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Since July 2025, Malaysia’s Road Transport Department has confiscated over 1,050 high-end vehicles, including brands such as Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Mercedes-Benz, and BYD. The total value of these seized vehicles exceeds RM200 million (US$50.9 million).…
Nestlé, the Swiss food giant, is facing a challenge in its attempt to divest from its mass-market vitamin brands. The rise in demand for expensive, scientifically-backed products among health-conscious consumers is complicating the corporation’s efforts to…
In the first six months, 7,040 new high-end housing units were launched in HCMC, up 123 percent year-on-year, accounting for 59 percent of new supply. Mid-range supply rose 295 percent to 4,908 units, accounting for 49 percent of new supply, while no new…
Indian formal wear brand Van Heusen has opened a new upscale fashion store in Bandra. With the launch of the new Linking Road store, Van Heusen India now operates 16 stores in Mumbai. The expansive store is spread across 2200sqft, offering an array of…
Innisfree Corp., budget cosmetics manufacturer under South Korea’s beauty powerhouse Amorepacific Group opened its first store in the Philippines with hopes to expand its presence in the bourgeoning Southeast Asian market. According to the company, the…
Apple is returning to its roots when it comes to music products and is starting to embrace the world of audiophiles who are prepared to pay more for premium, higher-quality speakers and music devices. Take the release of the HomePod in February. Apple‘s new…
It’s like dining a la carte 34,000 feet above sea level. That’s the “Book the Cook” experience that you get when you fly Singapore Airlines. It’s an exclusive advance inflight meal-ordering service that allows passengers in Suites, First Class, Business Class…
The bottom may already be falling out of the high-end luxury car segment because of the gloomy economy, but Indonesia’s tax amnesty scheme seems to be exacerbating the situation. This segment groups super sports car and ultra luxury limousine brands, namely…
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