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Store fined for displaying non-compliant PMDs for sale

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

A Paya Lebar retailer has been fined $750 for displaying personal mobility devices (PMDs) for sale which did not comply with Singapore laws. It was the first prosecution under the…

US retail sales up solidly

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

The US Commerce Department says retail sales rose a healthy 0.7 per cent last month, a sign of consumer confidence. US consumers have spent more at retail stores and restaurants…

Maxis store designers create ‘retail experience of the future’

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Australian retail design firm Public Design Group and retail consultancy Fitch have collaborated to create a “retail experience of the future” for Malaysian telco Maxis. According to Public Design Group,…

Growth rate down for China retail sales in July

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Chinese retail sales in July rose at a slower rate than in June, although the decline was largely attributed to falling sales of new motor vehicles. Official government retail sales…

Vodafone named ‘national retailer of the year’

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Vodafone was crowned ‘national retailer of the year’ at the Australian Retailers’ Association’s annual awards in Melbourne on Thursday. The telecommunications company said it had made significant improvements to its…

Australian dollar declines

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

The Australian dollar has declined Friday, buying 67.75 US cents from 67.83 US cents on Thursday. Yesterday, better-than-expected jobs data has helped edge up the Aussie dollar as fears the…

Vietjet is named Forbe’s Vietnam’s Best 50 Listed Companies

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

New-age carrier Vietjet has been named one of Forbes’ Vietnam’s Best 50 Listed Companies. This is the third consecutive year that Vietjet has been included in Forbes’ “50 Best” List…

Li Ning profit up as restructure pays off

Mei Ling Tan August 28, 2019

Chinese sportswear retailer Li Ning reaped the benefits of a restructure in the first half of this year, with net profit attributable to shareholders by 196 per cent to RMB795…

Digital Payment Provider QFPay Raises $20 Million

Mei Ling Tan August 27, 2019

Major Asian digital payment tech firm QFPay has raised another $20 million from both existing investors and a new list of renowned names including Sequoia Capital and Rakuten. Sequoia Capital…

Strong retail interest in Asia, but very little action

Mei Ling Tan August 27, 2019

More than 80 percent of Australian businesses have Asia on their radar, but most are failing to generate significant revenue from Asian markets, a new report from Asialink Business has…

The Source Bulk Foods opens Restaurant in Singapore

Mei Ling Tan August 27, 2019

Australia’s largest bulk foods and zero waste retailer The Source Bulk Foods has unveiled its first outlet in Singapore. Located at Cluny Court, the store will carry a wide range…

Lee Garden Three boost Hysan Sales

Mei Ling Tan August 27, 2019

Mall owner Hysan Development has boosted turnover by 9.1 percent to HK$2.086 billion on the back of its newest development, Lee Garden Three contributing its first full accounting period. Underlying…

JD exceeds Show Fantastic Growth Numbers

Mei Ling Tan August 27, 2019

Chinese e-commerce giant JD exceeded revenue expectations in the June quarter, net sales up by 23 per cent to 50.28 billion yuan (US$21.28 billion). The company has cited forays into…

Yue Yuen to move more production into SE Asia as trade war continues

Mei Ling Tan August 27, 2019

Hong Kong-listed footwear manufacturer Yue Yuen Industries says it expects to move more of its manufacturing from China to other Southeast Asia countries as the US-China trade conflict shows no…

Starbucks Korea profit up with 28 percent

Mei Ling Tan August 27, 2019

Starbucks Korea has reported a 28-per-cent year-on-year jump in its operating profit in the first half of the year amid rising appetite for premium coffee, discount store chain E-Mart said…

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Li Ning profit up as restructure pays off

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