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Retail Asia08/11/2017
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Telecom

DoCoMo trials 4K video streaming for cars over 5G

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NTT DoCoMo joined forces with Toyota, Ericsson and Intel on a trial of 5G technologies for automobiles, achieving data speeds of up to 1Gbps in a vehicle traveling at 30km/h. The trial of 4K video communications was conducted along Tokyo’s Odaiba waterfront. It involved a moving vehicle mounted with an Intel GO 5G automotive platform terminal equipped with an […]
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Retail Asia06/11/2017
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Food

More Tokyo snack brands in Singapore

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Two Tokyo snack brands are setting up shop in Singapore, one opening today and the other in eight days’ time. Established in 2013, The Maple Mania is ready to roll out the red carpet at Ion Orchard. It is known for its maple butter cookies, maple baumkuchen with a caramelised top, and maple financiers. With […]
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Retail Asia06/11/2017
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Living

Welcia drugstore offers new instore brands

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A new Japanese drugstore, Welcia-BHG, offers brands previously not available in Singapore. It is a JV between Japanese pharmacy and drugstore chain Welcia and BHG Holdings, a department store chain that has seven outlets in Singapore. On level one of the BHG department store in Bugis Junction, the 2700sqft (250sqm) store has two zones, health […]
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Retail Asia04/11/2017
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Telecom

DoCoMo achieves URLLC with outdoor 5G trial

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Japan’s NTT DoCoMo has claimed two new world first with recent 5G trials, including the first successful outdoor trial of 5G technologies for ultra-reliable low latency communications (URLLC). The trial, conducted with Huawei in the 4.5-GHz bands, involved a stationary mobile terminal receiving signals at distances of up to 1km from the base station. DoCoMo said the […]
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Retail Asia02/11/2017
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Food

McDonald’s Singapore is turning Japanese

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McDonald’s Singapore is turning Japanese, launching a Ninja Burger and reviving its Samurai Burger. To promote the two offerings, it has launched an “Honour Your Appetite” marketing campaign. Senior director of marketing, menu and digital innovation Agatha Yap says the Ninja Burger expands the brand’s variety of Japan-inspired promotional flavours, which kicked off with the […]
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Retail Asia02/11/2017
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Telecom

DoCoMo finally exits Tata Teleservices

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Japan’s NTT DoCoMo has finally completed its exit from Indian joint venture Tata Teleservices, following the acquisition of Tata Teleservices’ consumer mobile business by Bharti Airtel. DoCoMo disclosed it has received the payment awarded by the Delhi High Court in the legal dispute with the Reserve Bank of India over DoCoMo’s planned exit from the venture. The company has received 144.9 billion yen […]
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Retail Asia20/10/2017
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Electronics

DJI Arena about to take off in Japan

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DJI Arena by JDrone Tokyo will launch on Saturday, introducing the Chinese retailer of civilian drones and aerial imaging technology. It is not only a store, but also offers technical support and even a flying area in its 535sqm arena, to be managed by authorised dealer Japan Circuit in partnership with DJI Japan. For customers […]
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Retail Asia19/10/2017
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Food

Lotte sells Burger King Japan to Affinity Equity

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Affinity Equity Partners of Hong Kong has bought Burger King’s Japanese business from South Korea’s Lotte Group for an undisclosed sum. A new entity set up by Affinity, Burger King Japan Holdings, is expected to take over the roughly 100 fast-food outlets next month, reports Nikkei Asian Review. The US burger chain had pulled out of […]
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Retail Asia18/10/2017
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Living

Mattress retailer launches in Japan

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Online-only mattress company, Koala, is making headway in Asia, with the company recently launching in Japan. This brings Koala’s global footprint up to three international markets, following the company’s launch in Hong Kong in February and New Zealand last year. Operations in Japan have been “up-and-running” for at least two weeks, according to Koala’s head of communications, Matthew Overington. […]
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Retail Asia18/10/2017
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Telecom

SoftBank goes live with eSIM management platform

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Japan’s SoftBank has gone live with Gemalto’s On Demand Subscription (ODC) remote subscription management platform to allow customers to directly connect their eSIM-enabled secondary devices to the operator’s mobile network. SoftBank users will be able to take advantage of direct internet connectivity for eSIM-enabled smart watches, wearables and other secondary devices without the need to […]
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Retail Asia17/10/2017
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Fashion

Travel focus in Uniqlo’s Wherever You Go campaign

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Recognising the growing interest in travel in Southeast Asia, Japanese fashion brand Uniqlo has introduced a Wherever You Go campaign featuring short films of ordinary people having extraordinary travel experiences around Japan. Featuring key pieces from its latest collection, the films aim to inspire people to immerse themselves in new cultures and novel experiences, and […]
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Retail Asia17/10/2017
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General

AirAsia Japan to launch operations on 29 October

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The reborn AirAsia Japan will commence services on 29 October with a service from its Nagoya hub to Sapporo, two years after receiving its air operator’s certificate. The carrier says in a statement that it will operate twice-daily on the route, which FlightGlobal schedules data shows it will compete against five other carriers, including Jetstar […]
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Retail Asia16/10/2017
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Fashion

Diesel Ginza re-opens after top-level redesign

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Launched in 2008, the Diesel Ginza store in Tokyo has re-opened after being restyled by the brand’s own design team. A showcase for the Italian brand, the store covers three floors at the 12-storey Ginza Glasse shopping mall. The ground floor, which features a gate-shaped LED screen, matches contemporary elements with rustic-inspired props, such as […]
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Retail Asia11/10/2017
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General

FamilyMart Philippines chain up for auction

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FamilyMart Philippines convenience-store chain, partly owned by the Ayala and Tantoco groups, is up for auction. With about 70 stores, the Japanese chain has been offered to prospective investors in the past few months. Ayala Land and the Rustan’s group, via their equally owned JV firm Sial CVS Retailers, in 2012 signed a deal with […]
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Retail Asia09/10/2017
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Food

Cool Japan Fund to raise cuisine awareness abroad

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State-affiliated Cool Japan Fund says it will launch comprehensive Japanese food outlets overseas featuring restaurants, shops and cultural experiences. Its first such outlet will be in London early next year through a JV, Ichiba UK, with Japan Centre Group, a Japanese-run company based in the British capital. Cool Japan Fund will invest up to £3 […]
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