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The renowned French fashion brand, Lemaire, continues to expand its retail footprint in Greater China with the inauguration of its flagship store in Shanghai, located in the historic Wukang Road area. This latest retail venture signifies the brand’s ongoing…
Dominos Pizza China, also known as DPC Dash, continued to expand its reach in the previous year, opening hundreds of new locations and strengthening its presence across mainland China. Franchise Expansion in Greater China DPC Dash holds the exclusive rights…
In anticipation of the 2026 Chinese New Year, there has been a significant increase in air travel between Singapore and Malaysia. Ticket prices for some flights have risen as much as six times the normal rate due to the surge in holiday demand and sold-out…
In 2025, Domino’s Pizza China, also known as DPC Dash, boosted its expansion efforts by opening hundreds of new stores, increasing its presence throughout Mainland China. DPC Dash holds the exclusive master franchise rights for Domino’s Pizza in mainland…
Yum China, recognized as the chief operator of Pizza Hut on the Chinese mainland, has recently launched two independent V Burger locations in Futian and Longhua districts in Shenzhen. This move establishes the brand’s inaugural foray into the dedicated burger…
The popular Chinese ice cream and tea chain, Mixue, has successfully established its first US location in Los Angeles, California, marking the brand’s debut in the American market. Offerings and Customisation Situated on the famous Hollywood Boulevard, the…
Swedish furniture giant, Ikea, has announced that it will be shutting down seven of its outlets in China, effective from February 2. The decision was revealed in a statement issued by the company on Wednesday. The targeted locations for the shutdown include a…
UBS, a leading financial firm based in Zurich, is preparing to host its 26th Greater China Conference in Shanghai. The event, which will occur on the 13th and 14th of January, will delve into a broad spectrum of subjects, such as economics, investments, and…
In 2025, prominent positions in Asian investment banking fee generation were predominantly filled by Chinese corporations, spearheaded by a surge in offshore bond issues and a remarkable initial public offering (IPO) boom in Hong Kong. Leading Positions…
In the latest series of industry movements, Hu Hong, previously an executive at the Bank of Singapore, has migrated to Standard Chartered. At Standard Chartered, his new role involves the development and expansion of a team dedicated to the Greater China…
China recently announced the discovery of an undersea gold deposit, touted as the largest in Asia. This remarkable find further augments the existing troves of the precious metal, following other significant discoveries earlier this year. New Gold Reserves…
Golden Goose, an Italian luxury sneaker manufacturer, announced on Friday that HSG, previously known as Sequoia Capital China, has become its main shareholder. The Chinese private equity firm acquired its stake from the current owner, Permira. Additional…
The health and beauty retail giant, Mannings, has declared that it will shutter all its physical stores in Mainland China and cease its online activities. The company frames this move as a strategic repositioning, representing a culmination of nearly 22 years…
Indonesia has recently achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural export sector with the first direct shipment of frozen durians to China. This 48-tonne shipment, valued at Rp5.1 billion (US$305,000), was processed in West Java and shipped from…
China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited (CMHK) has publicized its plans to phase out its 2G services by midnight on June 23, 2026. The aim behind this decision is to sharpen its focus on the development of more sophisticated network technologies. Decline in 2G…
Luckin Coffee, a major Chinese coffee company, is planning to upscale its operations. The company is currently exploring potential acquisitions to establish a premium coffee business parallel to its mass-market core. Acquisition Ambition The company is…
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