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Taiwan’s Chun Fun How opens new outlet in Singapore

Mei Ling Tan March 4, 2020

Taiwanese bubble-tea chain Chun Fun How is preparing to launch a flagship store at the Esplanade in Singapore this month. The floral-themed store will offer takeaway drinks only in its…

Philippine Shopping Festival delayed due to coronavirus outbreak

Mei Ling Tan March 4, 2020

The first Philippine Shopping Festival, a nationwide sale promotion aimed at getting people into malls, has been postponed due to the rise of coronavirus disease worldwide. The Department of Tourism…

Facebook launches faster, cleaner Messenger app for iOS devices

Mei Ling Tan March 4, 2020

It will probably take a lot of time for Facebook to integrate all its services into a single app, and we don’t even know if it will eventually succeed. But…

Microsoft’s Your Phone app possibly getting Drag and Drop

Mei Ling Tan March 4, 2020

Microsoft’s Your Phone app has been growing in popularity over the past several years. The app offers a link between your Windows 10 PC and your Android smartphone (requires a…

OCBC Joins Others To Provide Car Loan Approvals

Mei Ling Tan March 4, 2020

OCBC customers can now apply and get approval for car loans within 60 seconds, following similar moves made by two other local banks. The faster approval process is made possible…

2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Teased

Mei Ling Tan March 4, 2020

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class has been one of the most successful models from Mercedes, globally. And for 2021, the company is all set to reveal the latest E-Class model. It was…

Hong Kong retail sales down in January

Mei Ling Tan March 4, 2020

Hong Kong retail sales slumped 21.4 percent in January, further than the 19.4 percent of December – but the worst is yet to come. The Census and Statistics Department (C&SD)…

Shanghai retail sales slowly returning to normal after coronavirus outbreak

Mei Ling Tan March 4, 2020

Roughly a third of the 11,000 stores in Shanghai that closed for the coronavirus outbreak has opened for business. Among the reopening stores is Starbucks’ largest global outlet, Starbucks’ Reserve…

Bossini Taiwan stores will be closed before summmer

Mei Ling Tan March 4, 2020

Hong Kong-headquartered apparel chain Bossini is to close down its Taiwan business, expecting to close all 51 stores by July 31. Chairman Bess Tsin said Bossini Taiwan will start discussions…

Jordan launches first women’s apparel capsule collection

Mei Ling Tan March 4, 2020

Athletic apparel fashion label Jordan has launched a new capsule collection prominently featuring a flight suit design. The function-first jumpsuit design with a streetwear edge signals the collection’s style ethos;…

AirAsia X cuts 2019 loss despite revenue decline

Mei Ling Tan March 3, 2020

AirAsia X narrowed its operating loss to MYR90.1 million ($21.3 million), despite a decline in passenger numbers which affected its total revenue. The loss posted in 2019 is an improvement…

UBS Cuts CEO Sergio Ermotti’s Pay

Mei Ling Tan March 3, 2020

UBS boss Sergio Ermotti’s pay fell more than 10 percent in 2019, amid a setback for the wealth manager in a landmark French criminal trial. Private bank co-boss Iqbal Khan…

HSBC Hires Wealth Teams Across Asia

Mei Ling Tan March 3, 2020

HSBC has announced the launch of a new global business, combining retail banking and wealth management and global private banking. Recruitment for wealth teams across Hong Kong, Singapore and mainland China…

OCBC Cuts Days In Issuing First Electronic Banker’s Guarantee

Mei Ling Tan March 3, 2020

OCBC Bank has issued an electronic banker’s guarantee (eBG), making it the first lender to tap on Singapore Custom’s Electronic Guarantee Program. OCBC Bank became the first bank to leverage…

Minor International’s food division turns a corner while hotels deliver huge profit boost

Mei Ling Tan March 3, 2020

Minor International has boosted its full-year profit by 137 percent, largely due to the consolidation of its recent acquisition, the NH Hotel Group. Fourth-quarter profit of US$119.3 million, represented a…

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