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According to one of its executives, fast Retailing’s Uniqlo plans to expand its existing stores in North America by 10 percent. Uniqlo is opening six stores — four in the US and two in Canada — this summer as part of its expansion plan to reach more than 200…
Following the launch of its concept store in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong district last year, LVMH-owned luxury house Dior will open its largest brick-and-mortar store in South Korea in the second half of this year. Located inside one of the country’s largest…
Japanese drinks giant Kirin Holdings has agreed a $1.2 billion buyout of Australian vitamin maker Blackmores, furthering a diversification push while offering the struggling target’s shareholders a neat exit. The deal makes good on a plan by Kirin to broaden…
It’s been years since Microsoft supported Android users with Phone Link, the app that allows them to connect smartphones to their PCs. Starting today, the same app is available for iPhone users, Microsoft revealed in a blog post. However, the experience is…
The new McGuigan Black Label Mid is the first mid-strength wine launched under the Australian winemaker. Consumers call for quality and variety in the rapidly expanding mid and low-alcohol category. Promising the same full-bodied, fruity flavor of the iconic…
Asahi Beverages will close its Green Beacon brewery’s operations in North Brisbane in around 10 weeks. The closure follows several years of “excellent growth” for Green Beacon, according to the company, and is part of a plan to ensure the company’s growth by…
Low demand has driven iPhone 14 prices in Vietnam to the second lowest levels in the world after only the U.S. According to German data portal Statista, the price starts at US$799 in the U.S. while authorized Apple resellers in Vietnam sell it at VND19.7…
Although an app with a very large and broad user base, WhatsApp can still leave a lot to be desired when it comes to its features. Competing apps such as Signal and Telegram have, for years, outshined the Meta-owned application in that respect; However,…
Telegram typically pushes out major updates once a month, and February is no exception. After adding the ability to hide spoilers in media content and other features in late 2022, Telegram recently released yet another update that brings even more new…
Airports across Vietnam handled more than 9.8 million passengers in January, an increase of 13.8% compared to the previous month, according to the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV). Of the total, the number of international passengers reached 2.3…
A big part of running a successful business is always being on the lookout for things you can improve. Regularly making changes that make your business space more efficient, easier to navigate, or more attractive to customers is a must if you want to stay on…
Tiffany & Co has collaborated with Nike to release the Nike x Tiffany & Co Air Force 1 1837 sneakers and a limited-edition sterling silver accessories range. The sneakers, which will be available on March 7, are made of premium black suede, have a Tiffany…
Gold kicked off the new year better than it has in a long time. The precious metal is benefitting from extraordinary trends. Demand for gold was stronger last year than it has been in more than a decade, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in its report on…
VinAI’s Driver Technology Software provides drivers with a 360-degree view of all surroundings, including blind spots, to help avoid traffic accidents. At the recent 2023 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas (U.S.), VinAI showcased two smart driving…
The export turnover of wood and wood products is expected to set a record high of $18 billion in 2023, with wood pellets and woodchips forecast to enter the one-billion U.S. dollar club. President of the Vietnam Timber & Forest Products Association (Viforest)…
Coca-Cola Vietnam set a world record for the largest Vietnamese Tet meal table with the participation of 1,000 multi-generation families in Ho Chi Minh City on January 8. The meal was recognized as a record-setting event by the World Records Union…
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