Hermes, the renowned French luxury brand, has announced the reopening of its renovated store at Bangkok’s IconSiam mall. The new upscale space responds to the rapidly increasing demand for luxury retail in Thailand’s capital city. The Hermes boutique in…
Google Cloud has unveiled TalayLink, an innovative subsea cable system that connects Australia and Thailand. This system represents a significant move towards bolstering digital infrastructure and network resilience throughout the Asia Pacific region.…
The Thai coffee shop chain, Café Amazon, ended its operations in Vietnam on November 18. This closure concludes the brand’s five-year tenure in the Vietnamese market. The Closure Staff at Café Amazon locations commemorated their last day at work by sharing…
Icebreaker, a renowned outdoor apparel brand originating from New Zealand, recently established its first retail outlet in Southeast Asia. The new store, located in Central Park, Bangkok, was launched in collaboration with the Thai Outdoor Group (TOG). Making…
Siam Piwat has recently carved out a significant spot for itself in the global retail market. Its IconSiam project has been named one of the Top 3 Most Influential Retail Property Projects of the Past 30 Years at the prestigious Mapic Awards in Cannes. This…
Thailand is propelling its efforts to establish itself as a premier hub for digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. This move follows the Board of Investment (BOI) granting approval for four new data center projects valued at THB 100 billion (USD 3.1…
Central Pattana, a leading retail and property development company based in Thailand, has recently publicized plans for a new shopping mall project in Bangkok. The project, named “The Central,” comes with a hefty price tag of $575 million and is slated to…
The Malaysian mobile connectivity market is thriving with approximately 43.3 million active cellular mobile connections, a figure that represents a remarkable 121% of the country’s total population. Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) play a crucial role…
Beginning January next year, Thailand will impose taxes on all foreign goods sold through online platforms, thereby ending the current exemption on low-value imports priced under 1500 baht (US$46.30). Creating a Fair Market According to Panthong Loikulnan,…
Thailand is set to impose taxes on all foreign goods sold through online platforms starting from January of next year. This move marks an end to the existing exemptions granted to low-value imports that are priced under 1500 baht (US$46.30). Creating a Fair…
Gong Cha, a leading global bubble tea brand, has recently launched its first concept store in Thailand. The new establishment is a result of a collaboration with Perfect Step, a local master franchisee and a subsidiary of Thai Outdoor Group. Strategic…
Drop By Dough, a renowned doughnut brand from Thailand, has launched its first international outlet in Hong Kong. Store Design and Location Situated in Central Hong Kong, the shop’s interior combines terracotta tiles and wooden furniture to create a warm and…
Sunnies, a renowned lifestyle brand from the Philippines, has established its presence in Thailand, inaugurating its initial outlets in Bangkok. The company has also announced its intention to introduce two additional stores by the end of the current year.…
Luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana has established its first DG Caffe in the heart of Bangkok, housed within the bustling Siam Paragon shopping complex. Design Details Designed to exude elegance and sophistication, the cafe is adorned with Dandong Green…
Acne Studios, a leading fashion house from Sweden, has made its debut in Thailand with the inauguration of its first outlet at Siam Paragon, located in Bangkok. Design Aesthetics The new store, nestled in the heart of the city’s primary shopping area, mirrors…
Deutsche Bank Private Bank has appointed a former executive from Julius Baer’s onshore Thailand joint venture to their private wealth team. Penluck Sriboonruang has taken the post of vice president on the Thailand team, now based in Singapore and reporting…
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