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Starbucks Seals Deal with Boyu Capital, Sets Sight on 20,000 Stores in China’s Coffee Market Rivalry

Mei Ling Tan April 7, 2026

Starbucks recently finalised a significant strategic transaction with Boyu Capital, effectively transferring majority control of its China-based operations to the investment firm. Initiated back in November, this strategic move is…

Big Caring Group’s Bold Move: Malaysia’s Biggest Pharmacy Retail Chain Gears Up for High-Stakes IPO

Mei Ling Tan April 7, 2026

Big Caring Group, Malaysia’s premier pharmacy retail chain, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) as part of its strategic plan to strengthen its standing in the country’s…

Chinese Hotpot Giant Haidilao Sees Sizzling $93.9M Revenues in Vietnam, Solidifying Asian Market Dominance

Mei Ling Tan April 7, 2026

The renowned Chinese hotpot restaurant chain, Haidilao, announced that it generated over US$93.9 million in revenue from its operations in Vietnam in 2025, marking a 7% increase from the previous…

Singapore’s Top Used-Car Hub Faces Uncertainty: Dealers Scramble to Raise $53M for Lease Extension

Mei Ling Tan April 7, 2026

Owners of the 76 units at Automobile Megamart, the largest used-car hub in Singapore, are faced with a SGD68 million (US$53 million) bill, due by May 15, to extend the…

U.S. Dollar Slightly Slips Against Vietnamese Dong Amid Global Market Uncertainties

Mei Ling Tan April 7, 2026

On Monday, the U.S. dollar experienced a slight decrease in value against the Vietnamese dong while maintaining stability against other significant currencies. Vietnam-based bank Vietcombank quoted the U.S. dollar at…

Vietnam Gold Prices Succumb to Global Decline Amid Strong Dollar and Stout Job Reports

Mei Ling Tan April 7, 2026

On Monday, the price of gold in Vietnam experienced a decline, mirroring a drop in global bullion rates. This downward trend was seen when the Saigon Jewelry Company lowered the…

Best 5 Social Media Intelligence Platforms

Mei Ling Tan April 6, 2026

Social media is no longer just a communication channel. For many companies, it is one of the fastest ways to understand how customers react to products, campaigns, competitors, and market…

Chinese Dining Chains Spice Up South Korea’s Restaurant Scene with Explosive Growth

Mei Ling Tan April 3, 2026

Chinese restaurant chains are accelerating their growth in South Korea, capturing customers in the major tourist regions of Seoul with genuine Chinese food. This development is fueled by a boost…

TikTok’s $125M Digital Expansion: Chinese Giant to Bolster HCMC’s Tech Sector

Mei Ling Tan April 3, 2026

TikTok, the renowned Chinese social media platform, has pledged an investment of $125 million in Ho Chi Minh City. The funds are intended to boost logistics services, digital commerce, and…

Strawberry Boom: Vietnam’s Berry Exports Skyrocket 2000-fold in 2026, Unlocking New Potential in Fruit Market

Mei Ling Tan April 3, 2026

In the opening months of 2026, the export value of strawberries soared to a whopping US$3.4 million. This figure is a substantial increase from the previous year, with a growth…

BBVA Veteran Alfonso Gómez Takes the Helm as CEO of HSBC Swiss Private Bank

Mei Ling Tan April 3, 2026

Since October of the previous year, Daniel Calado, the CFO, has been temporarily guiding HSBC Swiss Private Bank. However, as of the 27th of April, Alfonso Gómez will assume the…

Google Meet Zooms onto CarPlay: A Hands-Free Meeting Revolution Android Auto Can’t Join Yet

Mei Ling Tan April 3, 2026

Google has recently introduced its video meeting application to automobile dashboards, enhancing the in-vehicle experience for iPhone users. Now, through CarPlay, drivers can join Google Meet calls hands-free while commuting.…

Swiss Parliament Favors Leniency on UBS: Potential Easing of New Capital Requirements Awaited

Mei Ling Tan April 3, 2026

The Federal Council’s impending regulations on banking stability, not anticipated until late spring, have received a hopeful response from a coalition of parliamentarians from the National Council and the Council…

Malaysia’s Food Prices Set to Skyrocket by 50% in Wake of Fuel Crisis, Trade Associations Warn

Mei Ling Tan April 2, 2026

Trade associations in Malaysia are warning that the country’s food prices could potentially surge by up to 50% due to the escalating energy crisis linked to the conflict in Iran.…

New York Luxury Brand Tiffany & Co. Amplifies Presence in Thailand with Opulent IconSiam Store

Mei Ling Tan April 2, 2026

Tiffany & Co, the renowned luxury jeweller from New York, has further extended its presence in Bangkok by inaugurating a new boutique in IconSiam. This marks the esteemed brand’s third…

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Starbucks Seals Deal with Boyu Capital, Sets Sight on 20,000 Stores in China’s Coffee Market Rivalry

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Chinese Hotpot Giant Haidilao Sees Sizzling $93.9M Revenues in Vietnam, Solidifying Asian Market Dominance

Singapore’s Top Used-Car Hub Faces Uncertainty: Dealers Scramble to Raise $53M for Lease Extension

U.S. Dollar Slightly Slips Against Vietnamese Dong Amid Global Market Uncertainties

Vietnam Gold Prices Succumb to Global Decline Amid Strong Dollar and Stout Job Reports

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Chinese Dining Chains Spice Up South Korea’s Restaurant Scene with Explosive Growth

TikTok’s $125M Digital Expansion: Chinese Giant to Bolster HCMC’s Tech Sector

Strawberry Boom: Vietnam’s Berry Exports Skyrocket 2000-fold in 2026, Unlocking New Potential in Fruit Market

BBVA Veteran Alfonso Gómez Takes the Helm as CEO of HSBC Swiss Private Bank

Google Meet Zooms onto CarPlay: A Hands-Free Meeting Revolution Android Auto Can’t Join Yet

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Malaysia’s Food Prices Set to Skyrocket by 50% in Wake of Fuel Crisis, Trade Associations Warn

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