The Impact of Consumer Protection Laws on Business Practices

Consumer protection laws have a profound impact on business practices
Evergrande winding-up lawsuit in Hong Kong adjourned to Nov 7

Hong Kong’s High Court approved on Monday an application by China Evergrande Group (3333.HK) and its major offshore credit group to adjourn a winding-up petition against it to Nov. 7.
EXCLUSIVE Nike to fully exit Russia, will scale down over coming months

U.S. sportswear maker Nike (NKE.N) is making a full exit from Russia, three months after suspending its operations there, the company said in an emailed statement Thursday.
Car sharing and better algorithms – how Uber plans to impress during its investor day

Uber Technologies Inc (UBER.N) will outline its strategy for growth and new business opportunities when it holds its first investor day as a public company on Thursday, after teasing news on a global car-sharing network and improved algorithms to keep costs low.
Alibaba slashes sales outlook as competition bites, demand slows

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd (9988.HK), slashed its forecast for annual revenue growth on increased competition and a regulatory crackdown, sending its stock tumbling 11%.