500 Million in IPO

The Chinese e-commerce platform is seeking an initial public offering in New York for the second half of this year, according to sources.


China

Tencent-Backed Little Red Book Seeks $200 Million in Funding

The women-focused e-commerce site, valued at over $2.5 billion, aims to quicken its expansion in a heated e-commerce space.

China

Tencent-Backed Little Red Book Seeks $200 Million in Funding

The women-focused e-commerce site, valued at over $2.5 billion, aims to quicken its expansion in a heated e-commerce space.


Retail

Walmart Bets on Tencent in China Payment War

Walmart said it had dropped Alibaba-linked Alipay after agreeing a tie-up with Tencent to use its popular WeChat payment system.

Retail

Walmart Bets on Tencent in China Payment War

Walmart said it had dropped Alibaba-linked Alipay after agreeing a tie-up with Tencent to use its popular WeChat payment system.


Technology

Tencent Profit Beats Estimates

The company almost doubled net income to a record $3.3 billion driven by its vast social networks WeChat and QQ.

Technology

Tencent Profit Beats Estimates

The company almost doubled net income to a record $3.3 billion driven by its vast social networks WeChat and QQ.


Global Markets

Alibaba, Tencent Rally Troops Amid $10 Billion Retail Battle

China’s tech giants, worth a combined $1 trillion, are on a retail investment binge, forcing merchants to choose sides amid a battle for shoppers’ digital wallets.

Global Markets

Alibaba, Tencent Rally Troops Amid $10 Billion Retail Battle

China’s tech giants, worth a combined $1 trillion, are on a retail investment binge, forcing merchants to choose sides amid a battle for shoppers’ digital wallets.


Financial Markets

Tencent to Invest $1.6 Billion in Menswear Firm Heilan, Sources Say

JD.com and Vipshop were among investors to acquire almost 10 percent of the company for 5 billion yuan, as Tencent pushes into retail to compete with Alibaba.  

Financial Markets

Tencent to Invest $1.6 Billion in Menswear Firm Heilan, Sources Say

JD.com and Vipshop were among investors to acquire almost 10 percent of the company for 5 billion yuan, as Tencent pushes into retail to compete with Alibaba.  


Technology

Bits & Bytes | Digital-Only Magazine Covers, Fashion and Wearables

This week, digital magazine covers are bringing media brands into the new age, while fashion's love affair with wearables may be over.

Technology

Bits & Bytes | Digital-Only Magazine Covers, Fashion and Wearables

This week, digital magazine covers are bringing media brands into the new age, while fashion's love affair with wearables may be over.