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Chow Tai Fook Launches ‘Frozen II’ New Platinum Collection with Platinum Guild International

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

The world’s leading jeweller Chow Tai Fook, in collaboration with Platinum Guild International (PGI) and Disney, recently launched the ‘Frozen II’ new platinum collection in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The new…

KT and Samsung to develop 5G-powered medical service

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

KT Corporation, along with Samsung Medical Center (SMC), has announced the launch of a 5G-enabled medical service as an initial step to set up a 5G-based smart hospital. The pilot…

Auto sales plummets in January

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

January automobile sales fell by 52 percent over the previous month and 53 percent year-on-year, according to the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association (VAMA). A total of 15,787 vehicles were sold…

Seafood exports plummet

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

Seafood exports in January fell 25 percent year-on-year and are set to continue falling due to the novel coronavirus outbreak. They fell to $556 million, with exports of pangasius fish…

FTC to investigate Google’s purchase of Waze years after the deal closed

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

Just a few days ago we told you that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) had requested information from Google parent Alphabet, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Microsoft. The regulatory agency is investigating…

Apple’s chip supplier sees strong demand for 5G phones

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

Despite the current coronavirus pandemic, trade wars, and uncertain economic times ahead, the world’s largest independent foundry sees strong growth in the near future. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is…

Binance Unveils Singapore Crypto License Ambitions

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

Cryptocurrency exchange giant, Binance, has applied for an operating license in Singapore which continues to lure new players following the recent progressive developments in its regulatory regime. Founded in 2017,…

Indian Apple reseller Aptronix expands footprint

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

Indian Apple reseller Aptronix has launched six new stores in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The firm has opened four locations in Chennai and one each in Coimbatore and Kochi. “With…

Convenience stores in South Korea outperform supermarkets

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

The slump in fortunes at large discount stores is continuing and the growth of convenience stores in South Korea is accelerating in line with social changes, including an increase in…

Hong Kong Customs arrest coronavirus profiteers

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

Two retailers have been arrested for trying to profit from the coronavirus crisis after spot checks by Hong Kong Customs staff. In a territory-wide enforcement campaign dubbed Guardian launched on…

Japanese shopping service Nippon Passport secures funding

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

Nippon Passport has raised ¥200 million (US$1.82 million) in pre-series A funding, led by private investors and business companies through a third-party allotment. In response to the Japanese government’s target…

Ralph Lauren fears coronavirus will cut sales by $70 million

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

Luxury group Ralph Lauren Corp fears the coronavirus will reduce its March-quarter sales by between US$55 million and $70 million, due to falling store footfalls in Mainland China, South Korea…

Pricerite closes stores, culls staff to weather downturn

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

Furniture and housewares retail Pricerite has closed four stores and will cut staff and executive salaries as it rides out the combined impact of the protests and now the coronavirus…

JustCo turns to malls for co-working locations

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2020

Coworking space provider JustCo is turning to shopping malls as it looks to double its Asia-Pacific presence this year. The firm stands poised to launch its services in Singapore’s The…

Tesla Seeks Approval To Build Longer Range Model 3 Cars In China

Mei Ling Tan February 17, 2020

Tesla Inc is seeking approval from Chinese regulators to offer a new China-made Model 3 variant, a government document shows. The variant would have a longer driving range, a source…

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