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Starting July 9, U.S. President Donald Trump’s vast array of global trade tariffs is set to roll out, posing serious implications for economies and businesses worldwide. In a race against time, India is working diligently to forge an agreement that could…
AirAsia is set to commence operation of its direct service to Kaohsiung International Airport in Taiwan from Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) in Cebu beginning Thursday, August 1, 2019. AirAsia will service the Cebu-Kaohsiung route thrice weekly every…
Deutsche Post/ DHL’s EV building outlet StreetScooter is to sign a contract with Yamato, a major Japanese logistics company worth around 32 million euros. The two companies will develop a small electric van together and will bring the first 500 units into the…
Thailand’s Central Retail Corporation plans to invest $1.1 billion in Vietnam in the next five years to expand its stores network. It said Vietnam’s wholesale and retail sector grew 7 percent year-on-year in the last quarter of 2020, and growth is likely to…
Huda Beauty Takes Back Control in a Bold Move In a significant development, Huda Kattan, the founder and Co-CEO of Huda Beauty, has bought back the equity held by TSG Consumer Partners. This strategic move marks the end of an eight-year partnership that…
Cadbury, a renowned chocolate brand, has introduced its 100g Dairy Milk chocolate blocks to supermarkets all over the country, in a strategic move to capitalize on the changing consumer preferences. New Convenient Size for the Modern Consumer The latest…
Alo Yoga’s Southeast Asian Adventure Begins Global wellness and lifestyle brand Alo Yoga has officially made its mark in the Philippines with the grand opening of its debut store at Greenbelt 5. Spanning an impressive 235.5 square meters, the flagship store…
A comprehensive examination of durian cultivation areas and packaging facilities is essential to pinpoint those using prohibited substances, asserted Vu Duc Con, chairman of the Dak Lak Durian Association, in a letter to the Ministry of Agriculture and…
El Rustico, a renowned brand synonymous with premium snacks, has recently introduced artisanal potato chips to its product range. The deli-style snacks are available exclusively at Woolworths. The Spanish-based company is known for its commitment to…
WhatsApp recently added new camera effects, self stickers, and quick reactions to its app, but there are a lot more improvements its engineers plan to introduce in the coming months. One of the improvements involves the ability to switch WhatsApp accounts on…
Globe Telecom has constructed six new towers in Bulacan, including two in Marilao and one each in Angat, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Hagonoy, and San Jose Del Monte, while expanding a total of 22 additional sites across the province. In Nueva Ecija, the company…
Google Fi Wireless, the MVNO wireless phone plan brought to you by Google, has announced changes to the pricing of its “Simply Unlimited” plan. Starting today for new customers, and rolling out to existing customers after April 4th, 2024, the prices for plans…
Based in Malaysia, AirAsia is operating low-cost airlines in four Asean countries, namely Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand. The company is planning to launch the newest addition, AirAsia Cambodia, in March. “We want to make Bangkok the next…
Domino’s Pizza Enterprises (DPE) has reached a mega 1000 stores in Japan. This milestone makes the Japanese market the largest by store footprint for DPE. It is also the third largest Domino’s market outside of the US, after India and the UK. Domino’s entered…
Instagram’s Stories is one of the standout features on the social media platform. Data shows that more than 500 million people engage with Stories daily, and a whopping 85% of all Instagram users post a Story every single day. Considering the platform boasts…
Google Chat was originally designed for businesses to keep their teams communicating internally. However, it can now be used by consumers for direct messages and group conversations. It also includes Spaces, which is a feature where tasks can be assigned and…
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