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Tata Comms launches VR/AR prize for F1 racing

Mei Ling Tan June 21, 2016

Tata Communications has launched a new competition focused on how VR and AR technologies can make Formula 1 racing more immersive for fans. The 2016 F1 Connectivity Innovation Prize is…

India may import pulses from Myanmar, African nations

Mei Ling Tan June 20, 2016

Faced with the highest-ever surge in food prices in the past two years, the NDA government did some brainstorming on Wednesday to devise steps to check prices, especially of pulses.…

Lenovo eyes India as sales plunge in China

Mei Ling Tan June 20, 2016

As part of its plans, Lenovo aims to increase its market share from less than 10% during the January-March quarter by expanding its reach of smartphones in retail outlets. (Reuters)…

CBRE: Hong Kong becomes the world’s highest-priced office market

Mei Ling Tan June 20, 2016

Hong Kong has become the world’s highest-priced office market and Asia continued to top the list of the world’s most expensive office locations, accounting for four of the top five…

Conrad makes debuts in the Philippines

Mei Ling Tan June 20, 2016

Last week, the inspired luxury of Conrad Hotels & Resorts makes its debut in the Philippines with the opening of Conrad Manila. Owned by SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation, a…

Retail sales surge in Singapore as demand for vehicles grows

Mei Ling Tan June 20, 2016

Singapore’s retail sales for the month of April surged 3.8 percent, taking cues from a boost in vehicle sales for the same period. However, the figures missed market expectations of…

Changi airport seeks T3 speciality retail partners

Mei Ling Tan June 20, 2016

Changi Airport Group (CAG) is seeking retail partners to operate speciality/brand name concessions at Singapore Changi airport terminal three departure/transit lounge north. Concession A spans around 78sq m, while Concession…

South Korea prosecutors raid more Lotte Group firms

Mei Ling Tan June 20, 2016

South Korean prosecutors carried out further raids on businesses of the Lotte Group, a sprawling conglomerate at the centre of a bribery probe. At least 10 divisions were raided including…

Benetton Group takes control of Korean operations

Mei Ling Tan June 20, 2016

In the midst of reorganisation to improve competitiveness, Benetton group has decided to take back its distribution arm in South Korea. Both Benetton brands and Sisley have for a long…

Samsung to launch cheapest smartphone Galaxy On7 in Korea

Mei Ling Tan June 20, 2016

Samsung Electronics is expected to launch another budget smartphone Galaxy On7 in Korea in the coming weeks via SK Telecom, sources said on June 15. The model is the Korean…

Cheesecake Factory China opens at Disney Resort

Mei Ling Tan June 18, 2016

US food brand has opened the first The Cheesecake Factory China under a licensing agreement with its affiliate CCD China Operating Corporation. Being run by Hong Kong-based Maxim’s Caterers, the…

Narrow the range, increase retail sales

Mei Ling Tan June 18, 2016

It’s counter-intuitive, but less choice, fewer options and a smaller range of products can often help increase retail sales and customer satisfaction. Who would have guessed? Simplified, narrower product ranges…

Chinese retail sales surging ahead

Mei Ling Tan June 18, 2016

Chinese retail sales of consumer goods are rising, reaching a total worth of 2661.1 billion yuan (US$403.9 billion) last month, up by 10 per cent year-on-year nominal growth rate (9.7…

Park to replace Tokyo’s Sony Building

Mei Ling Tan June 18, 2016

The Sony Building, a landmark in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping district, will be torn down and replaced with a park. This is not the result of a green movement victory over…

BFood sales rise despite consumer caution

Mei Ling Tan June 18, 2016

Malaysian food outlet group Berjaya Food (BFood) has had an 8 per cent rise in revenue to RM139.05 million (US$34.03 million) for its fourth quarter, ended April 30. BFood, which…

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Tata Comms launches VR/AR prize for F1 racing

India may import pulses from Myanmar, African nations

Lenovo eyes India as sales plunge in China

CBRE: Hong Kong becomes the world’s highest-priced office market

Conrad makes debuts in the Philippines

Retail sales surge in Singapore as demand for vehicles grows

Changi airport seeks T3 speciality retail partners

South Korea prosecutors raid more Lotte Group firms

Benetton Group takes control of Korean operations

Samsung to launch cheapest smartphone Galaxy On7 in Korea

Cheesecake Factory China opens at Disney Resort

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Chinese retail sales surging ahead

Park to replace Tokyo’s Sony Building

BFood sales rise despite consumer caution

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