Reporting and analysis on retail, e-commerce, and consumer trends in Singapore, updated continuously by our newsroom.
To help Southeast Asian entrepreneurs ride the e-commerce boom, Lazada has rolled out measures to make doing business online easier, faster and more financially rewarding. Already in effect, the moves benefit new sellers and about 135,000 merchants already on…
Singapore listed restaurant business Jumbo Group has signed a JV agreement with Kang Wang Holdings, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tsui Wah Holdings, to take the Hong Kong-style Cha Chaan Teng under the Tsui Wah brand into Singapore. It will be a 49:51 JV…
Singapore baker BreadTalk unit Shanghai Star Food F&B Management has formed joint ventures with Wu Pao Chun Food of Taiwan to operate Wu Pao Chun bakeries, BreadTalk said in a filing Monday. The joint ventures will run Wu Pao Chun bakeries in Beijing,…
The fund will primarily invest at least 50 per cent in SGD denominated bonds issued by governments, government agencies, supranational bodies or companies that are Singapore and non-Singapore based issuers. All other investments will be hedged to SGD. The…
The future of cash as the dominant payment method in Asia Pacific is changing as a result of technology innovation, government-sponsored programs, increasing smartphone penetration, and evolving consumer behavior. As governments throughout Asia Pacific create…
Qualtrics, the leader in experience management, today announced significant enhancements to its award-winning Qualtrics Experience Management (XM) PlatformTM, making it easier than ever for organisations to close experience gaps––the difference between what…
Chicken franchise Oporto has partnered with Aura Group to fuel its Asian expansion plans. After signalling the company’s intention to move into Singapore late last year, Oporto CEO Craig Tozer said he’s confident the brand is well-positioned for international…
UNIQLO Singapore announces the launch of ‘Scan to Win’, a gamewhich offersnew and existing users of the ‘UNIQLO SG’ mobile app the opportunity to win UNIQLO couponswith every $20nett spend in-store. It is available at all physical UNIQLO stores in Singapore.…
Poor trading by Dairy Farm International’s Southeast Asian grocery business hit the company’s bottom line last year, with underlying profit falling 13 per cent. But every other one of the company’s divisions traded strongly throughout the year, according to…
Singapore-based payments startup RateX has raised S$3 million (US$2.3 million) in a pre-series A funding round. RateX is a free browser extension that automatically provides shoppers with the lowest exchange rate without transaction fee for overseas purchases…
Singapore-based startup Electrify has raised US$30 million through an initial coin offering (ICO) as it seeks to expand its retail electricity marketplace business. The company, using blockchain technology, built a marketplace of retail electricity…
Singapore’s Creative Technology intends to gain broad acceptance for its new audio technology before it tries to sell or license headsets and other equipment, taking a leaf from app developers such as Angry Birds’ maker Rovio that give products for free to…
Diptyque Singapore has opened its first store, a 423sqft (39sqm) space at Ngee Ann City. Previously, the French firm’s scented candles, perfumes, and face and bodycare range were available online or through smaller retailers and stores like Escentials and…
Microsoft Singapore has opened a Surface Store at the Harvey Norman Millenia Walk Flagship Superstore, featuring the full range of the technology. New devices include Surface Book 2, Surface Laptop and Surface Studio, which will join Surface Pro already…
Singapore-based online hotel booking platform RedDoorz announced on Tuesday (06/03) that it has secured $11 million in funding from several global investment capital firms as part of efforts to strengthen and expand its business in Southeast Asia. The…
One of the most celebrated and revered events in the wine and spirits industry returns to Singapore this year, as DFS Group, the world’s leading luxury travel retailer, hosts its seventh Masters of Wines and Spirits event. On display will be more than 120…
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