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SP Telecom to build alternative fiber network in Singapore

Mei Ling Tan May 13, 2019

Singapore-based telecommunications joint venture SP Telecom has engaged PCCW Solutions as a consultancy partner to help design and deploy the company’s planned alternative fiber network. The company has provided details…

LG Aledgly stopping flagship smartphone production in Korea

Mei Ling Tan May 13, 2019

LG’s smartphone business has been struggling for quite some time, but the company is still hopeful of turning a profit. At this point, a sudden uptake in smartphone sales seems…

United Kingdom said to reject calls for Huawei 5G ban

Mei Ling Tan May 13, 2019

The UK government has reportedly approved Huawei supplying some 5G equipment for operators in the nation despite warnings from intelligence agencies and the US government of a potential security risk.…

Vietnam is fastest growing market for m-payments

Mei Ling Tan May 13, 2019

Vietnam has seen the highest growth in mobile payments in the past year, according to the Global Consumer Insights Survey 2019 conducted by PwC. The survey, which covered more than…

Vive Cake Boutique Welcomes Mother’s Day with Artisan Cakes

Mei Ling Tan May 13, 2019

In celebration of Mother’s Day, celebrity-loved Vive Cake Boutique welcomes the special day with an exclusive collaboration with Israel’s premium Body Care brand Sabon, to create a special cake to…

Relax, Eat and Enjoy Special Discounts with Mastercard

Mei Ling Tan May 13, 2019

Want to stay away from the coming summer heat while filling yourself up with your favorite food and drinks? Satisfy your cravings in the comfort of your own home! You…

Asia’s Leading Food & Hospitality Tradeshow HOFEX returns to Hong Kong 7-10 May

Mei Ling Tan May 13, 2019

HOFEX, Asia’s Leading Food & Hospitality Tradeshow will return to Hong Kong for its biggest year yet 7-10 May at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC), where the biennial…

KiKi Tea@Sun’s Bazaar Partnering Iconic Chiu Chow Restaurant Chiu Tang with Summer Pop-up Menu

Mei Ling Tan May 13, 2019

Pacific Place’s popular casual Asian dining concept KiKi Tea@Sun’s Bazaar is presenting a summer pop-up menu in partnership with iconic Hong Kong Chiu Chow restaurant Chiu Tang. Chiu Tang’s Executive…

Seoul mall uses media art To Indicate the Air Quality

Mei Ling Tan May 13, 2019

Hanwha Galleria is informing Seoul citizens of fine-dust levels by using media art installed on the exterior of its department stores. If the fine-dust concentration is at “bad” levels, the…

Alibaba Celebrates its 15th Ali Day

Mei Ling Tan May 10, 2019

Alibaba employees across the world joined together to celebrate Ali Day, an annual event honoring the tenacity and fighting spirit of their colleagues and their families during the Severe Acute…

Naked Wines about to sell all UK stores

Mei Ling Tan May 10, 2019

Majestic Wine is reportedly looking to sell its entire UK retail portfolio to focus on its international e-commerce business, Naked Wines. Bankers at Rothschild have been contacting private equity firms…

Coles launches reusable container for at Home

Mei Ling Tan May 10, 2019

Coles is encouraging customers to reduce food and plastic waste at home with its latest promotion, which is this time aimed at adults. The Coles Fresh Food Container Program, offers ‘container…

Food brands team up on Tmall in New Zealand

Mei Ling Tan May 10, 2019

Some of New Zealand’s most popular food and beverage brands now have direct access to Chinese customers through a new flagship on the online marketplace, Tmall. The online flagship, which…

SoftBank may invest in Reliance Jio

Mei Ling Tan May 10, 2019

Japan’s SoftBank is reportedly in talks to invest up to $3 billion in fast-growing Indian operator Reliance Jio Infocomm. SoftBank’s Vision Fund is involved in due diligence on the prospect…

Xiaomi just patented a weird-looking inverted Notch

Mei Ling Tan May 10, 2019

Since notches first arrive back in 2017, smartphone brands have attempted a range of implementations ranging from wide ones to much subtler water drop alternatives. One thing that hasn’t been…

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SP Telecom to build alternative fiber network in Singapore

LG Aledgly stopping flagship smartphone production in Korea

United Kingdom said to reject calls for Huawei 5G ban

Vietnam is fastest growing market for m-payments

Vive Cake Boutique Welcomes Mother’s Day with Artisan Cakes

Relax, Eat and Enjoy Special Discounts with Mastercard

Asia’s Leading Food & Hospitality Tradeshow HOFEX returns to Hong Kong 7-10 May

KiKi Tea@Sun’s Bazaar Partnering Iconic Chiu Chow Restaurant Chiu Tang with Summer Pop-up Menu

Seoul mall uses media art To Indicate the Air Quality

Alibaba Celebrates its 15th Ali Day

Naked Wines about to sell all UK stores

Coles launches reusable container for at Home

Food brands team up on Tmall in New Zealand

SoftBank may invest in Reliance Jio

Xiaomi just patented a weird-looking inverted Notch

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