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Dunnhumby, a leading customer science company, today announces a 29.8% year-on-year growth in gross revenue, as it continues to be an innovator in retail business by significantly expanding its retail media services over the past few years. Analyzing data on…
At 1,029 feet, the MahaNakhon is now the tallest building in Thailand. The 77-story tower beats the skyscraper that previously held the title, Baiyoke Tower II, by 33 feet. To celebrate its debut on August 29, the building lit up Bangkok’s skies with a…
Thailand’s ICT ministry plans to renegotiate the terms of Thaicom’s satellite concession, in the wake of a recent Supreme Court ruling against the amendment allowing Shin Corp to reduce its minimum holding in the company. The court recently found former ICT…
K-pop star Psy of Gangnam Style is one of several celebrities who will have eateries at the upcomingShow DC/YG Republique integrated food and entertainment complex in Bangkok. He will have a noodle house, while other Korean stars featured are singer Rain with…
Online and offline retailing in Southeast Asia is expected to merge further, according to a new study by CBRE Research Singapore. Its report It’s All About Place-making urges landlords to play their part to stay ahead in a fast-changing retail landscape where…
Eight months after being acquired by TCC Thailand, Metro Cash & Carry Vietnam has undergone a range of changes, including a new name – Mega Market. Since taking over Metro, the Thai group has accelerated agricultural projects to support Vietnamese producers.…
Former ICT Minister Doctor Surapong Suebwonglee is spending the night in jail after being found guilty of criminal malfeasance regarding an amendment to the Thaicom / Shin Satellite contract. The case, brought by the counter corruption commission, accused…
Entrepreneur Now has launched the Entrepreneur Now Awards 2016 at a kickoff event at the Work Loft in Silom. This is the second year for the award ceremony which aims to honour and support SMEs in Thailand. The awards are organised with more than 20 community…
South Korean fashion brands are featuring in an online pop-up store on regional sites of online fashion portal Zalora. It’s all part of a concerted bid to expand recognition of Korean fashion bards across the broader Asia-Pacific region. Launched in…
A Thailand Post staff member shows an Automated Postal Machine — one of several new products and services the agency is offering to enhance e-commerce and to pamper new generation users. Thailand Post is spending 500 million baht on upgrading its core…
Foodpanda, the food delivery startup backed by Rocket Internet, is selling its operations in Indonesia and evaluating its presence in the rest of Southeast Asia as part of a push towards profitability. Multiple sources close to the company told that its…
Singapore Telecommunications announced a net profit of S$944 million for its first quarter ended June, up 0.3 per cent on the year, mainly due to stronger contributions from its mobile affiliates in Indonesia. Singtel’s sales fell 7.1 per cent on the year to…
The Swedish fast-fashion brand, H&M has set September 10 as launch date for its beauty line in Asia. After making its debut late last year, H&M beauty line will come to its Asian customers this September, with Singapore as the first destination. The first two…
Thailand’s ICT ministry has finalized the terms of reference for a tender auction for a 15 billion baht ($433.1 million) national broadband project. The project’s procurement committee is preparing the auction process and expects to name the winner by…
Singtel has confirmed it has arranged to indirectly increase its stake in Thai mobile affiliate AIS, and revealed it will also increase its share in India’s Bharti Airtel. The operator announced it has entered a conditional agreement to acquire 21% of Thai…
7-Eleven Inc., the largest convenience retail chain in the world, keeps getting bigger with the opening of its 60,000th global store. The Irving-based company traces its roots to the 1927 opening of Southland Ice Co. in Oak Cliff, Texas. In 1946, with stores…
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