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US investor buys into Mitra Adiperkasa

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

US private-equity company General Atlantic has made its first investment in Indonesia by buying into lifestyle retailer Mitra Adiperkasa (Map). It has subscribed for Rp1.08 trillion (US$80.5 million) in bonds…

Korean duty-free stores suffer losses

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Korean duty-free stores newly opened in Seoul are losing money as heavy marketing costs erode profits. A review of financial documents from the major players show heavy competition is taking…

‘Forever in Thai Hearts,’ an exhibition hosted by Thailand’s Ministry of Culture

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Thailand’s Ministry of Culture, assigned by the government, joins hand with Siam Paragon to host ‘Forever in Thai Hearts,’ a photo exhibition portraying historical moments of Thai nation to mark…

Honor Malaysia launches first concept store

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

In collaboration with mobile phone retailer TF Mobile Enterprise, technology brand Honor Malaysia has opened its first concept store at Plaza Low Yat in Kuala Lumpur. A spokesman says the…

Jet Airways to fly to Singapore from Bengaluru daily

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Leading private carrier Jet Airways will operate a daily service to Singapore from here from December 14 to expand its connectivity in the Asean region, the airline said on Monday.…

Bridgestone appoints M&C Saatchi Singapore as APAC AOR

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Bridgestone China & Asia Pacific has appointed M&C Saatchi Singapore as its agency of record (AOR) from January 2017 following a closed-door pitch involving four global agencies. This win follows…

Thai farmers receive government loans to stabilize market prices

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Thailand is the world’s second largest rice exporter, and it is confronted by a fall in prices that has mostly affected the rice farmers, with prices hitting a thirteen months…

John Little to close final outlet at Plaza Singapura – 174 years of history at a glance

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

John Little, the oldest department store in Singapore, will close its last outlet by the year end. The store has operated since 1842, and the Plaza Singapura branch since 1979. Robinsons Group,…

CapitaLand Mall Asia Showtime in Cannes

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Targeting global retailers who are looking to Asia to chart growth, CapitaLand Mall Asia has its biggest presence ever at international retail event Mapic in Cannes, France. It is the…

Singapore shoppers look to online shopping for good deals

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

The extended season will lead to an eleven percent ($9.1 billion) increase in online sales to a total of $91.6 billion, according to Adobe’s 2016 Digital Insights Shopping Predictions report.…

China’s personal shoppers are cashing in

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Julie Li is laden with Harrods carrier bags full of cosmetics, but they are not hers; the 30-year-old finance graduate from Beijing is a fulltime freelance retail consultant, something known…

Finnish Hartwall Original Long Drink now in Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Since the summer of 2016 there is new beverage on the market in Hong Kong that originates in Finland – the legendary Hartwall Original Long Drink. This world’s first long…

Hong Kong still tops Asian retail rent rankings

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Tokyo’s Ginza has overtaken Sydney into second spot behind Causeway Bay in the latest DTZ/Cushman & Wakefield Asian retail rent rankings. The annual Main Streets Across the World report tracks…

Globe Telecom to secure controlling stake in Taodharma

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Globe Telecom Inc is securing a controlling stake in Taodharma Inc, a unit of holding company Tao, all partners of Australia-based phone retail store Allphones. The Ayala-led telco disclosed its board…

Instant noodles sales slumps in China

Mei Ling Tan November 21, 2016

Instant noodles, once an easy meal for millions of Chinese workers, is getting less popular. Workers scrapping instant noodles are seen as a symbol of the chaining lifestyle of the…

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US investor buys into Mitra Adiperkasa

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Honor Malaysia launches first concept store

Jet Airways to fly to Singapore from Bengaluru daily

Bridgestone appoints M&C Saatchi Singapore as APAC AOR

Thai farmers receive government loans to stabilize market prices

John Little to close final outlet at Plaza Singapura – 174 years of history at a glance

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Singapore shoppers look to online shopping for good deals

China’s personal shoppers are cashing in

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