Hundreds of Hindu nationalist protesters marched in the Indian state of Gujarat on Saturday, prompting the closure of stores owned by several multinational companies caught up in a furore over social media posts supporting disputed Kashmir.The messages were posted last week by the Pakistani branches of firms including Hyundai Motor, …
Read More »KFC, Hyundai upset India with Pakistan affiliates’ pro-Kashmir posts
Pro-Kashmir social media posts by KFC, Hyundai and other global brands have sparked uproar in India, with diplomats saying that the controversy had prompted an apology from a foreign government.Control of Kashmir has been contested between India and Pakistan since their independence in 1947 and the nuclear-armed foes have fought …
Read More »Shanghai caps price on ‘blind boxes’, restricts sales to young children
Shanghai’s market regulator on Friday issued a new directive that puts a cap on the price of so-called blind boxes – popular sealed packages that contain collectible goods – and restricts sales to young children.The Shanghai Administration for Market Regulation said the price of a blind box shall not exceed …
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