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Heineken, the renowned brewing titan, has reported a substantial surge in growth during the first half of this fiscal year, following its decision to eliminate 3000 roles within the organization. The company declared a $24.3 billion revenue during this…
Over 40 universities are participating in a national initiative to explore how product packaging can be transformed into a constant customer engagement platform through augmented reality. This comes at a time when retailers and brands are grappling with…
Mastercard has broadened its premium travel services in the Asia Pacific region by launching the first Taste by Priceless dining club at Hong Kong International Airport. This move is aimed at bolstering the company’s allure for wealthy travelers. The dining…
Banu, a premier hotpot brand originating from Mainland China, has broadened its horizons by launching its very first establishment in Hong Kong. Established in 2001, Banu has seen rapid expansion, operating over 200 outlets across Mainland China. The brand’s…
Miniso, a leading retail brand, has launched its first ‘Miniso Land’ outlet in Macau, marking a significant milestone in its Asia-wide expansion strategy. This new premium retail store is part of Miniso’s broader efforts to strengthen its network of…
Sunway Malls, one of Malaysia’s leading shopping center operators, has launched a pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) system designed to transform its locations into the nation’s first “smart malls.” The innovative AI network will work in tandem with…
Chloé, an esteemed French luxury fashion house, has recently established its first store in Vietnam, nestled within a bustling shopping complex in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. The brand, recognized for its romantic, free-spirited and distinctly feminine…
French eyewear retailer Izipizi has expanded its operations to Japan, launching its initial directly managed brick-and-mortar shop. This marks the company’s first in-person venture in the Japanese market. The store is strategically situated on Cat Street,…
Zimmermann, the esteemed Australian fashion label, has unveiled its first boutique in Hong Kong at the upscale Pacific Place, further solidifying its foothold in the Asian market. The boutique is strategically situated in the posh sector of Pacific Place,…
Canadian sportswear label, Lululemon, has announced plans to open its first shop in India during the forthcoming fall season. The inaugural store is slated to be located in DLF Promenade. This move falls under the company’s franchise agreement with Tata CLiQ,…
Alumax Boats, a Dutch firm known for supplying water taxis for the 2012 London Olympics, has launched its first shipyard outside its homeland in Vietnam, through a joint venture partnership. This expansion was marked with a grand inauguration ceremony held on…
In the first half of 2026, Vietnam saw a significant increase of 17.8% in its fruit and vegetable exports, reaching a total of US$3.65 billion. This upward trend was notably reflected in the second quarter, where exports alone generated a revenue of $2.18…
French fashion brand, Marithé + François Girbaud, has made its debut in Malaysia with a flagship store at Suria KLCC. This move is part of the brand’s ongoing aggressive expansion in the Asian region. The new store, situated on the first level of the Kuala…
Vietnam has made significant strides in its food export sector with its first shipment of ready-to-eat poultry eggs to Japan. The delivery was facilitated by Vinh Thanh Dat Food (VFood) on Thursday, following an extensive collaboration with a Japanese…
JD.com, a prominent Chinese e-commerce company, has inaugurated its first physical JD Mall in Hong Kong. This venture marks the beginning of an ambitious expansion strategy, which projects the opening of 6 to 8 more stores across the city over the forthcoming…
DBS Bank is set to revolutionize the financial market in Singapore by launching tokenized physical gold for retail customers in the latter half of 2026. With this initiative, DBS Bank takes the lead as the first bank in the nation to empower its customers…