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Vietjet and Bamboo Airways Hike Checked Baggage Fees Prior to Peak Summer Travel Rush

Mei Ling Tan May 21, 2026

Vietjet Air and Bamboo Airways, two leading airline companies, have recently increased their rates for checked luggage by 15-25%. This price surge has come into effect just before the beginning…

Sederhana Breaks Boundaries: Popular Indonesian Chain to Launch First Outlet in Singapore

Mei Ling Tan May 21, 2026

Sederhana, a well-known Indonesian food chain, is preparing to open its first Singaporean branch, taking the place of a recently closed restaurant that had been serving customers for almost eight…

Vietnams Gold Market Faces Steep Dive amid Global Bullion Rate Decline

Mei Ling Tan May 21, 2026

Wednesday saw a dip in gold prices in Vietnam, tracking a global decline in bullion rates. Saigon Jewelry Company, a notable player in the market, reported a 0.92% decrease in…

Alaia Boosts Southeast Asia Presence with First Luxury Boutique in Bangkok

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2026

Thai shoppers can now enjoy the elegant and sculptural designs of Alaia, as the brand has expanded its Southeast Asian presence by opening its inaugural boutique in Bangkok. The luxury…

Miniso Introduces Global IP Strategy with Revolutionary Art Gallery in Shanghai

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2026

Miniso, the prominent variety retailer, is intensifying its global Intellectual Property (IP) efforts with the inauguration of the first-ever Miniso Gallery in Shanghai. The new gallery, located in the Bund…

Citibank Korea Records Significant Q1 Growth: Noninterest Revenue Fuels Highest Earnings in Six Years

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2026

Citibank Korea has reported their most impressive quarterly earnings in over half a decade. The first-quarter net income witnessed a significant leap of 61% from the previous year, primarily due…

UOB Private Bank Intensifies Greater China Expansion with Appointment of New Market Head

Mei Ling Tan May 20, 2026

United Overseas Bank (UOB) Private Bank has announced the appointment of seasoned banker Paul Zhou as the Market Head for Greater China. This strategic move is aimed at accelerating the…

SSI Group Sees Profits Plunge as Luxury Spending Goes Out of Style in the Philippines

Mei Ling Tan May 19, 2026

In the first quarter of 2021, SSI Group, a leading luxury retailer in the Philippines, witnessed a significant drop in profits. The company reported a decrease of 58.5 per cent…

Starbucks Korea Leader Axed Over Distasteful Tank Day Promo that Ignited National Fury

Mei Ling Tan May 19, 2026

Shinsegae Group, a major food corporation in South Korea, has terminated the employment of Starbucks Korea’s chief after a marketing campaign sparked widespread controversy on the commemoration of historical pro-democracy…

Singapore Online Retailers Exposed: Dark Patterns Mislead Shoppers into Rushed Purchases

Mei Ling Tan May 19, 2026

In Singapore, three prominent online retailers, namely Boarding Gate, Origin Sleep, and Light In The Box, have been implicated in deceptive practices aimed at manipulating consumers’ purchasing behaviors. These retailers…

Tops Revolutionizes Thai Beauty Market with Standalone Looks Store Launch

Mei Ling Tan May 19, 2026

Tops, a leading retail brand owned by Central Retail, is expanding its influence in Thailand’s thriving beauty sector by introducing an independent Looks store concept. The initial independent Looks store…

NAORA Launches the World’s First Private Expedition Membership: A New Way of Living at Sea

Mei Ling Tan May 18, 2026

NAORA, a new membership-based sailing concept founded by a team of four Belgian explorers, today announced the official launch of its private expedition membership — a continuously moving global journey…

OCBC Boosts Hong Kong Wealth Management Team by 30% Amid Rising Demand

Mei Ling Tan May 18, 2026

The Oversea-Chinese Banking Corporation (OCBC) has announced plans to bolster its wealth-management staff in Hong Kong by 30% this year. This move is a strategic reaction to an increasing demand…

Shopee Slapped with $7700 Penalty for Misleading Free Shipping Promotions in Vietnam

Mei Ling Tan May 18, 2026

Shopee, Singapore’s leading online retail platform, has recently been penalized VND200 million (US$7,700) by the Vietnam Competition Commission (VCC) due to deceptive advertising practices linked to a free shipping campaign…

H&M Shifts Southeast Asia HQ to Kuala Lumpur, Triggers Job Cuts in Singapore

Mei Ling Tan May 18, 2026

Swedish fashion conglomerate, H&M, has recently undertaken a restructuring exercise which has led to job cuts in Singapore. This move comes as the retailer transfers its Southeast Asian hub from…

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Vietjet and Bamboo Airways Hike Checked Baggage Fees Prior to Peak Summer Travel Rush

Sederhana Breaks Boundaries: Popular Indonesian Chain to Launch First Outlet in Singapore

Vietnams Gold Market Faces Steep Dive amid Global Bullion Rate Decline

Alaia Boosts Southeast Asia Presence with First Luxury Boutique in Bangkok

Miniso Introduces Global IP Strategy with Revolutionary Art Gallery in Shanghai

Citibank Korea Records Significant Q1 Growth: Noninterest Revenue Fuels Highest Earnings in Six Years

UOB Private Bank Intensifies Greater China Expansion with Appointment of New Market Head

SSI Group Sees Profits Plunge as Luxury Spending Goes Out of Style in the Philippines

Starbucks Korea Leader Axed Over Distasteful Tank Day Promo that Ignited National Fury

Singapore Online Retailers Exposed: Dark Patterns Mislead Shoppers into Rushed Purchases

Tops Revolutionizes Thai Beauty Market with Standalone Looks Store Launch

NAORA Launches the World’s First Private Expedition Membership: A New Way of Living at Sea

OCBC Boosts Hong Kong Wealth Management Team by 30% Amid Rising Demand

Shopee Slapped with $7700 Penalty for Misleading Free Shipping Promotions in Vietnam

H&M Shifts Southeast Asia HQ to Kuala Lumpur, Triggers Job Cuts in Singapore

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