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JD.com Forecasts Rise in Home Appliance Sales in H2 Despite First Revenue Drop in Over a Decade
JD.com, a prominent marketplace for consumer electronics in China, forecasted an uptick in home-appliance sales for the second half of the year…
New Home for Luxury: Van Cleef & Arpels Unveils Stunning Alexandra House Boutique in Hong Kong
Van Cleef & Arpels, a luxury French jewelry, watch, and perfume company, has recently relocated its Hong Kong boutique from Landmark Prince’s to…
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Ombak KLCC Mall to Ignite Kuala Lumpur Retail Scene with Grand Opening
The retail market of Kuala Lumpur is poised to welcome another addition. Ombak KLCC, a new shopping complex, is slated to commence operations from August 21 in the KLCC precinct. The project, sprawled across 420,000 square feet, will serve as a host for…
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DFI Secures Exclusive Franchisee Rights for GNC Health Products in Singapore
DFI Retail Group is set to become the sole wholesaler, distributor, and franchisee of GNC’s wellness and health products in Singapore. This move represents an extension of the existing strategic partnership between the two firms. DFI will employ its resources…
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China-ASEAN Trade Rockets to $643B in H1 2026 Bolstered by Growing Supply Chain Integration
In the first half of 2026, trade between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) reached an impressive 4.34 trillion yuan (US$643.2 billion), marking an 18.2% increase from the same period the previous year. With an upswing of 24.5%,…
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Indonesia Climbs the Ranks as 4th Largest Food & Beverage Exporter in ASEAN, Eyeing More Global Growth
Indonesia is emerging as an influential player in the food and beverage (F&B) industry. According to Dyah Roro Esti, Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Trade, the nation’s F&B exports have accumulated a value of $6.25 billion. This figure positions Indonesia as…
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DHL Express Boosts Asia-Europe Trade with New Direct Shanghai-Bangkok Flight Amid Rising Indochina Economy
DHL Express, the global logistics company, has recently introduced a new direct flight service connecting Shanghai and Bangkok. This additional capacity expands a trade route that…
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Singapore’s Sentosa Cove: Once a Luxury Haven, Now a Hotspot for Residential Resale Losses
Over the past three years, approximately 64.5% of residential resale transactions in Singapore’s exclusive Sentosa Cove district have resulted in losses, according to data from…
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Bentley Unveils Sneak Peek of Torcal EV’s Interior, Marrying Tradition and Innovation Ahead of September Debut
Bentley has provided an initial, comprehensive view of the interior design of its forthcoming Torcal EV, slated for its worldwide premiere on September 23. The…
Revolutionizing Bangkok Commute: Single Ticket Policy Caps Electric Rail Fares at $1.36 for 2027 Launch
Thailand has announced its intention to implement a common-ticket policy for electric rail services in Bangkok and the surrounding provinces. This initiative,…
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Retailers Strive for AI Traffic Boosts without Sacrificing Customer Data Security
As customers are increasingly leveraging ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini for product recommendations, retailers are looking to capitalize on the opportunity by making their products appear prominently in chatbot search…
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