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Ford Invests $500 Million In Rivian, a Battery Supplier

Mei Ling Tan May 10, 2019

Rivian announced an equity investment of $500 million from Ford Motor Company. In addition to the investment, the companies have agreed to work together to develop an all-new, next-generation battery…

Airasia keen to buy digital platforms to boost digital business

Mei Ling Tan May 10, 2019

Airasia Group Bhd is keen to acquire digital platforms abroad to boost its digital business segment. AirAsia Group chief executive officer Tan Sri Tony Fernandes said: “For sure…some will be…

AirAsia’s facial-recognition boarding system can now be activated on your smartphone

Mei Ling Tan May 10, 2019

Travelling can be stressful and AirAsia wants to make your boarding experience seamless with its new FACES feature. This is a facial recognition system that uses your face to replace your…

Thai AirAsia to fly to Sihanoukville from July

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

Low-cost carrier Thai AirAsia, a subsidiary of Malaysia-based AirAsia, will launch a direct flight from Bangkok’s Don Mueang International Airport to Cambodia’s Sihanoukville in July. The coastal town will become…

Calvin Klein opening First Multi Brand Fashion Store

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

The first store bringing together the entire Calvin Klein offering in Australia opened over the Easter long weekend at Queensland’s Sunshine Plaza. Spanning over 310sqm and offering a full range…

Pomelo launches first Beauty Line

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

O2O fashion brand Pomelo has launched its first cosmetics line, Beet, solidifying its identity as a one-stop lifestyle brand. Created with women on-the-go in mind, Beet comprises 17 products across…

Ramadan an opportunity for E-Commerce Retailers

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

Online sales in Malaysia and Indonesia are set to boom in the lead up to – and during – Ramadan, according to an analysis by advertising platform Criteo. Based on…

South Korean E-Commerce Under Pressure

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

Mounting losses in the South Korean e-commerce industry are calling local business models into question. Competitive pricing and fast delivery capacities have made the industry an ascendant phenomenon in the…

Asians show greater propensity amongst global consumers in new technology adoption

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

Asians have emerged as the most enthusiastic adopters of new and innovative technology products globally. The latest findings released by GfK from the first of its kind study—the New Tech…

Singapore Airlines Partners With Payments Platform

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

Singapore Airlines has partnered with an Amsterdam-listed payments provider to optimize its payment processes. Payments platform Adyen will improve the experience of booking tickets online or in-app for Singapore Airlines’…

Puma Store in Dhaka marks First Milestone

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

The new Puma Bangladesh flagship just opened in Dhaka marks the sportswear brand’s largest yet in the country. The 2220sqft location showcasing the firm’s latest performance and sportstyle products is…

CapitaLand divests StorHub self-storage business for S$185 million

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

CapitaLand announced today that it has divested its interests in a group of companies that own and manage the Group’s self-storage business StorHub to an unrelated third party. The transaction…

Tesla Reports $702 Million Loss In The Last Quarter

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

Tesla said on Wednesday it would return to profit in the third quarter of 2019 after racking up two consecutive losses in the first half of the year, as it…

500 million users have joined Alipay Ant Forest initiative, planting 100 million trees

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

Alipay Ant Forest, an initiative that has inspired hundreds of millions in China to adopt a greener lifestyle and contribute to the environment. Since its launch in August 2016, Alipay…

Train like Elite Athletes at Under Armour’s Rush & Recovery Experience

Mei Ling Tan May 9, 2019

From the brand that first revolutionized the athletic wear market in 1996 by introducing sweat-wicking fabric, Under Armour is once again changing the performance apparel game. In partnership with Celliant,…

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Ford Invests $500 Million In Rivian, a Battery Supplier

Airasia keen to buy digital platforms to boost digital business

AirAsia’s facial-recognition boarding system can now be activated on your smartphone

Thai AirAsia to fly to Sihanoukville from July

Calvin Klein opening First Multi Brand Fashion Store

Pomelo launches first Beauty Line

Ramadan an opportunity for E-Commerce Retailers

South Korean E-Commerce Under Pressure

Asians show greater propensity amongst global consumers in new technology adoption

Singapore Airlines Partners With Payments Platform

Puma Store in Dhaka marks First Milestone

CapitaLand divests StorHub self-storage business for S$185 million

Tesla Reports $702 Million Loss In The Last Quarter

500 million users have joined Alipay Ant Forest initiative, planting 100 million trees

Train like Elite Athletes at Under Armour’s Rush & Recovery Experience

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