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IIJ, TCCT launch joint cloud services in Thailand

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

Internet Initiative Japan and Thai data center and IT infrastructure provider TCC Technology (TCCT) have jointly launched a new cloud service in Thailand named Leap GIO Cloud. The new service…

Huawei Marine to build backbone network for PNG

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

Huawei Marine has secured a contract to build a national subsea cable backbone network for the Papua New Guinea government. The company will work with PNG DataCo, an operator established…

Samsung permanently halts Note7 production

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

Samsung has officially halted production of the Galaxy Note7, following multiple reports of batteries overheating and catching fire even in devices replaced during last month’s recall. The company confirmed it…

DHL leverages on China’s Belt and Road

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

DHL Global Forwarding continues to enhance its services which leverage infrastructure developed as part of “Belt and Road”, the Chinese trade initiative that could influence up to half of all…

Mobile Banking Users in Indonesia Remains Low

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

Research institute Microsave reported that only 0.73 percent of cellphone users in Indonesia have utilized online financial services. “The figure is lower than those of Malaysia with 5.79 percent and…

Number of Indian tourists to Bali rises by 61.57%

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

The number of Indian tourists visiting Bali has increased by 61.57 percent — the highest rise among all countries — compared to the same period last year, from 72,969 to…

BRI Syariah plans to conduct IPO

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

PT Bank BRI Syariah, a sharia compliant subsidiary of state lender Bank Rakyat Indonesia, plans to conduct an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares in 2018 to boost alternative…

Jokowi Visits Trade Expo Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

President Joko Widodo has attended the 2016 Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) at the Jakarta International Expo, Kemayoran, Jakarta. Jokowi delivered a warm welcome and opened the event. Trade Minister Enggartiasto…

Trade Expo lures visitors with prime Indonesian products

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

Visitors to the 31st Indonesia Trade Expo are sounding out the possibility of buying Indonesian products they consider to be of good quality. Visiting the Trade Expo on Wednesday, Syrian…

Indonesia, Romania strengthen economic ties

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

Indonesia and Romania have agreed to boost economic ties through the signing of a cooperation agreement between the chambers of commerce and industry of the two countries during the visit…

Indonesian President Inaugurates Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2016

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

President Joko Widodo inaugurated Trade Expo Indonesia (TEI) 2016, which opened today at the Jakarta International Expo Kemayoran. Accompanied by Enggartiasto Lukito, Minister of Trade, and Djarot Saiful Hidayat, Vice…

Indonesia’s Indosat Ooredoo & XL Axiata Suspected of Cartel Practices

Mei Ling Tan October 13, 2016

Indonesia’s Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) has ordered telecommunication operators Indosat Ooredoo and XL Axiata to provide more details concerning the establishment of their joint venture One Indonesia Synergy. The…

Thai Union takes bite of Red Lobster

Mei Ling Tan October 12, 2016

Seafood producer Thai Union has made a US$575 million strategic investment in US seafood restaurant company Red Lobster. Golden Gate Capital retains its majority shareholding in Red Lobster. Thai Union…

Harvey Nichols Hong Kong reopens

Mei Ling Tan October 12, 2016

Harvey Nichols Hong Kong has reopened its store at The Landmark following a three-month renovation. Originally opened in 2005, the five-storey store now offers the Style Concierge, a personalised service…

Taiwan’s DaYung’s Tea opening in US

Mei Ling Tan October 12, 2016

Taiwan company DaYung’s Tea is about to launch in the US. It has leased a 1400 sqft (130 sqm) unit at Mill Plaza in Tempe, in Phoenix, Arizona. With 270…

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