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India recently greenlit fresh durian imports from Vietnam. This move gives exporters the opportunity to tap into a market boasting 1.47 billion consumers, and also offers them an alternative to their traditional target destinations. The decision to include…
In response to escalating costs associated with the Middle East conflict, the government of Singapore has announced its intention to provide each household with an additional allotment of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers, valued at SGD 300 (USD…
HSBC has announced that it will sell its life and health insurance division in Singapore to Germany’s Allianz. The deal, which values the unit at SGD2.7 billion (US$2.09 billion), is expected to produce a pre-tax gain of US$1.8 billion for HSBC and…
Philippine Airlines, under the leadership of banking and tobacco magnate Lucio Tan, intends to acquire up to 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner jets as the company upgrades its fleet in response to increased demand in air travel. The national airline has committed…
Thailand is advancing a significant cruise terminal project, valued at THB12.2-billion (US$362-million), on Koh Samui, the country’s second-largest island. The terminal has been designed to accommodate large cruise ships and is part of 262 substantial…
Three major Chinese airline companies are set to acquire 95 aircraft from Airbus, in deals collectively valued at approximately $17.8 billion. This comes as part of a concerted effort by these airlines to expand their capacities and modernise their fleets…
In a bid to streamline border operations and facilitate smoother trade of agricultural goods, particularly durian exports, Vietnam’s Department of Customs has instructed its local sub-departments to hasten customs clearance processes at border checkpoints.…
Fast Retailing, the Japanese firm that owns the popular clothing brand Uniqlo, reported a 45.7% quarterly profit surge, despite facing challenges from the Iran war’s impact on supply chains and logistics. Achieving this milestone puts the company on track for…
Japanese brewing company Sapporo is set to enter into a strategic partnership with Danish brewer Carlsberg, which entails a $643 million investment for a 25% stake in a Singapore-based joint venture. This venture, which will span across Southeast Asia and…
The Philippine government has sanctioned an unprecedented 12% increase in the daily minimum wage for Metro Manila, providing an additional 85 pesos (US$1.4) in two separate instalments beginning later this month. This decision is set to impact over 1.1…
Sa Sa International, a leading cosmetics retailer listed in Hong Kong, concluded the previous fiscal year with a significant boost in sales and profits. The company’s annual profit, which ended on March 31, witnessed an impressive growth of 160.5% amounting…
Singaporean consumers are increasingly expecting more from their online shopping experiences, favoring personalised and relevant product discovery over novelty. This finding is according to a recent report called the Spark of Discovery 2026. Efficiency and…
Mondelez International recently commemorated the 50th anniversary of its Scoresby confectionery factory in Melbourne’s east, coinciding with a $8 million investment in new packaging technology. This crucial advancement will bolster the production of over 120…
OCBC, Singapore’s second-largest bank, is amplifying its efforts to harness the expanding economic ties between Greater China and Southeast Asia. This new endeavor sees the bank forming a strategic partnership with two prominent business chambers, the…
Hong Kong’s robust economic performance earlier this year has culminated in an improved financial forecast from HSBC, despite minimal influence from the Middle East conflict. Bright Economic Outlook and Impacts of Conflict HSBC’s Global Investment Research…
The Hong Kong-based DFI Retail Group has recently announced a steady increase in sales for the first quarter of the year, primarily fueled by their health and beauty sector. Driving Growth with Health and Beauty Excluding cigarette sales, the DFI Retail Group…