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Rakuten opens flagship store on South Korea’s e-marketplace 11STREET

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

Japan’s e-commerce giant Rakuten Inc. has opened an online flagship store on 11STREET, one of South Korea’s leading online marketplaces. It said store aims to provide South Korean consumers with…

Hong Kong’s Q3 economic momentum cools on China slowdown

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

Hong Kong’s economic growth slowed in the third quarter from the second as weak exports, sluggish retail sales and falling tourist arrivals took its toll on the former British colony.…

PlayStation 4 Pro is now officially available in Malaysia

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

Malaysian gamers and fans, you can finally head out and purchase the Sony PlayStation 4 Pro now as it’s been officially released in the country according to an announcement that…

ITU Telecom World Awards 2016 winners announced

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

ITU today announced the winners of its prestigious ITU Telecom World Awards, which recognize excellence and innovation in ICT solutions with social impact. The Awards were announced by ITU Secretary-General…

Jaguar Land Rover October sales up 11% at 46,325 units

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) today reported 11 per cent increase in October retail sales of 46,325 units. The month’s performance has been driven by strong sales of the…

Frasers Centrepoint Trust buys retail podium of Yishun 10 Cinema Complex

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

Frasers Centrepoint Trust has entered into two sale and purchase agreements for the acquisition of the retail podium of Yishu 10 Cinema Complex. The deal is worth $37.8m. One of which…

Duck-Snack Maker Flounders with Weak IPO Pricing

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

One of the year’s quirkier IPOs had its wings clipped after investors’ appetites failed to take off for one of China’s leading makers of popular snack foods made from duck…

Myeong-dong ranked as world’s 8th most pricey retail area

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

Seoul’s Myeong-dong street was ranked the eighth most expensive retail street in the world, according to a report by real estate service company Cushman & Wakefield Thursday. (Cushman & Wakefield)…

China approves 16 duty free arrivals shops

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

China’s Ministry of Finance has approved applications to open 16 duty free arrival shops in 10 international airports and at six land border crossing points, introducing limited competition to the…

iPay you now: Singapore’s millennials demanding mobile wallets

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

Millennials demand faster and easier ways to pay. It seemed awkward at first, as J.D Power Director Gordon Shields recalls it, having to pay using his phone at a local…

7 Tips To Gain More Followers On Instagram For Retail Businesses

Mei Ling Tan November 22, 2016

Retail businesses often don’t know where to start when it comes to getting an Instagram account set up for their sites. However, there are a number of great things you…

ITU Telecom World 2016 highlights importance of collaboration across ICT ecosystem

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

ITU Telecom World 2016 wrapped up proceedings today at IMPACT Convention and Exhibition Center, Bangkok, following an action-packed programme of showcasing, debate, networking and Awards. The event, which was formally…

Central Group Vietnam plans $30m investment

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Thailand’s Central Group plans a $30 million investment for its Vietnam expansion in the next five years. Central Group Vietnam will double the number of supermarkets as well as develop…

President Trump ‘good for Asia’

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Global Brands CEO Bruce Rockowitz is confident President Trump will be good for Asia’s apparel industry. Speaking at the release of the company’s half yearly results in Hong Kong Thursday…

Tencent revenues up 13pc

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Third-quarter revenues grew by 13 per cent to RMB40.388 billion (US$5.951 billion) for China’s Tencent Holdings, an investment holding company whose subsidiaries provide media, entertainment, internet and mobile-phone value-added services, and…

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Rakuten opens flagship store on South Korea’s e-marketplace 11STREET

Hong Kong’s Q3 economic momentum cools on China slowdown

PlayStation 4 Pro is now officially available in Malaysia

ITU Telecom World Awards 2016 winners announced

Jaguar Land Rover October sales up 11% at 46,325 units

Frasers Centrepoint Trust buys retail podium of Yishun 10 Cinema Complex

Duck-Snack Maker Flounders with Weak IPO Pricing

Myeong-dong ranked as world’s 8th most pricey retail area

China approves 16 duty free arrivals shops

iPay you now: Singapore’s millennials demanding mobile wallets

7 Tips To Gain More Followers On Instagram For Retail Businesses

ITU Telecom World 2016 highlights importance of collaboration across ICT ecosystem

Central Group Vietnam plans $30m investment

President Trump ‘good for Asia’

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