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Aape by A Bathing Ape, a diffusion label under the Japanese streetwear brand, is launching its Chinese New Year collection at a week-long pop-up store at Ion Orchard in Singapore. Running from January 14 to 22, the store will offer exclusive merchandise and a…
The government of Singapore has expressed interest in further increasing its investments in the Philippines, as well as adding more flights to Manila in anticipation of increased demand in air travel between the two countries. In a recent meeting with Finance…
Under a franchise deal, California chain Fatburger is about to establish a presence in Beijing. Known for its made-to-order burgers, shakes and fries, the brand has signed a franchise development contract with Beijing Haisiyamei Restaurant Management, which…
Moving from social media to commerce, the “selfie” is about to become verification for online transactions for Mastercard users. An executive of the credit-card company says the “selfie verification” technology will be introduced in Singapore and other parts…
After launching in Korea, French fast-casual restaurant chain Lina’s Paris is planning to roll out across Southeast Asia. Working with a franchisee, it already has 10 restaurants in Korea and has just opened a kiosk in Seoul Art Center with 100 seats. Founded…
Louis Vuitton Singapore has given its Orchard Road boutique in Singapore a makeover to celebrate its 20 years at Ngee Ann City. The maison’s signature monogram flower pattern has been reinterpreted in shiny copper with a fading effect, with the exterior…
Singapore seafood restaurant company Jumbo Group has signed a franchise agreement to introduce its brand in Vietnam. Known for its chili crab, the F&B chain has granted franchise rights to Vietnam’s Nova Bac Nam 79 Joint Stock Company for it to run Jumbo…
Singapore Changi Airport has reported 4.78m passenger movements for November 2016, representing a +3.2% rise on November 2015, while total passenger traffic handled during the first 11 months of 2016 increased by +5.7% to 53m. During the same two periods,…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is banking on premium economy services to entice travelers to pay more for extra comfort. About four in 10 SIA planes now offer the service, slightly more than a year since it rolled out premium economy cabins, which offer perks such…
Two Vietnamese men were sentenced to six months’ jail yesterday for smuggling 12 songbirds into Singapore. The estimated retail price of each bird here is $1,800. Businessman To Quoc Viet, 38, and his half-brother, Thai Anh Quoc, 48, who is jobless, were also…
Amid a soft retail scene, one segment has been bucking the trend: beauty products. In fact, beauty brands are growing their bricks- and-mortar presence here in and around Orchard Road. At least three international brands are expanding beyond department stores…
In land-scarce Singapore, land optimisation is a strategic thrust that is achieved by reclaiming land, intensifying land use upwards, and building downwards. However, there are limits to land reclamation and building upwards due to maritime and aviation…
Less than a month after celebrity couple Jaime Teo and Daniel Ong made their divorce public, it is now confirmed that Twelve Cupcakes, the cupcake chain they founded in 2011, has been sold to Kolkata-based Dhunseri Group, one of India’s largest tea producers,…
The Chandigarh international airport in Mohali will be spreading its wings by connecting two new international destinations and four new domestic stations with direct flights from here.While two more international direct flights to two most sought-after…
Dasin Retail Trust is seeking to raise at least 586.4 million yuan (S$122.5 million) through a Singapore initial public offering, according to a preliminary prospectus lodged with the Monetary Authority of Singapore on Wednesday (Dec 28). The trust, sponsored…
The great debate — about whether or not eCommerce will nail the coffin on bricks and mortar retail shops — has droned on for as long as the Internet began cannibalizing sales. So asking a pertinent question — If retail stores are disappearing from the…
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