Web retailers begin to push 'convenience'; E-commerce links to chain stores are tapping into that secure feeling

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The convenience that electronic commerce us bringing to the Asian retail industry is described. The industry, however, faces security problems.

Retail Stores, Innovations, Retail industry, Retail trade

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Finger-pointing marks final chapter of dot-com failure

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Online bookseller Chinese Books Cyberstore Ltd. enters voluntary liquidation after running out of funds.

Organizational history, Hong Kong, Book Stores, Booksellers, Bookstores, Chinese Books Cyberstore Ltd

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Dark days ahead for Asia's Internet firms

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Asian Internet companies are seeing a severe decline of interest on the part of investors, causing many companies to curb spending, cut staff or close altogether. Analysts believe the trend is moving back toward brick and mortar companies which tend to have solid business models and higher profitability. Linkups between online companies and offline firms are encouraged in order to benefit both types of businesses.

On-Line Information Services, Videotex & Teletext, Analysis

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