Investing in a systematic investment plan (SIP) is a smart thing. In SIP, an investor invests a pre-determined amount into a mutual fund scheme each month. These investments could be…
Hong Kong activewear firm Xtep will open new locations in five Indian cities by the end of next year. The firm launched in Bengaluru last year, going on to open…
Malaysian restaurant brand Go Noodle House has launched in Singapore – and is now preparing to enter five other Asia-Pacific markets. The new Somerset outlet is the brand’s second overseas…
Hong Kong International Airport has launched an online concierge service called Luxury Reserve. The concierge concept allows customers to choose duty-free purchases at home via HKIA’s e-Shop Luxury Reserve and…
Singapore’s first Greek fast-casual concept, Supergreek, has opened at Raffles City. Supergreek’s menu features a wide selection of healthy Greek dishes, including the popular Geek street food Souvlaki and homemade…
Manila-based food-and-beverage kiosk operator Fruitas has grown its store network to 1036. The company, with a portfolio of banners, including Buko ni Fruitas, Juice Avenue, Black Pearl, and Johnn Lemon,…
Noble Vici Group is planning to deploy smart IoT-enabled self-service barista coffee machines throughout Southeast Asia. The V-More Xpress machines perform real-time analytic data collection through the firm’s IoT platform…
Security-label technology has been launched in South Korea that can prevent “label replacement” on clothing preventing counterfeit items being disguised as genuine. The state-run Korea Minting, Security Printing and ID…
Upmarket British department store firm Fortnum & Mason has enjoyed double-digit growth this financial year largely driven by its operations in Asia. The company’s 2018/19 financial statements show strong international…
Hong Kong-listed fashion retailer Esprit has announced a joint venture business to take over the marketing and retailing of its products in Mainland China. Through a subsidiary called Million Success,…
Vietnam should improve its workforce quality and create better jobs if it’s to escape the middle-income trap, experts say. As of 2018, only 12 percent of jobs in Vietnam were…
Cars assembled and produced in Vietnam cost 20 percent more than in Thailand and Indonesia because a large number of parts have to be imported. Do Thu Hoang, Vice President…
Rising prices of pork and processed meat raised the November consumer price index (CPI) a record 0.96 percent over the previous month. Dwindling supply of pork following the African swine flu…
The Dong Hoi Airport’s capacity should be increased four-fold to 2 million passengers a year, the Transport Ministry says. Le Dinh Tho, Deputy Minister of Transport, said at a meeting…
Apple is trying to make Shazam, its rather new acquisition, more popular among audiophiles and music lovers in general. The Cupertino-based company now offers a six-month trial to all new Apple…
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