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Retail Asia06/12/2018
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Vietnam Airlines eyes stock market listing in 2019

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Vietnam Airlines plans to list its shares on the Ho Chi Minh City Stock Exchange next year amidst rising competition of low-cost carriers. “Vietnam Airlines will go public in the first quarter of next year,” its chief executive, Duong Tri Thanh said. “We are making our target the first quarter of next year, and I think […]
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Retail Asia06/12/2018
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Iconic Toy Store FAO Schwarz to Open in Beijing

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Heritage toy store brand FAO Schwarz is headed for Beijing after relaunching in New York City. The original store, which featured in Hollywood movies such as Tom Hanks hit “Big”, closed its flagship near Central Park, unable to meet rising rental costs. Its current smaller location under new owners ThreeSixty stands to benefit from significant […]
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Retail Asia05/12/2018
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Hamleys Japan in talk for theme park JV

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Chinese-owned, British headquartered toy store chain Hamleys has entered the Japanese retail market, opening two theme-park styled outlets. Hamleys Japan is targeting 4 million visitors to each store within the first year, with a view to opening 30 stores in the territory over the next five years. The new stores have opened in Yokohama (at […]
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Retail Asia05/12/2018
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Vietnam to experience power cuts early 2019

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The ongoing coal shortage could lead to power cuts in Vietnam early next year, Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has warned. The national power utility said in a recent report to Deputy Prime Minister Trinh Dinh Dung that the country will need over 54 million tons of coal for electricity production next year, of which 43.4 million […]
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Retail Asia05/12/2018
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Malaysia Airlines’s progress in line with recovery plan

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Although relatively little is being said and publicised about Malaysia Airlines Bhd’s (MAB) recovery plan, a substantial amount of progress has actually been achieved in its business operations in line with the plan, which aims to revive the country’s national carrier and sustain its profitability. Group CEO Captain Izham Ismail said improvements in terms of […]
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Retail Asia03/12/2018
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Asiana Korea upgrades the system that monitors flight safety

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Asiana Airlines completed an upgrade of its flight operational quality assurance system on Friday. The system analyzes data related to flight operations including piloting decisions during unexpected weather conditions and plane speeds or flying altitudes on certain flight routes. It was first implemented in 1995 to ensure safety in flight operations and, since 2015, a committee […]
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Retail Asia03/12/2018
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Halt to Hong Kong and Macau one-day trips

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Travel agencies across Guangdong have been ordered to halt all one-day trips to Hong Kong and Macau on weekends via the cross-border bridge to reduce the nuisance suffered by the cities’ residents. The move comes about a week after Guangzhou tourism authorities issued an urgent notice asking travel agencies in the provincial capital to avoid taking groups […]
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Retail Asia30/11/2018
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Ashley furniture now available in Thailand

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US furniture retailer Ashley has launched in Thailand, partnering with local home furnishing and decor chain Chic Republic. The move is expected to help the brand capitalise on growing market demand and consumer purchasing power in the territory. Ashley president and CEO Todd Wanek said Thailand is a critical and potentially huge market for Ashley, […]
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Retail Asia30/11/2018
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First Sony Lounge opens in Malaysia

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Sony has opened its first Play Everything Lounge by PlayStation in Southeast Asia at Sunway Pyramid. The lounge, operated by Sony Interactive Entertainment’s local office, will be open until February 17. Sunway Malls and Theme Parks CEO HC Chan said he was honoured the mall has remained a mall-of-choice for experiences. “The partnership with Sony […]
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Retail Asia28/11/2018
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DFS Group Kicks Off Its Seasonal Gifting Campaign

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DFS Group has kicked off its annual gifting campaign at T Galleria by DFS in Okinawa. The “Give Joy”-themed campaign opened on November 24, showcasing DFS’s first ever “Personalisation Gift Shop” concept, where an assortment of specially curated luxury gifts can be personalised, along with services. The concept will now be rolled out in T […]
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Retail Asia27/11/2018
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The Walt Disney Company appoints new Head of Consumer Products Commercialization

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The Walt Disney Company has announced the appointment of Mahesh Samat, Executive Vice President, Disney Consumer Products Commercialization for the Asia Pacific region. Reporting into Ken Potrock, President, Disney Consumer Products Commercialization, he takes on responsibility for the commercialization of Disney franchises across merchandise, publishing and licensed games throughout India, Southeast Asia, Greater China, Korea, Japan, Australia and […]
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Retail Asia27/11/2018
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Mumuso to open 300 stores in India by 2022

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Korean lifestyle brand Mumuso has announced its plan to open 300 stores across India by 2022. The lifestyle brand, currently present in 30 countries, entered the Indian market in September with a flagship store in Kolkata’s Park Street. “Mumuso is eyeing the Indian market aggressively with new stores in different parts of the country” said […]
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