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All SaSa Singapore stores to close as cosmetics retailer exits city

All 22 SaSa Singapore stores are to be closed down as the Hong Kong-headquartered parent calls an end to six

Ikea India plans more up to 25 more stores

Ikea India is preparing to launch 20–25 more locations, it emerged during a delegation of Swedish royals and businesspeople to

Indian online lingerie retailer Zivame to launch network of physical stores

Online lingerie retailer Zivame will launch 60 physical stores in major Indian cities within the next 12–18 months. The firm

7-Eleven Malaysia plans to take control of Caring Pharmacy

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings is to boost its stake in Caring Pharmacy Group and take control of the

Retailers in Singapore Driving Efficiencies to Free Up More Time for Customers

In today’s fast-paced and constantly changing retail sector, where consumer activity is always evolving, there is much conjecture about the

How to Invest Online in Best SIP Plans

Investing in a systematic investment plan (SIP) is a smart thing. In SIP, an investor invests a pre-determined amount into

China’s Xtep arrives in five more Indian cities

Hong Kong activewear firm Xtep will open new locations in five Indian cities by the end of next year. The

Malaysia’s Go Noodle House opens first Singapore restaurant

Malaysian restaurant brand Go Noodle House has launched in Singapore – and is now preparing to enter five other Asia-Pacific

Hong Kong International Airport launches online concierge shopping service

Hong Kong International Airport has launched an online concierge service called Luxury Reserve. The concierge concept allows customers to choose

Singapore’s Supergreek fast-casual concept opens

Singapore’s first Greek fast-casual concept, Supergreek, has opened at Raffles City. Supergreek’s menu features a wide selection of healthy Greek

Filipino kiosk chain Fruitas opened more than stores after IPO

Manila-based food-and-beverage kiosk operator Fruitas has grown its store network to 1036. The company, with a portfolio of banners, including

IoT-enabled smart barista coffee machines set for SEA roll out

Noble Vici Group is planning to deploy smart IoT-enabled self-service barista coffee machines throughout Southeast Asia. The V-More Xpress machines

Label technology launched to foil counterfeiters

Security-label technology has been launched in South Korea that can prevent “label replacement” on clothing preventing counterfeit items being disguised

APAC driving Fortnum & Mason growth

Upmarket British department store firm Fortnum & Mason has enjoyed double-digit growth this financial year largely driven by its operations

Esprit launches JV to run Mainland China business

Hong Kong-listed fashion retailer Esprit has announced a joint venture business to take over the marketing and retailing of its

Vietnam needs more qualified workers

Vietnam should improve its workforce quality and create better jobs if it’s to escape the middle-income trap, experts say. As

Making cars costs more in Vietnam than other ASEAN countries

Cars assembled and produced in Vietnam cost 20 percent more than in Thailand and Indonesia because a large number of

Pork prices push November inflation to 9-year high

Rising prices of pork and processed meat raised the November consumer price index (CPI) a record 0.96 percent over the

Ministry proposes major upgrade to airport in central Vietnam

The Dong Hoi Airport’s capacity should be increased four-fold to 2 million passengers a year, the Transport Ministry says. Le

New Apple Music subscribers receiving six months of service for free

Apple is trying to make Shazam, its rather new acquisition, more popular among audiophiles and music lovers in general. The Cupertino-based

Nokia will reveal its plans for 5G phones

A little more than a week ago, Nokia first teased that it will be launching its next smartphone on the 5th

Over 100 million Americans had their personal data exposed

What we are going to tell you is something that is bound to get your mind thinking back about any

Cyberattack-Prone Banks Risk Over Half of Profits in Singapore

Banks that lack measures to withstand cyberattacks risk up to 65 percent of their quarterly profits, according to a recent

Myanmar Opens Doors to Foreign Insurers

In a significant move towards financial liberalization, the country issued its first-ever licenses to five foreign fully owned life insurers.

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