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Retail Asia17/04/2018
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Telecom

KDDI sets up fund to boost 5G capabilities

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Japan’s KDDI has teamed up with venture capital firm Global Brian to establish a new fund to support startups which can boost the operator’s capabilities in 5G and other technologies. The Japanese telco plans to invest 20 billion yen ($186 million) over the next five years via KDDI Open Innovation Fund 3 (KOIF3) in startups […]
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Retail Asia16/04/2018
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Food

Singapore first overseas restaurant for Unagiya Ichinoji

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Japanese restaurant chain Miyagawa Honten has opened its first overseas outlet with Unagiya Ichinoji at Singapore’s Robertson Quay. Its Japanese head chef trained for three months in a Miyagawa Honten outlet to master the skills needed for creating unagi. The chain first steams the unagi before grilling it. All cuts are marinated with sansho (the […]
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Retail Asia11/04/2018
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Telecom

Rakuten receives confirmation for MNO launch

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Japanese e-commerce giant Rakuten has secured government approval to deploy 4G mobile services in the 1.7-GHz frequency band, and now plans to launch as the nation’s fourth mobile operator in October. New subsidiary Rakuten Mobile Network plans to raise up to 600 billion yen ($5.6 billion) to pursue its mobile business, including through an up to 200 billion yen […]
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Retail Asia06/04/2018
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Living

Kokuyo plans stores for employees working from home

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Japanese office furniture maker Kokuyo is to open retail shops in Thailand targeting the growing ranks of people who work from home. Kokuyo Thailand is a joint venture between the Japanese parent (which holds 49 per cent) Central Group and local furniture maker Practicable. The company has opened a 250sqm showroom for walk-in customers on […]
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Retail Asia05/04/2018
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Telecom

Construction begins on Japan-Guam-Australia cable

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A consortium led by RTI Connectivity has commenced construction of a new subsea cable linking Japan, Australia and the US territory of Guam. The Japan-Guam-Australia Cable System (JGA) is being built by a consortium consisting of RTI Connectivity, Australia’s Academic and Research Network (AARNet) and Google. It is being supplied by Alcatel Submarine Networks and NEC. The 9,500km […]
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Retail Asia04/04/2018
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Fashion

Adam Scott to Play at 2018 Masters Tournament in the Latest Apparel Co-Developed with UNIQLO

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The concept for UNIQLO’s highly functional KANDO Pants, co-developed with Adam Scott to leverage his insight as a world-class athlete, is to deliver the ultimate in lightness, stretch, and dryness. The 100% polyester fabric, jointly developed with Toray Industries, features a cotton-like natural texture, with exceptional moisture absorption and quick-drying properties, greatly reducing discomfort from […]
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Retail Asia04/04/2018
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Fashion

Creyate eyes Singapore after Japanese success

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Indian custom-clothing brand Creyate plans to open stores in Singapore, the US, UK and Dubai after a successful foray into Japan. Owned by Arvind Internet, the company recently opened its first luxury store in the Indian city of Bengaluru and is considering ramping up its expansion through a franchise model. It has 13 stores operating […]
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Retail Asia03/04/2018
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General

Massive Muji fresh store opens in Osaka

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Japanese anti-brand retailer Muji has opened a massive 4300sqm store in Osaka featuring its first dedicated fresh department. While the company has offered dried foods, snacks and other foods since it was founded in 1980, and even shelf-stable vegetables in some stores, this is the first time it has ventured into chilled, fresh meat and […]
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Retail Asia30/03/2018
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Fashion

Singapore will be next destination for Creyate

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Indian custom-clothing brand Creyate plans to open stores in Singapore, the US, UK and Dubai after a successful foray into Japan. Owned by Arvind Internet, the company recently opened its first luxury store in the Indian city of Bengaluru and is considering ramping up its expansion through a franchise model. It has 13 stores operating […]
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Retail Asia30/03/2018
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Living

Goodbaby is opening Japan store

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Goodbaby International has established its own direct-distribution platform in Japan as it tries to replicate its success in China in other parts of Asia. The parenting-products company, which has seven research and development centres in the US, Europe and Asia, operates 1000 self-managed offline retail stores in China alongside an omnichannel retail platform. A new […]
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Retail Asia30/03/2018
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Food

Isetan Mitsukoshi Opens Supermarket in Chengdu, China

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An Isetan Chengdu/Isetan Supermarket will be opened in the In99 shopping complex in Chengdu Financial City, Gaoxin, next month. It will be opened by Chengdu Isetan, a retail subsidiary of Japan’s Isetan Mitsukoshi Holdings. In99 is part of the Chengdu Yintai Centre and is about 6.5km south of Isetan Chengdu department store. Isetan Chengdu/Isetan Supermarket […]
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Retail Asia27/03/2018
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Finance

Yahoo Japan mulls move into virtual currencies

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Yahoo Japan Corp. is considering entry into the virtual currency exchange business, according to sources. Via a subsidiary, the company is planning to buy a stake in bitARG Exchange Tokyo, a Tokyo-based exchange operator registered with the Financial Services Agency. Blockchain technology, which is the basis of virtual currencies, is expected to be applied across […]
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Retail Asia27/03/2018
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Fashion

Positive trend for Swiss watch in Hong Kong

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Exports of Swiss watches to Hong Kong rose 35.7 per cent last month, their strongest advance for six years, according to the Federation of the Swiss Watch Industry. After 44.3 per cent growth in January, China also exceeded the global average with a 21.7 per cent rise. Japan (up 7.1 per cent) and Singapore (up […]
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Retail Asia23/03/2018
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E-Tailing

H&M opened on Tmall

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H&M China launched on Chinese e-commerce platform Tmall, complementing the Swedish clothing retailer’s 400-plus physical stores and HM.com Shop Online. “We are very happy to extend our collaboration with Alibaba by launching H&M and H&M Home on Tmall,” says H&M Greater China country manager Magnus Olsson. H&M opened its first store in Mainland China in […]
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Retail Asia23/03/2018
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Food

Muji fresh store launched in Osaka

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Japanese anti-brand retailer Muji has opened a massive 4300sqm store in Osaka featuring its first dedicated fresh department. While the company has offered dried foods, snacks and other foods since it was founded in 1980, and even shelf-stable vegetables in some stores, this is the first time it has ventured into chilled, fresh meat and […]
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Retail Asia23/03/2018
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Fashion

Strong sales growth posted by Hermès Asia

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Hermes Asia sales grew 11.3 per cent last year to €1.946 billion (US$2.4 billion) as the luxury retailer set a new record for gross retail margin. The company said the retail market was improving in Hong Kong and Macau, with the Asian market “pursuing its upward curve” and positive outlooks in Mainland China and South […]
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