Maria SantosFood
India Regulator Fines Shangri-La Eros ₹1 Lakh over Service Charge
The penalty over automatic fees at the New Delhi luxury hotel’s Mister Chai marks the first such sanction against a five-star property.
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Aiko TanakaE-Tailing
TikTok Shop Teams with Philippine Trade Ministry on Pre-Sale Safety Checks
The social commerce platform blocked 208 million illicit listings over twelve months as regulators increase oversight of online marketplaces ahead of year-end sales.
Sarah ChenLiving
Best World CEO Dora Hoan Elected Chair of Global Direct Selling Body
The appointment marks the first time an Asia-Pacific leader will guide the 48-year-old World Federation of Direct Selling Associations.
Rajiv MenonE-Tailing
Philippine Fraud Cases Stall as 71 Percent of Online Scam Victims Never Report Losses
A Global Anti-Scam Alliance survey shows only 29 percent of defrauded Filipinos file reports, hampering law enforcement efforts across digital payment networks.
Aiko TanakaLiving
Malaysia Sends Misleading Online Health Ad Complaints to MCMC
Communications Minister Datuk Seri Fahmi Fadzil confirmed the measure following talks with medical associations and healthcare experts in Kuala Lumpur.
Wei ZhangFashion
Hong Kong Customs Arrests Third Suspect over Opatra Beauty Sales Tactics
Customs officers detained a saleswoman linked to a closed Sha Tin New Town Plaza outlet formerly operated by Sayles Retail.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Malaysia to Impose Registration Rules on E-Commerce Platforms After 1,964 Complaints
Regulators will force online marketplaces to guarantee SIRIM electrical safety standards and verify halal claims following a surge in consumer disputes.
Minjun ParkAutomotive
BVM Petroleum Partners with Intertek to Boost Fuel Quality in Cambodia
Cambodia’s Ministry of Commerce oversaw the agreement between the domestic distributor and the testing firm to tighten retail fuel standards.
Maria SantosE-Tailing
Taiwan Plans Ban on Auto-Renewing Subscriptions with Fines up to NT$50 Million
Digital platforms face penalties of up to NT$50 million per violation under new rules requiring manual opt-in boxes and simplified cancellation paths.
Sarah ChenFinance
Cambodia Strengthens Responsible Microfinance with 22 New Actions
Cambodia’s National Bank and the United Nations are advancing 22 key actions to bolster consumer protection and responsible lending in the nation’s microfinance sector, aiming for a more transparent financial system.
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