Gasoline prices on Thursday increased after hitting a six-month low last week while diesel remained steady. The popular gasoline RON95 gained 2.24% to VND20,080 (US$0.79) per liter. Biofuel E5 RON92…
has opened its first location in the Philippines at Manila’s Parqal Mall. The two-story restaurant seats 90 guests and features a full bar and table service, blending Texas-style barbecue with…
Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC) posted strong double-digit growth in 2024, with its coffee and tea brands playing a key role in driving revenue and profits. The company’s revenue rose 10.6…
Indonesian coffee chain Fore, backed by East Ventures, has launched an initial public offering (IPO) to expand domestically and internationally. The company said it is capitalizing on the expanding middle…
The Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing two suppliers, that Costco Wholesale is pressuring mainland China suppliers to cut prices in response to US tariffs. This follows Beijing officials meeting with…
Hanes is expanding into athleisure with Hanes Moves, a new collection designed to bring the brand’s “signature comfort” into activewear. The range includes athletic-inspired innerwear and apparel for men, women…
Zara, the Spanish fashion giant, is set to open its first Zacaffe location in South Korea this May, launching inside the brand’s newly renovated flagship store in Myeong-dong, Seoul. The…
For the first time ever, students at the Vietnam National University in Hanoi can apply for an exchange semester at China’s Tsinghua University, the nation’s top university and the most…
PepsiCo has signed a definitive agreement to acquire probiotic soda brand Poppi for US$1.95 billion. The transaction amount includes $300 million of anticipated cash tax benefits for a net purchase…
China’s retail sales growth quickened in January-February in a welcome sign for policymakers’ efforts to boost domestic consumption even as joblessness rose and factory output eased, underscoring the strains on…
California-based lifestyle brand Ugg has launched a sandal collection, GoldenRise, in partnership with K-pop girl group NewJeans’ member, Hanni. The GoldenRise has a customizable strap that can be worn three…
Chinese milk tea brand Chagee is facing criticism for apparently adopting the ‘nine-dash line’ in its digital app while it prepares to launch in Vietnam. According to local reports, Vietnamese…
Hermes has opened a new store in Jakarta, Indonesia, located in Plaza Indonesia. Designed by Paris-based RDAI, the space showcases the French luxury house’s 16 metiers (artisinal expertise) in a…
As we await the stable release of iOS 18.4 in April, the beta versions are already giving us a solid preview of what’s coming. The latest beta release reveals a useful new feature for…
A delivery driver has won $50 million in a lawsuit after being seriously burned when a Starbucks drink spilled in his lap at a California drive-through, court records show. A…
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