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Indonesia To Participate In Manila Fame Expo

Mei Ling Tan October 3, 2016

Several Indonesians will be among the master craftsmen from selected ASEAN countries to participate in Manilas premier design and lifestyle event in Pasay City, the Philippines, from October 20 to…

Sarinah Celebrates National Batik Day

Mei Ling Tan October 3, 2016

Renowned retailer of traditional Indonesian products, Sarinah will celebrate National Batik Day on Sunday, 2nd October 2016 which will commence from 6:30 A.M. – 10 A.M. at its Thamrin department…

15 New Generation SMEs To Be Featured In Manila FAME

Mei Ling Tan October 3, 2016

In support of local handcraft ateliers under the Design for Exports Program, the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM) has recently enjoined 15 local manufacturers in a product…

Eisai Provisions “EMILY” Smartphone App to Support Living with Epilepsy in Japan

Mei Ling Tan October 3, 2016

Eisai Co., Ltd. announced today that it has commenced provision of the “EMILY” smartphone app in Japan to enable people with epilepsy and their families to enjoy greater peace of…

Here’s why Singapore can depend on F&B industry for economic growth

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

It contributes $14.4b to the city-state’s GDP. The food industry has done more than relieving hunger as it has also made huge impact in the overall economic growth of Singapore,…

This new pop up store is a retail experience like you’ve never experienced in Singapore

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

The new pop up store at Tangs Orchard is unlike any you’ve ever seen before in Singapore. A combination of fashion, art and technology, 庄 Zhuang – Home for Singapore…

Xiaomi Products Come to Korean Convenience Stores

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

Ticket Monster (T-Mon), Korea’s leading social commerce platform, announced Thursday that it will be supplying convenience store franchise CU with Xiaomi products for offline distribution. CU outlets have already been…

Xiaomi hopes to open 1000 stores by 2020

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

To date, Xiaomi has focused overwhelmingly on internet sales of its smartphones and media devices in order to keep costs down. Even its tiny retail footprint has largely been limited…

The Exploratorium To mount “Best of The Season, You Can Grab and Go” campaign

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

Siam Discovery The Exploratorium, the biggest arena of lifestyle experiments which allows any visitor to experiment, create and cultivate, is now mounting the biggest trends update campaign of the year:…

Digital Revolution to Add $150b to Indonesia’s Economy by 2025

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

Digitalization is expected to boost productivity, especially in five major sectors: manufacturing, retail, transportation, mining and agriculture. “Just as an example, a digital procurement system can predict demand for equipment in…

Sharia Finance Sees Promising Future

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

The Financial Services Authority (OJK) says that the sharia finance still sees promising future despite the slowing down of global economic growth. “I’m optimistic on the promising future of the…

Indonesia receives awards at South Africa Tourism Fair

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

Indonesia won two prestigious awards at the largest tourism market and exhibition, entitled “the Gateway Show”, in Johannesburg South Africa, which ran from September 23-25, 2016. Deputy Assistant of European,…

Indonesian coffee potential grows unlimited

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

The Australian Ambassador to Indonesia, Paul Grigson, who is also a coffee connoisseur, said the potential in unlimited for the Indonesian coffee agriculture and industry. In a press release from…

Rupiah weakens 43 points against USD

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

The rupiah weakened 43 points to close at 13,015 per US dollar in the Jakarta interbank spot market on Friday evening, compared with the previous close of 12,972. “The rupiahs…

Government raises excise taxes on tobacco

Mei Ling Tan October 1, 2016

The government of Indonesia has raised the excise tax tariffs on tobacco. The Finance Ministers Regulation, No.147/PMK.010/2016, was issued in this respect. In the new policy, the highest tobacco excise duty…

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