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Fast rise for Chinese cross-border eCommerce

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

Chinese cross-border eCommerce will rise at a rate of 18 per cent annually through to 2020, predicts market research house Mintel in a new report. Mintel’s Haitao Retailing says Chinese…

Taubman Asia opening centre in Xi’an

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

A modern shopping experience is promised in north-west China’s Xi’an city with the opening next month of a seven-level shopping centre, anchored by a Wangfujing Department Store. The joint development…

Hong Kong International Jewellery Show Opens

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

The 33rd HKTDC Hong Kong International Jewellery Show opened today and runs through 7 March at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). With more than 2,500 exhibitors from…

Ayala Land takes control of Tutuban Center

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

Prime Orion Philippines (POPI), which developed and owns Tutuban Center in the shopping district of Divisoria, Manila, is being taken over by retail and property conglomerate Ayala Land. In a…

Three Indonesians Receive UK Alumni Award

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

Three Indonesian nationals, who graduated from universities in UK, received awards from the UK government at the British Council’s Education Alumni Award 2016 held on Thursday, March 3, 2016. The…

Ford to Shutter Operations in Japan, Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

After pursuing “every possible option,” global auto giant Ford Motor Co. has said decided to close down all operations in Japan and Indonesia by the end of this year. “It…

Telkom Nets Rp15.5tn Profit

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

State-owned telecom operator company PT Telekomunikasi Indonesia (Persero) Tbk., booked a net profit of Rp15.5 trillion last year. The figure reflects a six-percent increase from 2014’s Rp14.4 trillion net profit.…

Indonesia, Philippines and many more sign up as exhibitors for WTM Connect 2016

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

The first editions of World Travel Market’s new “pod” shows – WTM Connect Asia and WTM Connect China, will take place back to back in May this year focusing on…

“Wonderful Indonesia” to join berlin Tourism Bourse

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

Indonesia will participate in Berlin Internationale Tourism Bourse (ITB Berlin) in Germany, March 9-13, 2016. The Indonesian delegation to the ITB Berlin would be headed by Tourism Minister Arief Yahya,…

Sanction for SMS Cartel

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

The verdict delivered by the Supreme Court (MA) that punishes six cellular phone operators is a new hope for consumer protection efforts. For years, the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU)…

Toyota starts production of new engine at its Indonesia plant

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia has commenced production of engines at Karawang plant in West Java. Karawang plant has been built at a cost 2.3 trillion Indonesian Rupiah ($172m). The plant…

Indonesia to reopen banking transactions with Iran

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

Indonesia said it is open to resume banking transactions with Iran following the lifting of economic sanctions against Iran. “Banking relations, an obstacle we are facing, will soon be resumed,”…

Indonesia cuts exports of natural rubber to prop up market

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

Indonesian rubber exporters agreed to cut their exports of that commodity in line with the Agreed Export Tonnage Scheme (AETS) starting March until August this year. “AETS scheme agreed upon…

Indonesian fishery products showcased at Boston expo

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

Maritime Affairs and Fishery Minister Susi Pudjiastuti hoped that the visitors and prospective buyers of fishery products at the seafood exhibition in Boston, the United States, would recognize the progressive…

“Wonderful Indonesia” promoted on sidelines of OIC Summit

Mei Ling Tan March 8, 2016

Indonesias Tourism Ministry promoted “Wonderful Indonesia” brand on the sidelines of the Fifth Extraordinary Summit of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held at the Jakarta Convention Center on March…

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