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West Sulawesi provincial government to maximize use of cacao plantations

Mei Ling Tan February 6, 2016

The West Sulawesi provincial government will, this year, maximize the use of cacao plantations to annually produce one million tons of the commodity, according to Provincial Estate Service spokesman Tanawali.…

Furniture giant IKEA loses its trademark dispute in SC in Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan February 6, 2016

There is Samsung of South Korea, Sony of Japan, BMW of Germany and IKEA of Indonesia. Wait! IKEA of Indonesia? Yes, at least in Indonesia, if not worldwide. Furniture giant…

Angkasa Pura has world-class logistics warehouse in Bali

Mei Ling Tan February 6, 2016

State-owned airport operator PT Angkasa Pura-I now has a logistics warehouse of international standard in the Indonesian island resort of Bali, according to the companys President Director, Sulistyo Wimbo Hardjito.…

Malaysia, Indonesia & Thailand to shore up rubber price

Mei Ling Tan February 6, 2016

Asia’s top rubber producers have agreed to cut exports by 615,000 tonnes for six months from March, moving to lift prices that have tumbled to their lowest since the global…

Lippo Malls Trust buy integrated development in Yogyakarta

Mei Ling Tan February 6, 2016

First Reit has entered into a joint venture with Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust (LMIRT) to jointly buy an integrated development in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, from their sponsor PT Lippo Karawaci…

What businesses occupy the most expensive retail space?

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2016

At least 51 strata retail transactions have crossed the $10,000 psf mark, based on URA’s caveat data so far. These transactions took place as far back as 2005 at just…

Logistics operators intensify e-commerce focus in Thailand and China

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2016

Global logistics companies continue to pile into the Asia e-commerce market, with Damco launching a China solution and DHL expanding its growing presence in the region deeper into Thailand. DHL…

Suitors for Casino’s Asia assets will have to face off against Thai tycoons

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2016

French retail group Casino’s sale of its Thai and Vietnam units has drawn the eye of Singapore’s Dairy Farm International Holdings and South Korea’s Lotte Shopping but they’ll need punchy…

Al-Futtaim and Chalhoub Group sign deal to bring Robinson across Middle East

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2016

Al-Futtaim, a business houses headquartered in Dubai, has signed a joint venture agreement with the Chalhoub Group to bring Singapore’s leading fashion department store Robinsons to the GCC and the…

Which is the best Home & Electronics retailer in Singapore?

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2016

Furniture, home appliances and electronics. These are just some must-haves in every home but where’s the best place in Singapore to get them? AsiaOne wants you to tell us where…

Hang Lung Properties’ net profit sinks 56 per cent on lower property sales in Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2016

Hang Lung Properties chairman Ronnie Chan Chichung said on Thursday the developer cut its final dividend for the first time in 16 years amid weak sales in Hong Kong and…

Isobar and Unilever Invite Chefs to Have a Taste of Home this Chinese New Year

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2016

Unilever’s prestigious catering brand, Unilever Food Solutions (UFS) has been committed to delivering specialised food solutions to various restaurants in China since 1994. With more than five million catering businesses…

Alibaba Beats Profit, Sales Estimates on Rural China Push

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2016

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. beat analysts’ estimates for revenue and profit after an online-sales extravaganza and expansion into rural China helped the nation’s biggest e-commerce operator defy a slowing economy.…

Apple turns to India as Chinese market weakens

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2016

As red-hot sales in China show signs of cooling, Apple Inc executives are touting India’s growing appetite for iPhones. In an earnings call in which the company reported meager iPhone…

Uber Tests Cash Option For Bangkok

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2016

Thailand has become the latest country where Uber taxi drivers can take cash from a passenger instead of a credit card. Uber tested its cash payment scheme in Bangkok on…

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West Sulawesi provincial government to maximize use of cacao plantations

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Al-Futtaim and Chalhoub Group sign deal to bring Robinson across Middle East

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Hang Lung Properties’ net profit sinks 56 per cent on lower property sales in Hong Kong

Isobar and Unilever Invite Chefs to Have a Taste of Home this Chinese New Year

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