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Idea introducing carrier billing for Google Play

Mei Ling Tan May 5, 2016

India’s Idea Cellular is preparing to launch carrier billing for the Google Play store, bringing the capability to India for the first time for Android devices. A Google representative confirmed…

Luxury prevails in Dubai’s retail space

Mei Ling Tan May 5, 2016

Despite suggestions to the contrary, luxury retail spending is still rising in the UAE, albeit at a slower pace. Dubai, in particular, is leading the way. In a survey carried…

Samsung Galaxy S7 arrives in Malaysia

Mei Ling Tan May 5, 2016

Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn Bhd announced the official arrival of the much-awaited Samsung Galaxy S7 into Malaysia. Since its global unveiling, the highly anticipated Galaxy S7 and S7 edge have…

South Korea cuts natural gas rates by 6% on lower LNG import costs

Mei Ling Tan May 5, 2016

South Korea will cut retail natural gas prices for households and industry by an average of 5.6% from May 1 to reflect reduced LNG import costs, the Ministry of Trade,…

Mixed fortunes for Dairy Farm Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

Dairy Farm International’s Indonesia operation continues to struggle in food – but Ikea trades above expectations. The Hong Kong-listed company holds a controlling 83.9 per cent share in PT Hero…

Applecrumby & Fish wins $300k funding boost

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

An online boutique that offers all-natural and organic baby products, Applecrumby & Fish has obtained a fresh round of seed funding worth $300,000 from Silicon Valley’s VC 500 Startups. The…

China blamed for Apple sales slump

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

Apple sales slumped 26 per cent in Greater China in the latest quarter, driving the tech giant to its worst result in 13 years. CEO Tim Cook said the Hong…

Yen strength bites 759 Store profits

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

Feeling the bite from a stronger yen, Hong Kong snack chain 759 Store will shut down at least 15 outlets this year and slash its discounts from next month. The…

H&M India opens Swedish brand’s 4000th store

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra hosted the grand opening of Swedish fashion brand H&M India’s newest – at the Mall of India in Noida, near Delhi. The shop is the 4000th…

China fires, Hong Kong fizzles for Coach Asia

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

Coach Asia has reported a strong rise in Mainland China sales in the last quarter – which was eroded by a decline in Hong Kong and Macau. The rebounding US…

Korea to allow four new duty-free shops in Seoul

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

Korea will allow four more duty-free shops to open in Seoul to meet growing demand from Chinese tourists, the government announced Friday. “Four new licenses will be issued for operation…

Apple is losing its charm

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

In a sure sign that Apple is losing its mojo, the company’s second quarter results are unrelentingly gloomy with total revenue down strongly on an overall basis and across most…

North Korean beer sale in China

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

A North Korean beer brand rarely available in China up to now has been spotted on grocery store shelves in cities close to the North Korean border, although the…

BookMeds invited to move into Malaysia

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

Hyderabad-based startup BookMeds, which allows customers across India to order medicines online and have them delivered from their nearest pharmacy, may move into Malaysia. Launched in December 2013, BookMeds is…

Hong Kong consumers favour saving over fun

Mei Ling Tan May 4, 2016

Hong Kong consumers lead the world for their saving and investment mindset, while savers outnumber fun-lovers overall in Asia Pacific. Market research company GFK has found that 54 per cent…

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