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Apple could be forced to use USB-C ports on older iPhone models in India

Mei Ling Tan December 6, 2023

Just as the EU did with its common charger rule that led Apple to equip the iPhone 15 series with USB-C ports replacing the company’s proprietary Lightning ports, India added a similar rule…

Beeper Mini is a new app for iMessage on Android that turns your phone number into a blue bubble

Mei Ling Tan December 6, 2023

Blue bubble mania continues with the release of a new app that lets you use iMessage on Android. However, this app differs from the rest in that it allows you…

Rice export prices soar to new record

Mei Ling Tan December 6, 2023

Vietnam rice export prices have reached a new peak of US$663 per ton, the highest price in the world right now, amid rising global demand. On Monday prices rose 2%…

Coffee exports hoped to set new record

Mei Ling Tan December 6, 2023

Vietnam’s coffee exports in 2023 are expected to break the record of US$4 billion in export value set in the previous year. According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural…

Dollar gains little against dong

Mei Ling Tan December 6, 2023

The U.S. dollar rose against the Vietnamese dong Wednesday morning. Vietcombank sold the dollar at VND24,450, up 0.08% from Tuesday. The State Bank of Vietnam raised its reference rate by…

Strava brings free messaging to iOS and Android

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2023

Strava made an exciting move this week, announcing messaging for iOS and Android users. The popular mobile app for athletes revealed a new feature that will be available for free to…

Google Messages begins to roll out a redesigned split-level text field with shortcuts

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2023

In addition to the many new features coming to Google Messages soon in honor of RCS surpassing one billion monthly active users, the app is also preparing to unveil an update to…

WhatsApp now lets iOS users share media in original quality

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2023

WhatsApp isn’t known for the quality of media files people share between them, in fact, the opposite. Although an update rolled out last summer added the option to share videos…

Gold prices return to near historic peak

Mei Ling Tan December 5, 2023

SJC gold prices Monday continued its upward trend and is now close to its historic peak secured last week. Gold bar rose 0.54% to VND74.4 million ($3,069.62) per tael Monday…

Lenskart builds SE Asia expansion

Mei Ling Tan December 4, 2023

India-based eyewear retailer Lenskart plans to open stores in Thailand and the Philippines to expand in Southeast Asia. “We’re looking at opening 300 to 400 stores in southeast Asia in…

Birkenstock opens House of Birkenstock in Singapore

Mei Ling Tan December 4, 2023

German shoe manufacturer Birkenstock has launched its House of Birkenstock in Singapore, marking the first of its kind in Asia. The store, located in one of the Duxton shophouses, combines the local design elements…

Chinese bubble tea chain Heytea arrives in Malaysia

Mei Ling Tan December 4, 2023

Chinese tea brand Heytea has opened its first store at Kuala Lumpur’s newly-opened shopping destination, The Exchange TRX, as part of Heytea’s ambition to have a larger footprint in the…

Italian outerwear label Herno makes global duty-free debut in Korea

Mei Ling Tan December 4, 2023

Italian luxury brand Herno has made its first presence in South Korea, in partnership with Shinsegae International. The launch also marks Herno’s first presence in a duty-free shop. Located on the…

PepsiCo loses tax fight with ATO

Mei Ling Tan December 4, 2023

PepsiCo has been ordered by the Federal Court to pay royalty withholding tax and, in the alternative, diverted products tax (DPT), which would apply. The first time it has been…

Kraft US launches plant-based Mac & Cheese

Mei Ling Tan December 4, 2023

Kraft US has launched its first plant-based Mac & Cheese, strengthening its plant-based portfolio in the market. The range features Original and White Cheddar flavors and is available now nationwide through…

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Apple could be forced to use USB-C ports on older iPhone models in India

Beeper Mini is a new app for iMessage on Android that turns your phone number into a blue bubble

Rice export prices soar to new record

Coffee exports hoped to set new record

Dollar gains little against dong

Strava brings free messaging to iOS and Android

Google Messages begins to roll out a redesigned split-level text field with shortcuts

WhatsApp now lets iOS users share media in original quality

Gold prices return to near historic peak

Lenskart builds SE Asia expansion

Birkenstock opens House of Birkenstock in Singapore

Chinese bubble tea chain Heytea arrives in Malaysia

Italian outerwear label Herno makes global duty-free debut in Korea

PepsiCo loses tax fight with ATO

Kraft US launches plant-based Mac & Cheese

Swiss Banking Giant Sygnum Expands Reach in Europe with New Micar Licence

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