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The Peninsula Boutique reopens at Hong Kong Airport

Mei Ling Tan April 18, 2025

The Peninsula Boutique has reopened a revamped retail space at Hong Kong International Airport’s passenger departure area. The redesigned boutique features a minimalist aesthetic with green tones and Champagne chrome…

Hoka opens its first store in Vietnam

Mei Ling Tan April 18, 2025

Footwear retailer Hoka has launched a store in Vietnam, marking its first physical presence in the market. Located at Ho Chi Minh City’s Saigon Centre, the store is in partnership…

Funko Pop to launch first Southeast Asian store in the Philippines

Mei Ling Tan April 18, 2025

US lifestyle brand Funko is set to open its first Southeast Asian store this June in the Philippines through a partnership with local distributor Funtastik Enterprises. Located in SM Mall of…

StarHub Earns Cisco Certifications, Boosts Tech Leadership

Mei Ling Tan April 18, 2025

These accomplishments showcase StarHub’s ability to provide secure, scalable IT and customer engagement solutions with extensive expertise and a strong service delivery record. With Cisco‘s enhanced technologies, StarHub is better prepared…

Lawson reveals ambitious Southeast Asian expansion plan

Mei Ling Tan April 17, 2025

Japanese convenience store chain Lawson plans to raise its store count in overseas markets and accelerate growth in Southeast Asia over the coming years. The chain is targeting 14,000 overseas…

Indonesia’s e-commerce market tipped to exceed $46 billion

Mei Ling Tan April 17, 2025

E-commerce transaction values are growing steadily in Indonesia, with the market size up from $18.2 billion in 2020 to $40.8 billion last year. According to data and analytics company GlobalData,…

Google Wallet now brings even more notifications to your lock screen

Mei Ling Tan April 17, 2025

Google Wallet is getting new features and improvements all the time, which is quite surprising for an app that was initially designed as a simple digital wallet. Over the years,…

Goldman Sachs Benefits from the Turbulence

Mei Ling Tan April 17, 2025

The Wall Street bank increased its profits significantly in the first quarter. The high volatility boosted trading income. Goldman Sachs increased its profit in the first quarter of 2025 by 15…

Dialog Completes Sri Lanka’s First Live 5G VoNR Trial

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2025

This trial showcased a fully native 5G voice experience with uninterrupted connectivity. Expanding on its innovative work in 5G technology, Dialog had previously conducted a lab-based VoNR proof of concept…

Etihad Cargo increases main deck capacity by 18% to support increased demand in Greater China

Mei Ling Tan April 16, 2025

Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has expanded its capacity to meet increasing customer demand in Greater China. The carrier has increased its total flights to…

Combating Deepfake Disruption in Asia

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2025

In Asia, these risks are amplified by diverse linguistic landscapes, complex political environments, and a high penetration of mobile and digital services. According to Grand View Research, the global deepfake…

Victoria’s Secret appoints new leaders for core brands

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2025

Victoria’s Secret & Co has made several leadership changes as the company focuses on strengthening its core brands. The company said the move is part of its “Path to Potential”…

Prada brings Versace home to create Italian luxury contender

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2025

Prada’s deal to buy Versace revives hopes for a ‘made in Italy’ luxury champion after many other family-founded brands ended up in French, Swiss or US hands, and comes as…

Tim Hortons launches retail coffee range in South Korea

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2025

Tim Hortons has launched its retail lineup in South Korea as part of its strategy to broaden the brand’s reach. The Canadian cafe brand’s retail coffee offerings include Original Blend…

Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair celebrates 40th edition

Mei Ling Tan April 15, 2025

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council is set to unveil the seven LifeStyle Trade Events, covering gifts, houseware, fashion, printing and packaging, and licensing. These events will take place from April 27 to…

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The Peninsula Boutique reopens at Hong Kong Airport

Hoka opens its first store in Vietnam

Funko Pop to launch first Southeast Asian store in the Philippines

StarHub Earns Cisco Certifications, Boosts Tech Leadership

Lawson reveals ambitious Southeast Asian expansion plan

Indonesia’s e-commerce market tipped to exceed $46 billion

Google Wallet now brings even more notifications to your lock screen

Goldman Sachs Benefits from the Turbulence

Dialog Completes Sri Lanka’s First Live 5G VoNR Trial

Etihad Cargo increases main deck capacity by 18% to support increased demand in Greater China

Combating Deepfake Disruption in Asia

Victoria’s Secret appoints new leaders for core brands

Prada brings Versace home to create Italian luxury contender

Tim Hortons launches retail coffee range in South Korea

Hong Kong Gifts and Premium Fair celebrates 40th edition

IndiaMart Boosts Spend on AI Solutions, Battling Bogus Listings and Ushering in Enhanced Content Checks

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