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It would seem that Singapore-based startup Internet provider MyRepublic has just launched operations in a new market: Indonesia. A quick look at MyRepublic’s Singapore website now shows Indonesia listed as one of the countries of operation along with…
Taiwan’s GigaMedia, a web-based video games and computing providers supplier, is to purchase 70 per cent of worldwide eCommerce cosmetics retailer Strawberry Cosmetics. Taipei-based, Singapore-listed GigaMedia can pay about US$93.1 million for the stake.…
Louis Vuitton’s personal fairness arm L Capital Asia has purchased the stays of collapsed Singapore gourmand meals retailer Jones the Grocer. The upmarket grocery retailer was initially based in Australia, however collapsed final yr. It has shops on Dempsey…
Hong Kong-based magnificence merchandise retailer Sa Sa has elevated gross sales regardless of the home market challenges. The group’s complete turnover elevated by 2.7 per cent from HK$eight.756 billion to HK$eight.993 billion within the yr to March 31.…
Furniture giant IKEA will turn into a giant classroom for some Temasek Polytechnic students, after IKEA Singapore launched a three-year partnership with the school on Monday. A joint press release by IKEA and TP said this long-term partnership is a first for…
US informal eating chain Buffalo Wild Wings is within the means of securing grasp franchisees in at the very least six extra Asian nations as its first foray into the area pays off. In January BWW opened its first restaurant within the continent, in Manila,…
The Singapore attire market progress has been nearly stagnant since 2010 based on a brand new market report. The Singaporean attire retail business had complete revenues of US$2.four billion in 2014, representing a compound annual progress fee (CAGR) of 1.6…
In tech-savvy Singapore, new Apple products typically trigger snaking lines spanning multiple blocks, but the Apple Watch got short shrift. When stores on the city’s Orchard shopping district opened their doors at 9am, a group of around 40 had gathered at the…
TV superstar chef Gordon Ramsay has opened a brand new eatery at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands complicated. Bread Road Kitchen restaurant and bar gives basic British European fare in a energetic and bustling area dealing with the spectacular waterfront.…
The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands is home to Diane von Furstenberg Singapore’s newest store. Securing the famous luxury lifestyle brand, founded by Diane in 1970, adds to The Shoppes’ reputation as Singapore’s leading luxury shopping destination. Diane von…
Katong Sq., a brand new two-storey 55,000 sqft retail improvement in Singapore’s east will supply greater than 20 meals and beverage choices. Scheduled to open within the first quarter of 2016, Katong Sq. can be located within the coronary heart of Katong,…
Cognizant has partnered with Singapore grocery store retailer NTUC FairPrice to digitally rework its enterprise and supply clients with a seamless multi-channel buying expertise. Cognizant has reengineered FairPrice’s enterprise processes and carried out a…
Singapore Submit’s POPStation sensible lockers idea has gained a world accolade in Belgium. SingPost has rolled out a community of in extra of 100 POPStations which permit internet buyers to have items delivered to a set level accessible 24-seven,…
Singapore retail gross sales improved in April, in response to knowledge from the Division of Statistics. In March, retail gross sales excluding motor automobiles, slumped three.2 per cent. However in April they recovered a bit of, rising zero.eight per cent.…
Marimekko Singapore has opened its first retailer – within the Capitol Piazza buying centre. The Finnish model says this and the brand new Thailand retailer which opened in Bangkok in April, reveal its persevering with give attention to Asian enlargement. The…
Singapore-listed SunMoon Food Company Tuesday said it had reached a deal to buy 51 per cent stake in Harvest Season Singapore, that runs fruit stores in China, for S$3.1 million. SunMoon will buy 510,000 ordinary shares in Harvest Season as part of the deal.…
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