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Ride-Hailing Service Gojek’s CEO Nadiem Makarim To Join Indonesia’s Cabinet

Mei Ling Tan October 31, 2019

Gojek CEO and founder Nadiem Makarim said on Monday he had resigned from the ride-hailing and payments company to join the cabinet of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. “I have received…

Hyundai Motor May Raise Stake In China Joint Venture

Mei Ling Tan October 31, 2019

Hyundai Motor said on Tuesday it was considering raising its stake in its underperforming truck joint venture in China, potentially joining other foreign automakers in boosting ownership in the world’s…

Apple AR glasses launch in 2020 reiterated as more details emerge

Mei Ling Tan October 31, 2019

Apple is betting heavily on augmented reality is the next big thing and a new report by Bloomberg suggests the public could soon see the results of years of development. According to…

Niantic confirms Pokemon GO online player battles are coming in 2020

Mei Ling Tan October 31, 2019

Niantic has been planning to implement a PvP system in Pokemon GO for quite some time now. The new gameplay mechanic is not yet ready for prime time, but Niantic…

Uniqlo to open first Vietnam store in Saigon

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

Japanese casual wear retailer Uniqlo plans to open a 3,000-square-meter store in downtown HCMC at the end of this year. Its first store in the country, at Parkson Saigon Tourist…

Textile sector stuck at bottom of value chain

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

The textile industry, Vietnam’s key exporter, faces hurdles to further development since it is stuck in the low-value segment of the supply chain. Nguyen Thi Xuan Thuy, director of the…

Starbucks closes seven Hanoi stores over contaminated water

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

Coffee shop giant Starbucks has temporarily closed seven stores in Hanoi’s southwestern districts over the ongoing oil contamination crisis. A customer service agent said Friday that the closed stores are…

Lazada, Tiki locked in delivery speed race

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

Giants Lazada and Tiki are racing to reduce their delivery times as competition heats up in Vietnam’s e-commerce market. Singapore-based Lazada Friday launched a 4-hour delivery service for flowers in…

Giordano sales down across China

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

Giordano sales slid by 8.6 percent in the three months to September, or by 7.1 percent if measured by constant exchange rates. Comparable same-store sales fell by 10.3 percent. The…

Indian debut for Make-your-own Magnum retail concept

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

Magnum has launched its first two pop-up stores in India, offering customers Make Your Own Magnum experience. The stores have opened at Phoenix Market City malls in Mumbai and Chennai.…

Cebu Pacific to launch direct flights between Puerto Princesa and Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

Budget Carrier Cebu Pacific on Wednesday said it will launch in November direct flights between Puerto Princesa, Palawan and Hong Kong “to better connect the province to a wider market…

Samsung China’s first flagship opens, in front of Apple store

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

Samsung China has opened its first flagship experience store in the market – and it is right opposite its archrival. The almost 1000sqm Shanghai store is the brand’s largest in…

Tesco Malaysia marks 60-store milestone in country

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

Tesco Malaysia has opened its 60th store. The more-than 2000sqft store at Wangsa Walk is the retailer’s largest in the country, with recent changes in regulations reducing costs for an…

Luk Fook sales plunge in Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

Jeweler Luk Fook Holdings has revealed its September-quarter Hong Kong sales plunged 39 percent, dragging group-wide sales down by 37 percent. Chairman and CEO Wai Sheung Wong said in a…

Cartier Capsule Exhibition “Into the Wild” opens doors in Macau

Mei Ling Tan October 30, 2019

Cartier has partnered with DFS Group to open the first-ever Cartier Capsule Exhibition ‘Into the Wild’ in Macau City of Dreams, featuring the Panthere de Cartier The Cartier Capsule Exhibition…

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Ride-Hailing Service Gojek’s CEO Nadiem Makarim To Join Indonesia’s Cabinet

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Apple AR glasses launch in 2020 reiterated as more details emerge

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Uniqlo to open first Vietnam store in Saigon

Textile sector stuck at bottom of value chain

Starbucks closes seven Hanoi stores over contaminated water

Lazada, Tiki locked in delivery speed race

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Indian debut for Make-your-own Magnum retail concept

Cebu Pacific to launch direct flights between Puerto Princesa and Hong Kong

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