The Indonesia Ministry of Tourism will develop Halal tourism in West Sumatra, a province that has a potential for such a concept just as West Nusa Tenggara province, known for…
A live-streamed fashion show featuring 42 looks has marked the launch of a luxury Tmall flash sales channel via app that makes the styles immediately available to shoppers. Alibaba Group’s…
The Philippine 7-Eleven network of convenience stores recorded record profits in 2015, fuelled by new store openings. Parent, listed company Philippine Seven, says it surpassed 1 billion pesos (US$22 million)…
Subject to regulatory approvals, Chinese textile and apparel manufacturer Shandong Ruyi Technology Group has acquired a controlling stake in fashion brand parent SMCP. The Chinese company has signed an exclusive…
One of Vietnam’s largest private tech firms, FPT Corporation is planning to sell a large stake in its retail and distribution units, providing an opportunity for regional players to buy…
Thailand’s military junta has overruled the telecoms regulator for the 900-MHz auction, bringing it up one month to May 27, curtailing public debate on and possibly allowing TrueMove in for…
Singtel has improved its real-time customer engagement capabilities with the implementation of a web chat system from online and mobile messaging platform provider LivePerson. The cloud-based chat solution allows Singtel…
Marui Group is opening a seven-floor retail centre that will take up half of the new Kitte Fukuokadepartment store. With its headquarters in Tokyo and known for its “OIOI” sign,…
TeleponIndonesia.com has great news for everyone making calls to Indonesia! The international calling website now offers more affordable rates for Voice Credit calls to mobiles and landlines in this country.…
Japanese consumer products group Kao Group has formed a strategic partnership with China’s largest online direct sales company, JD.com. Included in the deal is the opening of Kao Group’s cross-border…
Upmarket European outlet company Value Retail is opening a luxury shopping destination near the Shanghai Disney Resort, to be called Shanghai Village. Disney’s resort launches on June 16, but the village…
McDonald’s China is set to be supersized as the US fast food giant pursues growth offshore. The company’s Chicago-based CEO Steve Easterbrook has revealed more than 1500 new stores will…
Global lifestyle brand Sanrio has opened a Hello Kitty Shop at Universal Orlando Resort in the US. Opened in conjunction with Universal Parks & Resorts, the store marks Sanrio’s official…
CapitaLand Mall Trust, an owner of retail malls in Singapore, is the largest listed real estate investment trust (REIT) in Singapore. But, mere size alone does not guarantee that shoppers will…
What’s another PR scandal for the Trump empire? The latest headline involves eldest Trump daughter Ivanka, whose scarves have been recalled by Global Brands Group Accessories, a Trump licensee, for…
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