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Vietnam’s Coffee Queen abdicates Trung Nguyen throne

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

Le Hoang Diep Thao has transferred all shares in the Trung Nguyen empire she ran with her ex-husband, pursuant to their final divorce ruling. Thao, former deputy director of Trung…

Moody’s Economist Joins Citi Australia

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

The bank is expanding its local research team as it hopes to strengthen its research insights and provide tailored insights on the implications for Australia. Citi Australia is bolstering its…

Standard Chartered Hires Fintech Leader

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

The bank is bringing on board a fintech evangelist, who will focus on strengthening data analytics and channel capabilities at its transaction banking business. Standard Chartered has announced that fintech leader Kahina…

Huawei Lawyers Accuse U.S. for Overlooking HSBC Misconduct

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

Huawei’s legal representatives claim that U.S. authorities had knowledge of the bank’s violations against Iran sanctions but chose not to pursue the matter. In exchange, HSBC allegedly cooperated to support…

AXA Names Asia Chief Strategy and Customer Officer

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

AXA appoints a chief strategy and customer officer for Asian markets to place an even greater emphasis on the region including a doubling down on mainland China. AXA appoints Dongjun Choi in…

Foodpanda launches 15-minute grocery-delivery service

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

Singapore food-delivery service Foodpanda has officially rolled-out its instant grocery delivery service, Pandamart, in Hong Kong after a trial commencing last November. Partnering with 1000 retailers and selling more than…

Malaysian retailers hit by coronavirus

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

Malaysian retailers operating in tourist zones have seen sales plunge in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. Locally headquartered leathergoods retailer Bonia says sales have fallen by as much as…

Warner Bros eyeing Indian malls for entertainment spaces

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

US entertainment giant Warner Bros is negotiating to establish family entertainment centers in Indian malls. The firm has already been seeking 20,000–30,000sqft of mall real estate for some time now…

Global franchise operators eye Thai growth

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

Franchise brands from the US, France and China are eyeing opportunities in Thailand which has become a strong drawcard for offshore companies, according to consultants. Southeast Asian specialist VF Franchise…

E-commerce battleground turns to ‘easy returns’

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

South Korea’s e-commerce industry, which has long emphasized “fast delivery,” is expanding its services, with competition now turning to offerZ “easy returns”. South Korea’s major shopping portal 11st said Monday…

AirAsia offers up to 30% off for flights from KL

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

AirAsia Group Bhd is offering 30% off all its flights out of Kuala Lumpur from now until Feb 23, except those operated by AirAsia India and AirAsia Japan. The special…

Aditya Birla plans to open 500 stores this year

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

India’s Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail is set to launch more than 500 stores by the end of the year. According to reporting in The Economic Times, the firm, which…

AirAsia active, falls 2.52% on potential RM1.1b loss amid Covid-19 outbreak

Mei Ling Tan February 20, 2020

Shares in low-cost carrier AirAsia Group Bhd (AAGB) fell by as much as 2.52% at mid-morning following a report by CGS-CIMB Research that flagged a potential core net loss of…

Cebu Pacific, PAL to resume Taiwan flights after travel ban lifting

Mei Ling Tan February 19, 2020

Two local airlines will again mount flights to and from Taiwan after the government lifted the travel ban on the territory. Cebu Pacific flights will resume February 17. In an…

Great Wall Motor To Purchase GM’s Thailand Manufacturing Plant

Mei Ling Tan February 19, 2020

Great Wall Motor announced that it has signed an agreement for the purchase of General Motors’ manufacturing facility in Rayong, Thailand. This announcement is subject to government and regulatory approvals.…

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AXA Names Asia Chief Strategy and Customer Officer

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Malaysian retailers hit by coronavirus

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AirAsia offers up to 30% off for flights from KL

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