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HTC experienced massive losses during the First Months

Mei Ling Tan June 4, 2019

HTC’s revenue numbers continued to drop massively between January and March 2019, and to no surprise today the company has confirmed that it experienced massive financial losses throughout the period. Despite seeing…

JJJ Superstore opens at M3 Shopping Mall in Malaysia

Mei Ling Tan June 4, 2019

Bok Marketing will open its fourth preloved goods superstore Jalan Jalan Japan (JJJ Superstore) at M3 Shopping Mall in Gombak Kuala Lumpur. The phrase “Jalan Jalan” in the name means…

Singapore retail sales slipped last Month

Mei Ling Tan June 4, 2019

Singapore retail sales slid by 1.5 percent in March, after excluding motor vehicle sales from the data. According to Statistics Singapore, most retail categories recorded lower sales for the month…

McDonald’s ends food fight in India

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

International fast food chain McDonald’s has bought out its former partner Vikram Bakshi’s 50 percent stake in its Indian operations, ending a six-year dispute. The disagreement arose when McDonald’s India…

Sephora confirms Auckland Flagship Opening This Year

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

Beauty retailer Sephora has confirmed long-standing rumors of an Auckland flagship set to open on Queen Street in 2019. While the retailer launched a local online offering in 2015, the…

Vodafone to sell New Zealand subsidiary for $2.23b

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

Vodafone Group has arranged to sell a 100% stake in Vodafone New Zealand to a consortium of investors for NZ$3.4 billion ($2.23 billion). The consortium comprising New Zealand infrastructure investment…

AllGoods marketplace reaches 1 million listings

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

AllGoods, a free marketplace for Kiwi buyers and sellers, has announced it has reached its one-millionth listing, 12 months after launching. The TradeMe competitor said it has maintained steady growth…

Coles reshaping 200 stores around convenience

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

Coles is ramping up its convenience strategy, with a plan to grow sales on the back of “food-for-now” and “food-for-later” products. As part of this strategy, the brand will convert…

Two million Shoppers to receive first eBay catalogue

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

EBay Australia is mailing its first-ever printed catalog to two million Australian households on Tuesday to remind customers that 90 percent of the products on its platform is brand new.…

Government to recommend vaping as healthier

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

The New Zealand Government is set to publicly recommend that Kiwis seeking to quit tobacco could use vaping as a healthier alternative, with a media campaign set to begin in…

SK-II brings Future X Smart Store to Singapore

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

Japanese beauty brand SK-II has partnered with The Shilla Duty-Free to bring Future X Smart Store to Changi airport. According to SK-II, the smart store merges the latest digital technology…

The Body Shop launches plastic recycling Endeavor

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

Beauty and body care retailer The Body Shop is stepping up its sustainability efforts with the launch of its new recycling scheme that helps consumers recycle their empty packaging. The…

Venture Capitalists invests in Vietnam’s Pizza 4Ps

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

Private-equity firm Mekong Capital has invested in Vietnamese pizza franchise Pizza 4P’s via the Mekong Enterprise Fund III. The franchise was set up in 2011 by Japanese owners and has…

Viettel completes Vietnam’s first 5G call

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

Vietnamese military-run operator Viettel has completed the nation’s first 5G call in collaboration with Ericsson. During the trial, conducted as part of Viettel’s ongoing 5G technical testing program, the companies…

Japan bans handset-mobile service bundles

Mei Ling Tan June 3, 2019

The Japanese government has passed a new bill aimed at reducing mobile prices for consumers and stimulating competition in the mobile market. The new bill includes provisions banning operators from…

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