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Apple offers tool for diabetics that integrates with its Health app

Mei Ling Tan July 23, 2019

Apple has long been rumored to be working on a way for the Apple Watch to noninvasively monitor the blood glucose levels of its users. This reading is used by diabetics…

Apple Music grows to over 60 million monthly users worldwide

Mei Ling Tan July 23, 2019

Apple Music and Spotify continue to compete for world domination, as both music streaming services claim they have many millions of subscribers. Up until now, Spotify was the supreme ruler…

Fred Segal looking for Asian expansion

Mei Ling Tan July 23, 2019

US West Coast fashion and lifestyle retailer Fred Segal is eyeing expansion into China as its new owner Global Icons seeks to revive the 57-year-old brand. In an interview, Fred Segal president…

New Pokemon mobile game coming to Android and iOS this summer

Mei Ling Tan July 23, 2019

Many have tried to clone Pokemon GO massive financial success, but no AR (augmented reality) mobile games managed to get nowhere near Niantic’s smash hit in terms of revenue. The latest contender,…

Regent No. 1 Retro-Styled Electric Motorcycle To Debut Next Year

Mei Ling Tan July 23, 2019

Sweden-based Regent Motorcycles is an electric motorcycle manufacturer that recently showcased the company’s first product – the retro-styled Regent No. 1 electric motorcycle. The production prototype was unveiled on May…

Watsons Singapore launches store-in-store Retail concept

Mei Ling Tan July 23, 2019

Watsons Singapore has launched a premium store concept at Takashimaya. The 7000sqft store hosts distinct zones encompassing skincare, hair care, health and personal care, with new brands such as Milani,…

MG Motor India Introduces Annual Maintenance Package For The Hector

Mei Ling Tan July 23, 2019

The MG Hector has finally hit the showrooms. It’s the stepping stone for MG Motor in our market and the company is going the whole hog to ensure that the Hector doesn’t fail…

Suning.com ranked China’s most-valuable retail brand

Mei Ling Tan July 23, 2019

Suning Holdings’ retail subsidiary Suning.com has been ranked China’s most valuable retail brand, finishing 13th on World Brand Lab’s 16th “China’s 500 Most Valuable Brands” list. This was the second…

Hong Kong airport Retail revamp Finalised

Mei Ling Tan July 22, 2019

A major Hong Kong airport revamp is planned spanning passenger facilities and retail spaces. Architectural firm Lead8 has been appointed lead designer for the planned Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)…

Bottega Veneta gets a new look in Singapore

Mei Ling Tan July 22, 2019

The Bottega Veneta Singapore boutique at Ion Orchard has undergone a major makeover. The 255sqm store has been fully renovated in time to celebrate the arrival of the first Bottega…

Nam Cheong Place Market gets complete makeover

Mei Ling Tan July 22, 2019

Link’s Nam Cheong Place Market has had a complete makeover, with the refurbished venue containing nearly 40 stalls and an enhanced tenant mix offering premium ingredients and delicacies from around…

HSBC Private Banking Boosts Philippines Coverage

Mei Ling Tan July 22, 2019

HSBC Private Banking continues its hiring drive in Asia with the addition of three relationship managers focusing on the Philippines high-net-worth segment, both in on and offshore locations. In its…

DB Schenker Awarded Best Logistics Service Provider for Road Freight in Asia Pacific

Mei Ling Tan July 22, 2019

DB Schenker has been awarded Best Logistics Service Provider – Road at the 2019 Asian Freight, Logistics and Supply Chain (AFLAS) Awards at the Asia Society Hong Kong Center on June 17th,…

HSBC Private Banking Raises Over $500M in Asia for PE

Mei Ling Tan July 22, 2019

In half a year, HSBC Private Banking has already raised over $500 million from Asia clients into private market investments including its Vision Private Equity 2019 fund. In addition to…

Consumer Fintech Use Goes Mainstream

Mei Ling Tan July 22, 2019

The use of fintech products and services in Singapore has grown substantially in the past two years, though the country still lags China and India by a large margin. The…

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