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Central Group launches Porto de Phuket lifestyle mall

Mei Ling Tan January 3, 2020

Thailand’s Central Group has launched a new shopping mall, Porto de Phuket, in Phuket. Located at Thalang District, the 40,000sqm development is divided into seven highlighted zones, featuring a wide…

Fixed Fees Coming for Indonesia’s E-Wallet Transactions

Mei Ling Tan January 3, 2020

Indonesia’s central bank is planning to impose fixed fees on some e-wallet transactions in a move that not only eliminates pricing flexibility but could also deter small merchants from participating.…

7-Eleven Malaysia buys into ride-hailing service

Mei Ling Tan January 3, 2020

7-Eleven Malaysia Holding has acquired a 46.45-per-cent equity stake in local delivery firm Myinteractivelab (MSB) for US$1.8 million. According to a SEM’s spokesperson, the company entered into an agreement to…

NWP Retail to buy five Indonesian malls

Mei Ling Tan January 3, 2020

Indonesian retail shopping mall platform NWP Retail is set to acquire five shopping malls, two owned by local subsidiaries of Singapore-listed Lippo Malls Indonesia Retail Trust. The two Lippo Malls…

‘Grab-and-go’ coffee chain Kopi Kenangan reaches 200 stores

Mei Ling Tan January 3, 2020

Southeast Asian “grab-and-go” coffee chain Kopi Kenangan will expand its June Series A funding round with additional investments. The funding is being sourced from Roc Nation company Arrive; Serena Ventures;…

CIMB Singapore Appoints CEO

Mei Ling Tan January 3, 2020

A corporate and retail banking stalwart replaces Mak Lye Mun, who retires after 10 years at the helm. CIMB Singapore has appointed Victor Lee as chief executive officer, the Malaysian bank…

Vietjet Receives New 240-Seat A321neo ACF Aircraft

Mei Ling Tan January 2, 2020

Vietjet has received two new Airbus A321 aircraft, registered as VN-A521 and VN-A542, on 31 December 2019 at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. The total number of aircraft in Vietjet’s…

Tesla Says Will Start Delivering China-Made Model 3s To Public On January 7

Mei Ling Tan January 2, 2020

Tesla will deliver its first Chinese made Model 3 sedans to the public on Jan. 7 at an event at its Shanghai plant, a representative for the firm told Reuters…

Three of the biggest smartphone manufacturers unite to bring an AirDrop alternative to Android

Mei Ling Tan January 2, 2020

Something people unfamiliar with iPhones are often surprised to learn is that iOS doesn’t have a “share via Bluetooth” option. Instead, Apple users rely on the company’s proprietary AirDrop feature…

Microsoft takes action against hackers from North Korea

Mei Ling Tan January 2, 2020

In a recent blog post on the Microsoft website, the company detailed steps it has taken to take legal action against a cybercrime group and protect customer information. The security…

759 Store parent boosts store count despite tough market

Mei Ling Tan January 2, 2020

Despite the torrid times facing Hong Kong retailers in the second half of last year, the 759 Store network achieved sales growth of 1.3 per cent to HK$853 million (US$109.5…

ColourLiving launches Wellness Living concept in Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan January 2, 2020

Hong Kong lifestyle store ColourLiving has launched a pop-up zone, Wellness Living, featuring a selection of home-enhancing concepts. Occupying 20,000sqft and spanning three levels, Wellness Living is the theme of…

Major Thai retailers stop giving out plastic bags

Mei Ling Tan January 2, 2020

Thai Retailers Association members have stopped providing customers with plastic bags as a ban took effect on January 1. A campaign titled Every Day Say No to Plastic Bags run…

Charles & Keith opens more stores in Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan January 2, 2020

Singapore footwear and accessories label Charles & Keith is unveiling three new stores at the APM mall, DFS T Galleria Sun Plaza Canton Road and Langham Place in Hong Kong.…

Lancome launches Absolue Gold Power pop-up at Sanya

Mei Ling Tan January 2, 2020

Luxury beauty brand Lancome has launched a pop-up store at the Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in Hainan, China. Following earlier VIP events in Beijing and Seoul, the Gold…

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