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The government is holding an event to attract foreign investors called “Indonesia Investment Week Singapore Chapter 2017,” which started on Monday and will end on Wednesday. It is the first Indonesian Investment Week organized outside Indonesia. The event at…
Singtel has announced a new initiative with the two Singapore-based polytechnics — Nanyang Polytechnic (NYP) and Singapore Polytechnic (SP) — in Singapore to help F&B and retail businesses go digital. First, it will collaborate with the NYP – Singapore…
US restaurant chain Genuine Broaster Chicken (GBC) has launched at Singapore Mall in the Uttar Pradesh capital of Lucknow. It is the region’s first outlet of the fast-food chain, and franchise owner Atul Maurya says he plans to expand the brand throughout…
Korean beauty products brand Mamonde has launched an e-commerce site on Lazada to introduce its skincare and makeup products into Singapore. Mamonde’s USP is using flower extracts in its products. Camellia, hibiscus, honeysuckle, lotus and magnolia blooms are…
Hong Kong-headquartered Mujosh eyewear is about to open its first store in Vietnam. The edgy brand, which made its international debut in Malaysia just last year, will open a store inside Saigon Center in Ho Chi Minh City. The mall houses the Takashimaya…
Between March 1 to April 12, Changi Airport and its exclusive perfume and cosmetics retailer The Shilla Duty Free have teamed up to create ‘an exclusive Outpost’ within the Terminal 1 Cosmetics & Perfumes central store to mark the launch of the brand’s new…
Singapore is among seven international cities where Dior is launching pop-up stores to unveil its spring/summer ready-to-wear collection, the first designed by its new creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri. The pop-ups revisit the Dior heritage in a…
This March, DFS Group (DFS), the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, in partnership with Changi Airport Group, will host its sixth annual Masters of Wines and Spirits in Singapore. The most celebrated event of its kind in the industry, Masters of Wines…
Bolloré Logistics Singapore was successfully awarded by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) as CEIV Pharma-compliant at its platform located in the Airport Logistics Park, and is one of the first transport and logistics companies in Singapore…
With budget airlines such as Scoot now flying to Singapore, cheap flights to the Asian nation are a dime a dozen. However, if you’re searching for luxury on that long-haul journey, Singapore Airlines is one of the best carriers to take you there. The luxury…
Equinix revealed plans yesterday to raise at least $2.875 billion in public offerings over the next few weeks. The data center giant is lining up the necessary funds to make their previously announced purchase of a selection of US operator Verizon’s data…
Starbucks has had an exciting few weeks, with the launch of its barrel-aged coffee, the announcement of its first location in Italy, and two new macchiato drinks. The company has added to this series of new products with the recent debut of cold brew in…
Citibank and Visa are partnering up to launch a B2B platform for companies in Singapore aimed at streamlining complex business purchasing processes. Reports Friday said the companies are rolling out an eProcurement platform, Renepay, based on a reverse…
The Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) plans to introduce a smartphone-based mobile banking option for the Indonesian market as a way to further digitalize the banks’ operations and utilize digital innovation to its advantage. Digital transformation is part…
It will benefit from the growing e-commerce market in the country. Singapore Post announced just recently that it will be upping its stakes in an Indonesian entity through Quantium Solutions International Pte Ltd. According to OCBC Investment Research, QSI…
GreyOrange and Ninja Van have announced the commission of their first high-speed advanced Sortation System capable of handling 6000 parcels an hour at the Singapore hub of Ninja Van, Southeast Asia’s fastest growing last-mile logistics company. Recognised as…
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