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How Sustainable Fashion Will Affect Asia

Mei Ling Tan September 2, 2019

The impact of climate change, plastic pollution and poor working conditions are subjects that are frequently covered by news outlets across the world. The airing of David Attenborough’s Blue Planet…

Big Data and Artificial Intelligence are Set to Transform Accounting and Finance

Mei Ling Tan September 2, 2019

Spreadsheets were arguably the killer app for personal computers, and accounting software is commonly used. However, that hasn’t changed day to day operations of businesses or the lives of individuals.…

SA names first plastic-free precincts

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

Adelaide’s first three retail precincts to go plastic-free have been named with the South Australian government declaring now is the time to remove and replace single-use items. The Adelaide Central…

Crocodile Garments wary of double whammy

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

Chinese apparel retailer Crocodile Garments has warned investors it expects its annual results to “deteriorate greatly” from last year due to a double whammy. On the one hand, there has…

Tarocash, owner of YD looking to expand

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

Retail Apparel Group-owner The Foschini Group has lauded the Australian retail market and indicated it is gearing up for further expansion throughout Australia and New Zealand. The South African retail…

International retailers rethink strategy for Black Friday

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

The growth of major sales events such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day is changing the shape of peak season, according to a new survey from marketing…

Gucci makeup line about to launch in Singapore

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

Gucci Makeup by Alessandro Michele is set to launch in Singapore next month. The new makeup line has its roots in the unassuming harmony of the creative director’s work as…

VIPShop reaps rewards from a strong apparel focus

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

Chinese discount retailer VIPShop Holdings achieved an 11 percent boost in active customers in the second quarter and a 33-per-cent increase in orders. The online company now boasts 33.1 million…

Habitat by Honestbee stores planned for more Asian locations

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

The futuristic Habitat by Honestbee grocery retail format is set for expansion across Asia provided Honestbee can secure court protection from its creditors. Honestbee, which has debts estimated in the…

Technology, Zoff boost Retail Asia’s bottom line

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

Technology adoption, contributions from fast-growing eyewear chain Zoff, and burgeoning loyalty programs for Circle K and Saint Honore have been credited with boosting Convenience Retail Asia’s half-year profit by 22.4…

Uniqlo Philippines opens first roadside store

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

Uniqlo in the Philippines has opened its first roadside store, stepping outside of its traditional shopping-mall base. The new 1518sqm outlet at Westgate Alabang, situated 22 km south of Manila,…

Apple is charging employees to get their feedback on Apple Arcade

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

Back in March, Apple introduced its new Apple Arcade service. For a yet to be decided monthly fee ($4.99, $9.99?) subscribers will be able to choose from over 100 new…

Pokemon GO brings back Water Festival, adds two new Pokemon

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

Pokemon GO developers announced recently they have decided to bring back the long-awaited Water Festival this year. The event will take place next week between August 23 and August 30,…

Apple sues company that sells a virtual iPhone complete with iOS

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

We know that Apple is giving away special iPhones to certain security researchers who are looking for a big payday that could add up to as much as $1.5 million. The big…

Greater China Earnings Contribution Triples Says OCBC

Mei Ling Tan August 30, 2019

Since OCBC’s acquisition of Hong Kong lender Wing Hang Bank in 2014, it has managed to realize synergies and significantly grow its Greater China business with the region’s earnings share tripling from six…

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Latest News

How Sustainable Fashion Will Affect Asia

Big Data and Artificial Intelligence are Set to Transform Accounting and Finance

SA names first plastic-free precincts

Crocodile Garments wary of double whammy

Tarocash, owner of YD looking to expand

International retailers rethink strategy for Black Friday

Gucci makeup line about to launch in Singapore

VIPShop reaps rewards from a strong apparel focus

Habitat by Honestbee stores planned for more Asian locations

Technology, Zoff boost Retail Asia’s bottom line

Uniqlo Philippines opens first roadside store

Apple is charging employees to get their feedback on Apple Arcade

Pokemon GO brings back Water Festival, adds two new Pokemon

Apple sues company that sells a virtual iPhone complete with iOS

Greater China Earnings Contribution Triples Says OCBC

Robotic Revolution: Hong Kong Unveils First 24/7 Convenience Store Operated by Humanoid

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