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Grab Moves Into Wealth Management With Acquisition

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

Grab on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Bento Invest, a Singapore-based Robo-advisory start-up for an undisclosed sum. It allows Grab to kickstart the offering of retail wealth management solutions to…

Vietnam’s Pharmacity eyes 1000 stores by end of 2021

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

Vietnam’s largest pharmacy retailer Pharmacity has raised VND730 billion (US$31.8 million) in a fresh funding round as it ramps up its expansion plans. According to a statement, the new funding…

Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar Pacific cut China flights

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar Pacific will stop flights on some routes to China and reduce them on others amidst the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will suspend…

Conscious consumers a major threat to fashion and footwear retailers

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

Conscious consumers pose “the biggest threat to clothing and footwear retailers in 2020” according to research by GlobalData. When asked about their intentions last month, 19.2 percent of UK consumers…

South Korean restaurants remain empty as coronavirus fears spread

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

South Korean consumers are opting to avoid crowded places, causing restaurant bookings to plunge by as much as half as fears grow of the spreading coronavirus. “Lunar New Year, followed…

Kjus opens Beijing flagship store

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

Luxury sportswear brand Kjus China has opened a flagship store in Beijing, incorporating a VIP lounge with a cafe and highlighting the luxury image of the brand. Designed by 5…

Amorepacific launching Etude in Indonesia

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

South Korean beauty company Amorepacific Group is set to launch the Etude brand in Indonesia. The firm has partnered with local lifestyle retailer PT Mitra Adiperkasa Tbk (MAP) to boost…

UBS Donates $1 Million for Coronavirus Relief

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

UBS Group will donate $1 million to support efforts to contain the global spread of the novel coronavirus. According to the Swiss financial group, the donations will target frontline responders…

OCBC Automates Cooperation with Law Enforcers

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

OCBC has implemented an automated solution that accelerates collaboration with law enforcement agencies by up to 100-fold. On average, it takes between 10 days and three months for banks to…

Chatbots still have their place, according to Microsoft

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

The early generation of chatbots may have had their day – but the concept is not yet dead, says a senior Microsoft executive. Raj Raguneethan, regional business lead, retail and…

Porsche Taycan Electric Sports Car Will Come To India By Late 2020

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

The all-new Porsche Taycan electric sports car will be introduced in India by late 2020. Pavan Shetty, Director Porsche India confirmed the 4-door electric car’s arrival while addressing the Indian…

Nissan Weighs Restarting China Production In Dongfeng Venture After February 10

Mei Ling Tan February 5, 2020

Nissan Motor said on Tuesday it is considering restarting production in China in its venture with Dongfeng Motor Group sometime after Feb. 10, citing government guidance and its assessment of…

Mastercard Partners with Dah Sing Bank and BBPOS MSL to Launch Hong Kong’s First Mobile App Card Payment Acceptance Solution for Local SMEs

Mei Ling Tan February 4, 2020

Mastercard today announced its partnership with local companies Dah Sing Bank and BBPOS MSL to launch Tap on Phone, a first-of-its-kind solution that will allow small- and medium enterprises (SMEs)…

Japanese drug stores Matsumotokiyoshi and Cocokara Fine joined forces

Mei Ling Tan February 4, 2020

Japanese pharmacy chains Matsumotokiyoshi and Cocokara Fine are entering into a merger. Under the terms of the new agreement – if approved by the boards of both sides – shares…

Alibaba’s Freshippo sales soar during virus outbreak

Mei Ling Tan February 4, 2020

Sales are soaring for Alibaba’s fresh-food chain Freshippo in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. With many Chinese nationals being advised to stay at home during the course of the…

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Grab Moves Into Wealth Management With Acquisition

Vietnam’s Pharmacity eyes 1000 stores by end of 2021

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Conscious consumers a major threat to fashion and footwear retailers

South Korean restaurants remain empty as coronavirus fears spread

Kjus opens Beijing flagship store

Amorepacific launching Etude in Indonesia

UBS Donates $1 Million for Coronavirus Relief

OCBC Automates Cooperation with Law Enforcers

Chatbots still have their place, according to Microsoft

Porsche Taycan Electric Sports Car Will Come To India By Late 2020

Nissan Weighs Restarting China Production In Dongfeng Venture After February 10

Mastercard Partners with Dah Sing Bank and BBPOS MSL to Launch Hong Kong’s First Mobile App Card Payment Acceptance Solution for Local SMEs

Japanese drug stores Matsumotokiyoshi and Cocokara Fine joined forces

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