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Indonesia Asserts Rice Self-Sufficiency, Ceases Imports in Boost for National Food Security

Indonesia Asserts Rice Self-Sufficiency, Ceases Imports in Boost for National Food Security

Mei Ling Tan December 22, 2025

Indonesia has announced that it will not be importing rice for any purpose in the coming year, due to ample domestic production capabilities. This announcement was made at a recently…

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Against The Clock: Inside Vietjet’s 32-Hour Race to Secure its A320 Fleet

Against The Clock: Inside Vietjet’s 32-Hour Race to Secure its A320 Fleet

Aiman Qayyum Anas Adlan December 22, 2025

A late-night Airbus alert triggered an emergency EASA directive, giving airlines just 32 hours to update critical flight-control software or face aircraft grounding. When Airbus issued an urgent technical alert…

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Vietjet Launches 3-Day Flash Sale With Up to 100% Off Fares for Your Next 2026 Travel to Vietnam

Vietjet Launches 3-Day Flash Sale With Up to 100% Off Fares for Your Next 2026 Travel to Vietnam

Aiman Qayyum Anas Adlan December 21, 2025

Vietjet has announced a 3-day flash sale offering Singaporean travellers the chance to book flights with discounts of up to 100% on base fares, as demand for Vietnam and regional…

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Vietnam and Thailand Expansion Playbook: A SMART-Based Checklist for Launch-Ready Localisation

Vietnam and Thailand Expansion Playbook: A SMART-Based Checklist for Launch-Ready Localisation

Mei Ling Tan December 21, 2025

Why Vietnam and Thailand Localisation Fails Even When the Translation “Sounds Fluent” Retailers expanding into Southeast Asia face a critical paradox: their translations may be grammatically perfect, yet their conversion…

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Laura Burdese Ascends to Bulgari’s Top Spot: A New Era Dawns for Iconic Luxury Brand

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2025

LVMH, the esteemed French luxury consortium, has announced the appointment of Laura Burdese as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the renowned Italian high jewellery brand, Bulgari. Her tenure is…

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Boss Launches First Athleisure Centric Stores in Indonesia, Amplifies Southeast Asia Presence

Boss Launches First Athleisure Centric Stores in Indonesia, Amplifies Southeast Asia Presence

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2025

Boss is broadening its market reach in Southeast Asia by introducing its premier athleisure-oriented retail outlets in Indonesia. The brand has unveiled two new stores in Jakarta, located in the…

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Zara Embraces AI Revolution: Transforms Fashion Photography with Real-Life Model Imagery

Zara Embraces AI Revolution: Transforms Fashion Photography with Real-Life Model Imagery

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2025

Fast-fashion powerhouse Zara has ventured into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI), employing this sophisticated technology to hasten and streamline the process of creating new images featuring real models in…

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Mannings Bids Farewell to Mainland China: Shuts Down All Retail Stores and Online Operations

Mannings Bids Farewell to Mainland China: Shuts Down All Retail Stores and Online Operations

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2025

The health and beauty retail giant, Mannings, has declared that it will shutter all its physical stores in Mainland China and cease its online activities. The company frames this move…

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Ring in New Year 2026 with a Four-Day Break: Boosting Rest, Spending, and Tourism

Ring in New Year 2026 with a Four-Day Break: Boosting Rest, Spending, and Tourism

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2025

Thursday, January 1, 2026, brings a national holiday to celebrate New Year’s Day. However, the jubilance of embarking on a fresh chapter may be dampened somewhat by the fact that…

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Google Teams Up with Australia to Boost Papua New Guinea’s Digital Infrastructure with $120M Subsea Cables Project

Google Teams Up with Australia to Boost Papua New Guinea’s Digital Infrastructure with $120M Subsea Cables Project

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2025

Google is set to construct three subsea cables in Papua New Guinea, in a project funded by Australia as part of a mutual defense treaty. The initiative aims to boost…

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Indonesia Breaks Ice with First Direct Durian Shipment to China: A Frosty Triumph for the Tropical Fruit Market

Indonesia Breaks Ice with First Direct Durian Shipment to China: A Frosty Triumph for the Tropical Fruit Market

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2025

Indonesia has recently achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural export sector with the first direct shipment of frozen durians to China. This 48-tonne shipment, valued at Rp5.1 billion (US$305,000),…

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China Mobile Hong Kong Set to Phase Out 2G Services in 2026 to Drive Advanced Network Growth

China Mobile Hong Kong Set to Phase Out 2G Services in 2026 to Drive Advanced Network Growth

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2025

China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited (CMHK) has publicized its plans to phase out its 2G services by midnight on June 23, 2026. The aim behind this decision is to…

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Groundbreaking Deal: TikTok’s U.S. Assets Acquired by American-led Consortium

Groundbreaking Deal: TikTok’s U.S. Assets Acquired by American-led Consortium

Mei Ling Tan December 19, 2025

The well-known, short-form video application, TikTok, has made strides towards securing its future in the U.S. market. The company’s U.S. assets will be sold to an American investor group following…

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Muji’s Mega Store: A New Jewel in Bangkok’s Retail Throne Dominates Southeast Asia Market

Muji’s Mega Store: A New Jewel in Bangkok’s Retail Throne Dominates Southeast Asia Market

Mei Ling Tan December 18, 2025

Ryohin Keikaku, the parent company of Muji, recently unveiled its 40th and largest store in Southeast Asia, located in the bustling heart of downtown Bangkok. This 3,270sqm retail space represents…

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Singapore’s ValueMax Faces Legal Battle with Louis Vuitton Over Alleged Trademark Infringement

Singapore’s ValueMax Faces Legal Battle with Louis Vuitton Over Alleged Trademark Infringement

Mei Ling Tan December 18, 2025

Louis Vuitton, the esteemed luxury brand, has recently filed a lawsuit against ValueMax Retail, a wholly owned subsidiary of SGX-listed ValueMax, accusing them of trademark infringement in relation to their…

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