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Retail Asia08/01/2024

The global energy drinks market’s value reached $62.89 billion in 2023, posting a 7.5 percent compound annual growth rate (CAGR), with the strategic addition of new flavours emerging as a key trend. According to The Business Research Company, the increased demand on emerging distribution channels, notably e-commerce, is driving the growth of the energy drinks […]

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Retail Asia06/04/2023

The Ministry of Industry and Trade is considering an electricity price hike following the huge loss reported by state utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) for last year. “The rate and time of the increase will be considered carefully to safeguard the benefits of EVN, the public and businesses and control inflation,” Deputy Minister of Industry and […]

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Retail Asia14/02/2023

A Melbourne-based startup is offering a fresh take on the caffeinated foods market by launching a sugar-free “energy gum” in Chemist Warehouse stores nationwide. Zuum is a sugar-free gum infused with caffeine, guarana, and B vitamins that claim to boost energy, reduce fatigue and support focus. Each piece of gum contains only four calories but […]

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Retail Asia12/02/2023

The Asia-Pacific region is expected to be a major player in the global renewable energy market, with estimates projecting that it will account for 40% of the world’s renewable energy investments by 2030. This is due to several factors, including increasing demand for green energy sources, government initiatives and subsidies, technological advancements, and an increase […]

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Retail Asia24/10/2022

Considered to be the richest man in Austria, the entrepreneur built a global empire around the energy drink. Mr Mateschitz’s fortune is estimated at around €25bn (£21.8bn), putting him 51st on Forbes’ list of the world’s richest people. Formula 1 praised his “unforgettable contribution” to the sport and said he leaves behind a “lasting legacy”. Little […]

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Retail Asia20/12/2021

PepsiCo Australia has effectively converted to 100 percent renewable electricity across all of its operations. Focusing on reducing global emissions, this initiative helps PepsiCo limit the amount of CO2 added into the environment – around 26,000 tones per year – and goes some way in helping the business hit its target to achieve net-zero emissions […]

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Retail Asia02/12/2021

Vietnam plans to have renewables account for 75 percent of national power production capacity and 70 percent of actual production by 2045 under its COP 26 commitments. The targets have been set as part of the country’s transition to clean energy after PM Pham Minh Chinh committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2050 at the […]

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Retail Asia02/11/2021

Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has signed a preliminary agreement to supply wind turbine gear worth up to $400 million to Vietnam’s BCG Energy, Vietnam’s government said on Monday. The memorandum of understanding is part of the Vietnamese firm’s move to develop wind turbines with a capacity of over 500 megawatts, the Ministry of Industry and […]

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Retail Asia07/07/2021

If funded, about 13,000 renewable energy projects proposed in nearly 50 countries could slash emissions and create work, researchers find. From offshore wind farms in Britain to floating solar power plants in Vietnam, about 13,000 renewable energy projects in nearly 50 countries are waiting for finance – and could create up to 10 million green […]

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Retail Asia16/04/2021

It’s a big day in the book of the Earth! Facebook has officially reached the goal of one-hundred-percent renewable energy for its global operations. The social media giant might have come under fire for security issues and political scandals, but we’ll give it to them on this one. According to the company’s own news channel, the […]

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Retail Asia24/03/2021

Hyundai Motor Company has signed a new five-year Global Business Cooperation Agreement with Shell. The signing ceremony was held online at Hyundai Motorstudio Goyang, Korea. The agreement, which runs through 2026, marks the fourth extension of the partnership, but this time with a new focus on clean energy and carbon reduction in proactive response to […]

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Retail Asia31/12/2020

Shareholders of electrical equipment producer Gelex have green-lighted an 81 percent increase in its capital to VND7.8 trillion ($338 million) to fund wind power plants and hotels. The Hanoi-based company, known for its electric cable brand Cadivi, will issue nearly 293 million shares to existing shareholders early next year at a rate of six new […]

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Retail Asia08/09/2020

With its energy deficit rising every year, several experts are advising Vietnam to reconsider the shelved nuclear power program. Nuclear energy is one of the recommendations made by experts as the Industry and Trade Ministry (MoIT) gathers public inputs for its 2021-2030 National Energy Master Plan. Tran Xuan Hoa, Chairman of the Vietnam Mining Technology […]

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Retail Asia09/07/2020

Vietnam is struggling to fully utilize the potential of renewable energy because of policy roadblocks even though power shortages are expected in upcoming years. In the central province of Ninh Thuan, one of the solar power hotspots in the country, nine of 15 operating solar projects are running at just 30-60 percent of their maximum […]

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Retail Asia20/09/2019

Countdown’s implemented its energy drink age-restrictions on Tuesday, in an effort to curb the growing obesity rate in New Zealand. Customers will now need to produce ID to prove they are over the age of 16 in order to purchase energy drinks across Countdown’s 180 stores. According to Countdown general manager of corporate affairs, safety […]

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Retail Asia19/06/2019

Nah, we aren’t talking about Google introducing a systemwide Dark Mode in Android Q. No amount of LTE tower pinging, talking on the phone, or any other usual suspect when it comes to wireless radio battery drain can affect your mileage as much as constant Wi-Fi scanning for non-existent networks. This thing is a giant power hog, […]

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Retail Asia29/03/2019

Vietnam’s power prices went up 8.36 percent Wednesday after remaining unchanged for two years. A senior official of the Ministry of Industry and Trade told that prices have gone up from VND1,720 (7.4 cents) per kWh to VND1,864 (8 cents), exclusive of VAT. The ministry had said earlier this month that the Prime Minister had […]

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Retail Asia18/03/2019

Oil giant Shell has launched a pilot program with catering firm Maxim’s to use biodiesel made from its used cooking oil to power its fleet in Hong Kong. The first-of-its-kind program in the territory will support over 100 delivery trucks with annual consumption of 396,000 litres. Maxim’s is the first restaurant group in Hong Kong […]

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Retail Asia28/02/2019

Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd’s share price up 0.66% or 6 sen this morning, after its net profit jumped 27.9% to RM1.29 billion for the fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2018 (Q4). As at 11.56am, the stock stood at RM9.22 with 2.93 million shares changing hands. The group said the higher profit was due to lower […]

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Retail Asia20/02/2019

Petronas Gas Bhd’s net profit fourth quarter ended Dec 31, 2018 fell 34.7% to RM317.90 million from RM486.70 million a year ago, largely attributed to share of losses from a joint venture company, Kimanis Power Sdn Bhd. The losses were due to de-recognition of deferred tax assets amounting to RM124.3 million (being 60% share of […]

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