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Singapore’s hip enclave Dempsey stays fresh with bigger, better offerings

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

The new Loewen cluster by Dempsey Hills. Quick, name us the coolest hot spots in Singapore. Chances are, you’ll be rattling off places such as Telok Ayer, Keong Saik and…

Ted Baker shines over Holiday Season

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Quirky fashion and lifestyle label Ted Baker has announced enviable Christmas trading results, with retail sales rising 10.1 per cent (10.6 per cent at constant currency) for the eight weeks…

Hong Kong foreign trade undergoes structural change

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Growth in Hong Kong’s import and export trade exceeded the world average for a long time. However, things started to change early last year. There is a “new normal” in…

DFP upgrades Manila T2 duty free shop offering

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Duty Free Philippines has recently completed work on upgrading its duty free offer in Manila Airport Terminal 2, which is used exclusively by national carrier, Philippines Airlines. The T2 duty…

Tokyo Milk Cheese popup at Hysan Place

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Japanese dessert concept Tokyo Milk Cheese opened a one day popup store at Hysan Place on Saturday (January 16). Tokyo Milk Cheese uses Hokkaido milk to create sweets which it…

Apple seeks nod to open India stores amid concerns of slowing sales growth

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Apple Inc has applied to set up its own stores in India, one of the world’s fastest growing smartphone markets, as the iPhone-maker looks to tap new opportunities amid worries…

Divestment of Big C stake to shake up retail industry

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Big C was at the centre of the previous shake-up when it bought the Thai arm of Carrefour, another French retailer, in 2011. Carrefour Thailand’s network of 42 stores helped…

Sales lose sparkle for Luk Fook

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

In the face of a continuing sluggish market, Hong Kong-based Luk Fook Jewellery posted a 25 per cent drop in overall sales in the three months to December 31 against…

Barclays to pull out of Korean market

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

British banking group Barclays will close its Seoul office as part of its global slimming down strategy, an official from the financial regulator said Wednesday. A director at the Financial…

Taste Hong Kong lineup revealed

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

IMG, organisers of the inaugural Taste Hong Kong in March, have revealed a star studded initial lineup of participating restaurants. A lucky eight Michelin stars have been accrued by the…

Lagardère Travel Retail renews Relay concession at Hong Kong Airport

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Lagardère Travel Retail has renewed its news concession at Hong Kong International airport (HKIA) with its Relay concept, being awarded five stores in the existing and new concourses. This win follows…

Myanmar Property Awards 2016 returns for a second year

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Awards gala in Yangon will be preceded by the high-level forum Property Report Congress Richard Emerson of Savills Myanmar, chairman of the judging panel; Terry Blackburn, founder of Asia Property…

Hong Kong Bar uses ‘Drink Exchange’ to set beer prices

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Patrons of Hong Kong’s Rude Bar and Lounge can now experience the rush of Wall Street in a unique experience where demand sets market price for their beers. The Rude…

Indonesia retail sales growth rebounds

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Indonesia retail sales rose 10.2 per cent year on year in November, according to data from Bank Indonesia. The rise followed a lesser 8.7 per cent growth in October, a…

Lotte Mart faces pork probe

Mei Ling Tan January 20, 2016

Lotte Mart, South Korea’s No. 2 discount chain, is under investigation for allegations of unfairly pressuring a supplier into selling pork bellies below production cost, Korea’s antitrust watchdog said Tuesday. A…

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