Alibaba Vs. Amazon in Korea
There are increasing indications that suggest that Alibaba and Amazon, the two largest e-commerce companies in the world, are ready to enter the...
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The Week That Was in NorthAsia@Smartkarma: Bean Counters, Dr. Copper, and Shin Ramyun
What a pleasure in being able to read Dr. Jim Walker's insights on Smartkarma! In his report, World War Three: Part 1 – Falling Fertility, Dr. Jim...
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The FTC Is Going After Major Retailers With Burdensome New Rules
The FTC (Fair Trade Commission) announced comprehensive new rules over this past weekend targeting the major retailers in Korea. These new rules...
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The Week in N.Asia@Smartkarma: Softbank/Charter, Autos and The Most Interesting Tyre Co in the World
JapanSoftbank and CharterPelham Smithers Associates writes in SoftBank (9984) - To Bid for Charter? about Softbank's newfound ability to handle...
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Coupang - Alibaba to the Rescue?
It has been reported in numerous local Korean media in recent days that Alibaba (through its affiliate Alipay) may be ready to invest a significant...
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