Yum Brands, the global owner and franchiser of popular restaurant chains such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, operates Yum China as a master franchisee. The franchisee oversees the operation of these three brands within Mainland China and has been…
Starbucks, the prominent Seattle-based coffee chain, is contemplating various strategies concerning its Japanese operations, which could potentially involve selling its stake in the region. This business decision could garner attention from other industry…
Gong Cha, the renowned bubble tea chain, has reportedly piqued the interest of potential buyers, including private equity companies Bain Capital and General Atlantic. The anticipated deal, initiated by the current owner and Boston-based private equity firm TA…
Between 2013 and 2016, Venezuela sent 113 metric tons of gold to Switzerland, as per data from customs authorities. This gold, valued at approximately 4.14 billion Swiss francs, or US$5.20 billion, reportedly originated from Venezuela’s central bank. This…
As Singapore further cements its position as a worldwide hub for innovation, HSBC is strategically situating itself at the forefront of this transformation. HSBC’s group chief executive, Georges Elhedery, has recently expressed that innovation, technology,…