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Indian Fast Food Titans Merge: KFC and Pizza Hut Unite under $933M Deal

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

In a significant move within India’s quick-service restaurant (QSR) industry, Devyani International and Sapphire Foods India, two of the nation’s largest franchise operators for KFC and Pizza Hut, have agreed…

Surplus Food App ‘Too Good To Go’ Soars in Popularity Following Aotearoa Launch

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

Too Good To Go, the surplus food marketplace, is already making strides after launching in Aotearoa, New Zealand, in November of the previous year. The company, which has its headquarters…

Kingland Debuts Indulgent Dairy-Free Yoghurt in Hong Kong: A Major Move in Asia-Pacific Expansion

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

The Kingland Dairy Free Yogurt range has been introduced in Hong Kong by Australian plant-based food manufacturer, King International. This launch signifies a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy…

Unsafe Landfill Cheese Surfaces on NZ Market: Over The Moon Brand Issues Alert

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

Cheese that had been previously discarded in a landfill was discovered being unlawfully sold in Waikato. New Zealand Food Safety reports that the cheese seems to have been removed from…

Hong Kong Retail Sales Enjoy 7-Month Winning Streak with 6.5% Rise in November

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

Hong Kong’s retail sector has seen a seventh consecutive month of increased sales, with a 6.5% rise in value during November, according to government reports. The retail sales for the…

Vietnam’s Gold Prices Skyrocket Amid Global Market Uncertainties: A 83% YoY Leap

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

The price of gold in Vietnam experienced a significant surge on Tuesday morning, propelled by the precious metal’s global market gains and political uncertainties. Surge in Gold Prices Saigon Jewelry…

Pattaya Airways Bolsters Southeast Asia Air Freight Access via WebCargo by Freightos Partnership

Mei Ling Tan January 6, 2026

Freightos, a global frontrunner in online reservation and payment systems for the international freight industry, has recently confirmed the addition of Thai carrier, Pattaya Airways, to the WebCargo by Freightos’…

Dreame Technology Unveils First Flagship Store in Hong Kong: A New Era for Smart Home Appliances

Mei Ling Tan January 5, 2026

Dreame Technology, a leading name in smart home appliances, has further solidified its foray into the brick-and-mortar retail sector by opening its inaugural flagship store in Hong Kong. Premier Location…

Vinpearl CEO Resigns Amid Revenue Decline, Remains on Board: Search for Successor Underway

Mei Ling Tan January 5, 2026

Dang Thanh Thuy, who most recently held the position of CEO at Vinpearl, the hospitality division of Vingroup conglomerate, has tendered his resignation. Despite his resignation as CEO, Thuy will…

Hanoi-HCMC Flight Path Soars: Retains Spot as 4th Busiest Global Route in 2025

Mei Ling Tan January 5, 2026

Data from an aviation intelligence firm has revealed that the flight route between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam was the fourth busiest worldwide in 2025, with a…

Link Reit Launches Leadership Revamp: John Russell Saunders Appointed Executive Director

Mei Ling Tan January 5, 2026

John Russell Saunders has recently been appointed as an executive director of the Link Real Estate Investment Trust (Link Reit), effective immediately. For the time being, Saunders will be leading…

Scoot Airline Employee Pilfers $31K from In-Flight Sales: A High-Flying Heist Unravelled

Mei Ling Tan January 5, 2026

A cabin crew member of Scoot, a low-cost airline based in Singapore, has been found guilty of misappropriating nearly SGD40,000 (approximately US$31,000) from the sales of food and beverages on…

Gentle Monster, Backed by Google and LVMH, Fights Copycat Designs with Legal Firepower: Blue Elephant under Scrutiny

Mei Ling Tan January 5, 2026

Gentle Monster, an eyewear brand under the ownership of Iicombined, has initiated legal proceedings against a fellow Korean eyewear company, Blue Elephant. The controversy revolves around accusations that Blue Elephant…

Vietnamese Dragon Fruit Exports Hit 11-Year Low Amidst Rising Global Competition

Mei Ling Tan January 5, 2026

Dragon fruit exports from Vietnam, which historically garnered more than $1 billion annually, have plummeted to their lowest levels in over a decade. The first eleven months of last year…

India’s Fast-Food Titans, KFC and Pizza Hut, Fuse in Billion-Dollar Powerhouse Merger

Mei Ling Tan January 5, 2026

Sapphire Foods and Devyani International, the operators for KFC and Pizza Hut in India, announced plans to merge in a transaction valued at $934 million. This move will create a…

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