According to China's National Bureau of Statistics, the entrepreneur confidence index in China increased to 120.1 in the third quarter of 2009: an increase of 9.9 points compared with that of previous quarter.

According to data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics, due to factors such as the economic slowdown, decreased exports, and falling share prices, China's retail sales in the first two months of 2009 only increased by 15.2% year-on-year.

China-based eFuture is working with Beijing Wangku Hutong Information Technology Company to launch Jindian.com.cn, a B2B platform for small to medium-size suppliers and retailers.

Avery Dennison announced the acquisition of DM Label Group, a manufacturer of high-quality woven labels with manufacturing facilities in six countries and with headquarters in Taipei.

Chinese electronics retailer Suning has released the "China Air Conditioner Industry White Book 2008" in which the company estimates that the total sale of China's air conditioner market will reach 75 million, of which 34 million will be from domestic companies.

Hong Kong says it will introduce the Product Eco-responsibility Bill into the Legislative Council to provide a legal framework for implementing producer responsibility schemes, with the environmental levy on plastic shopping bags as the first scheme under the bill.

Herbalife announced the promotion of Jerry Li to general manager of the company's China operations.

According to 163.com, Chinese electronics retailer Suning will acquire its competitor Dazhong for RMB3 billion.

Online trading platform Alibaba.com says it recently organized a private sourcing event for international retailer Woolworths Limited in China.

Eric Legros, president of Carrefour China, has reportedly arrived in Chongqing to deal with problems arising from a deadly stampede that occurred at Carrefour's Chongqing outlet on November 10.