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In Singapore, enthusiasts of the durian fruit, particularly the Musang King variety, are taking full advantage of a decade-record low in prices out of Malaysia. However, sellers predict that this economic boon will likely only persist for another fortnight.…
In South Korea, the rise in food prices has led to an increase in demand for ultra-low-cost products, specifically those priced under 1000 won. This surge in demand has prompted convenience stores to grow their range of super-value items. 7-Eleven’s…
DBS Bank is stepping up its game in the competitive retail landscape of Asia by teaming up with prominent players like Cold Storage, CS Fresh, Giant, Guardian, and 7-Eleven, among others. This collaborative effort aims to deliver enticing spending privileges…
As many of us know, premium smartphones are powerful and, at least in theory, last longer. But one huge downside is that they also come with a premium price tag, which not everyone can afford. So, if you want an expensive phone but don’t want to spend a lot…
As the online marketplace space becomes more crowded, Melbourne-based startup MyDeal plans to shrink to greatness – when it comes to product categories, that is. Like many marketplaces, the e-commerce company founded in 2012 by Australian entrepreneur Sean…
During the year-end, it’s always the busy season for retailers and brands across the world and among them Southeast Asia is no Exception. The mega sale season typically experiences offline sales during Black Friday in December has moved online now because of…
It is forecasted that the value of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) deals in 2017 will not exceed those of 2015 and 2016, thus, the market needs a boost from enterprises and the government to leverage the opportunities from foreign capital to make a…
Vietjet Aviation Joint Stock Company yesterday signed an agreement with CFM International – a joint venture of GE and Safran, in Washington on supporting 215 engines to power the airline’s fleet under the witnesses of Vietnam’s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc…
Singapore Airlines (SIA) marks another milestone as they celebrate their 70th anniversary across the globe with exciting deals, service expansion, and the largest showcase and travel fair for its Filipino patrons. According to Carol Ong, SIA general manager…
The extended season will lead to an eleven percent ($9.1 billion) increase in online sales to a total of $91.6 billion, according to Adobe’s 2016 Digital Insights Shopping Predictions report. Large retailers expected to account for the bulk of the growth,…
Now into its second day, the Trade Expo Indonesia event has generated a total of US$186.69 million worth of transactions in the form of trade contracts. “Transactions worth US$178.7 million were signed on the first day while US$7.99 million worth of deals…
With intentions to localise and grow the business, 11street (www.11street.my), one of the largest online marketplaces in Malaysia, will be forming strategic alliances with Celcom as part of the company’s business expansion plans this 2016 with key focus on…
