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National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has taken decisive action to ensure the safety of its passengers and crew amidst escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. The airline has adjusted its routes to avoid potential conflict zones, a move that reflects…
Hyundai Motor opened an innovation center in Tel Aviv and invested in an Israeli artificial intelligence start-up through the center, the automaker said Tuesday. Hyundai Cradle Tel Aviv is the third such initiative established by the Korean carmaker’s…
Israel-based bath and body brand Sabon has opened its first Southeast Asia flagship boutique, in Singapore. Located in Takashimaya in the Ngee Ann City shopping centre, the store carries a full range of products for the body, face and the home. Soaps handmade…
The Malaysian franchise of McDonald’s Corp said it was “disappointed” with calls on social media to boycott the fast-food restaurant chain in apparent retaliation against the US’ recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Social media users in the…
South Korea’s Minigood chain is heading for Israel, where an individual has signed a five-year exclusive franchise agreement. Daniel Pardilov from the Pardilov & Co law firm, which represents the franchise holder, says the plan is to open at least 10 outlets…
Japanese “dollar store” chain Daiso is about to enter the Israeli retail market, to be run by the Union Group, the franchise holder for Cos and H&M in Israel and the official importer for Toyota and Lexus. Founded in 1977, Daiso will be competing in Israel…
Companies across the ASEAN bloc face a growing risk of cyberattacks, which can expose the region’s top-listed firms to a US$750 billion erosion in current market capitalisation. This was revealed on Tuesday in a new research commissioned by Cisco. Conducted…
Auto parts maker Delphi Automotive and Israeli technology firm Mobileye NV will put an Intel Corp chip at the heart of their joint effort to produce self-driving vehicles by 2019, the companies said on Tuesday. The move is a boost for the world’s largest…
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday its latest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S7 series, posted robust sales in Israel just a week after their launch. The Galaxy S7 series officially hit the shelves on March 14, coming out in major…
Israeli sandal maker and retailer Teva Naot is gaining a cult following in Japan. The footwear brand has just opened its fifth “high class boutique” in Japan, and plans even more stores as it wins the hearts and wallets of Japanese. The company already has…
Alibaba said on Tuesday that it has made an unspecified investment in Israeli startup Visualead as the e-commerce giant seeks to leverage the latest QR code technology. Visualead will use the capital from Alibaba to develop the next stage of…
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