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Hong Kong Fintech Launches B2B Payments Gateway to China

Mei Ling Tan April 9, 2020

Harbour & Hills has made a strategic acquisition that will allow it to facilitate USD and other major currencies’ payments to China. Harbour & Hills Financial Services (H&H) has acquired a…

SGX Extends Deadline for AGMs

Mei Ling Tan April 9, 2020

Social distancing measures could make the holding of annual general meetings (AGMs) and the performance of statutory audits for full-year financial results challenging, SGX said. Singapore Exchange Regulation will automatically…

YouTube will now delete videos claiming that 5G is linked to the coronavirus outbreak

Mei Ling Tan April 9, 2020

After recent events, related to some conspiracy theories linking the ongoing coronavirus pandemic with the development and launch of 5G networks around the world, social media giants were urged to better moderate…

European Motorcycle Industry Appeals For Extension Of Euro 5 Deadline

Mei Ling Tan April 9, 2020

The global motorcycle industry has been hit hard by the novel coronavirus outbreak. In Europe, brands like Ducati, KTM, BMW and MV Agusta have all halted production in the battle…

Clarks to permanently shut stores as it weighs survival options

Mei Ling Tan April 9, 2020

Footwear retailer Clarks has elected to close some of its UK stores permanently once the current government lockdown on businesses in response to the coronavirus pandemic is lifted. The decision…

New World launches vending machines offering free face masks in Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan April 9, 2020

New World Development, parent of the K11 malls across Greater China, has launched 35 vending machines dispensing free face masks in Hong Kong. Partnering with eight non-government organizations, the group…

British beauty retailer Space NK closing China stores

Mei Ling Tan April 9, 2020

British multi-brand beauty retailer Space NK has closed its shops in China, just two years after its debut there. The retailer had opened stores in Chinese metropolitan cities Shanghai, Beijing,…

Tigers releases business intelligence updates for its SmartHub

Mei Ling Tan April 8, 2020

Global logistics and transportation company Tigers has released new updates for its SmartHub:Connect freight and e-commerce portal, which are designed to help customers during current disruption caused by the Covid-19…

FamilyMart Taiwan plans rolling out 200 new stores

Mei Ling Tan April 8, 2020

Familymart Taiwan is aiming to open 220–230 new stores in the territory this year, as the Japanese convenience-store chain franchise, emerges unaffected by the coronavirus turmoil. The firm’s takings in…

Thai grocery Loxley pivots to delivery

Mei Ling Tan April 8, 2020

Thai grocery wholesaler Loxley is pivoting to delivery services as the coronavirus pandemic continues. Loxley’s distribution subsidiary LTC has set up an online grocery store for essential items during the…

Honda, Fiat Chrysler Aim To Restart production in U.S.

Mei Ling Tan April 8, 2020

Honda Motor Co and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV said on Monday they hope to restart U.S. and Canadian auto production in May amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The Japanese automaker…

Changi Airport to consolidate terminal operations from May 1st

Mei Ling Tan April 8, 2020

Singapore’s Changi Airport will close its Terminal 2 from May onwards, consolidating its operations in response to a steep decline in passenger traffic caused by the coronavirus outbreak. Given the…

Samsung Internet Browser beta shows privacy and interface improvements

Mei Ling Tan April 8, 2020

Samsung devices come with the South Korean giant’s own app ecosystem, including an email client and an internet browser app. And although most Android users usually stick with Google’s offerings,…

HSBC Names Asia Private Banking COO

Mei Ling Tan April 8, 2020

HSBC continues to bolster its private banking business in Asia with its hire of chief operating officer, who joins from J.P. Morgan’s wealth arm. Sharon Oh joins HSBC Private Banking as…

Demand overwhelms grocery-delivery services in Malaysia, Singapore

Mei Ling Tan April 8, 2020

Online grocery-delivery services in Malaysia are facing overwhelming demand, with some firms forced to suspend or limit delivery operations. A 600-per-cent spike in orders recorded last month was fuelled by…

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