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iPhone 16 series to be available in Indonesia next month

Mei Ling Tan March 27, 2025

Teach giant Apple announced that the iPhone 16 will be available in Indonesia from April 11, indicating the sales ban in Southeast Asia’s biggest economy had been lifted. The government…

Mobilewalla Launches Market Flow in Asia

Mei Ling Tan March 27, 2025

Following its success in the United States (US), this solution is set to transform how Asian communication services and network infrastructure providers develop strategies in an increasingly competitive landscape. Market…

Stocks start week in green

Mei Ling Tan March 27, 2025

Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index rose 0.64% to 1,330.32 points Monday. The index closed 8.44 points higher after dropping 2.05 points in the previous session. Trading on the Ho Chi Minh Stock…

Fruit, vegetable exports decline for 3rd straight month

Mei Ling Tan March 26, 2025

Exports of fruit and vegetables fell by 10.5% year-on-year in March to an estimated US$421 million, marking the third consecutive month of decline. They had decreased by 5.2% to $416…

China’s largest coffee chain Luckin Coffee establishes exclusive coconut island in Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan March 26, 2025

China’s largest coffee chain Luckin Coffee has signed an agreement with Indonesia’s Banggai Islands Regency, making it the exclusive premium origin of coconut milk for its flagship Coconut Latte. The…

Dollar rises against dong

Mei Ling Tan March 26, 2025

The U.S. dollar edged up against the Vietnamese dong Tuesday morning while it hit a three-week high against major peers. Vietcombank sold the greenback at VND25,820, up 0.04% from Monday.…

Australia’s Mobile Revenue to Grow, Driven by 5G Expansion

Mei Ling Tan March 25, 2025

This growth will be driven by an increase in revenue from mobile data services, according to GlobalData. GlobalData’s research shows that the growth in revenue from mobile data services will offset the…

Singapore experiences warmest year on record in 2024

Mei Ling Tan March 25, 2025

In 2024, Singapore’s annual average temperature was 28.4 degrees Celsius, making it the warmest year on record, tied with 2019 and 2016, according to the Singaporean National Environment Agency. According…

Global Telecom Equipment Revenues Fell 11% in 2024

Mei Ling Tan March 24, 2025

This indicates the largest annual decline in over 20 years, with a decline of over 20% seen back in 2002. This has led to a total equipment revenue decrease of…

Scaling Infrastructure to Support AI Growth in Japan, Indonesia, and Singapore

Mei Ling Tan March 24, 2025

Nationally, projections indicate that AI investments in APAC are expected to reach USD 110 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% from 2023 to…

Synlait Milk returns to profitability as sales soar

Mei Ling Tan March 24, 2025

Synlait Milk swung back to profitability amid a double-digit increase in sales during the fiscal first half. The company’s revenue for the six months ended January 31 jumped 16 percent…

Campari sells stake in whisky brand, Howler Head

Mei Ling Tan March 24, 2025

Campari Group has sold its stake in the whisky brand Howler Head to Infinium Spirits, a US-based owner of premium spirits. Financial details of the transaction were not disclosed. Campari…

Thailand to tax influencers and online sellers

Mei Ling Tan March 24, 2025

The Thai Revenue Department has urged social media influencers and online sellers to file their annual income tax by the end of March to avoid fines and penalties. Director-General Pinsai…

Finnair and DB Schenker join forces in reducing GHG emissions for cargo transport

Mei Ling Tan March 24, 2025

Finnair and DB Schenker have initiated their sustainability collaboration by signing an agreement for DB Schenker to purchase nearly 400 tons of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equaling approximately 120 tons…

Thailand to lift 53-year ban on afternoon alcohol sales

Mei Ling Tan March 21, 2025

Thailand is set to ease its restrictions on alcohol sales and advertising in an effort to support the beverage industry and boost tourism. Lawmakers of the House of Representatives on…

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