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Singapore Scam Victims Top Southeast Asia in Financial Losses, Each Losing an Average of $2,132

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

In a startling revelation, Southeast Asia grappled with an astonishing $23.6 billion in scam-related losses last year, according to the Global Anti-Scam Alliance’s State of Scams in Southeast Asia 2025…

UOB Upgrades Vietnam’s 2025 GDP Growth Forecast to an Optimistic 7.5%

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

Vietnam’s economy is on a remarkable upswing, with the latest data from UOB’s Global Economics & Markets Research unit indicating a booming GDP expansion of 7.52% in the first half…

Singaporean Enterprises Pave the Way for Renewable Energy Revolution Across APAC

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

Singapore is making significant strides in the renewable energy landscape, surpassing its regional counterparts regarding the integration of low-carbon energy sources. A recent survey by ABB’s Energy Industries division indicates…

Shilla Duty Free To Cease Operations At Incheon Airport Amid Financial Struggles

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

Shilla Duty Free has declared its intention to halt operations at its DF1 duty-free store at Incheon International Airport in March. This follows the store’s excessive losses and the concession’s…

Puma’s Data-driven Approach Boosts Customer Loyalty In Southeast Asia

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

In the retail and branding sector, data reigns supreme. It provides valuable insights that can be employed to boost personalisation and foster customer loyalty. Sportswear retailer Puma provides a case…

Familymart Accelerates Taiwan Expansion: 100 New Stores And Revamped Food Section Planned For 2022

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

FamilyMart, a renowned convenience store chain, is stepping up its growth strategy in Taiwan. The company has announced plans to inaugurate 100 new outlets this year, a significant step towards…

Swiss Chocolate Giant Läderach Expands To Hong Kong: Eyes Further Growth In Asia

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

Läderach, the renowned Swiss luxury confectionery brand, has unveiled its first outpost in Hong Kong, situated at the K11 Musea. This exciting venture was made possible through collaboration with Valiram,…

Shinsegae And Alibaba Join Forces: A New Contender Challenges Coupang And Naver’s Dominance

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

The antitrust regulator of South Korea has provisionally approved a joint venture between Shinsegae Group’s Gmarket and Alibaba’s AliExpress Korea. This approval paves the way for a new contender to…

China Mobile International Showcases Global Infrastructure Insights at ACC 2025 Masterclass

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

At the Asian Carriers Conference (ACC) 2025 held in the picturesque Cebu, Philippines, China Mobile International (CMI) unveiled the potential of its global infrastructure in an engaging masterclass. The session,…

Could Ending Vietnam’s Gold Monopoly Lower Prices? Here’s What You Need to Know!

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

In a significant shift for Vietnam’s gold market, the government has issued a decree that allows select banks and businesses to engage in the import and production of gold bars—…

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol Lauds Luckin Coffee for Its Impressive Speed of Innovation

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol has recently extolled the virtues of Chinese rival Luckin Coffee, particularly praising the company’s rapid pace of product innovation. Speaking at the Fast Company Innovation Festival…

APAC Instant Payments Expected to Surge to $170.2B by 2029, Says GlobalData

Mei Ling Tan September 19, 2025

It’s becoming clear that Asia is leading the charge in the world of instant payments. According to estimates by GlobalData, the instant payments market across 14 Asia Pacific countries is…

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder quits, citing loss of independence

Mei Ling Tan September 18, 2025

Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the renowned ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, has announced his departure from the company. His exit comes as a result of the eroding independence that…

L Catterton targets Japan’s furniture sector with stake in Seki Furniture

Mei Ling Tan September 18, 2025

L Catterton, an investment firm supported by luxury goods group LVMH, has entered into a strategic partnership with Seki Furniture, a prominent furniture producer and retailer in Japan. Established in…

Friends forever: Central Perk Coffeehouse to open in Times Square

Mei Ling Tan September 18, 2025

Fans of the iconic sitcom “Friends” are in for a treat as they will soon have the chance to gather for a cup of coffee in the well-known fictional New…

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