A piece of land in Singapore, associated with the family of the city’s late “rubber king,” Lee Kong Chian, has been sold for S$578 million (US$453 million). The 18,860-square-meter property, located at 8 Thomson Lane, was sold bearing a 105-year leasehold…
Sunshine Bakeries, a renowned bread manufacturer from Singapore, is gearing up to introduce its Musang King durian milk buns to the market on March 20, just before the onset of the durian season. The new delicacy will be available across leading supermarkets…
A sushi entrepreneur from Japan, who goes by the moniker “The Tuna King”, set a new record when he purchased a colossal bluefin tuna for an unprecedented 510.3 million yen (approximately US$3.25 million) at an auction held on Monday. Record-Breaking Purchase…
In an act of goodwill and community service, a durian stall in Singapore, Famous Durian, recently held a sizable giveaway of the beloved fruit for senior citizens. The event drew a crowd of over 500 individuals, some of whom waited patiently for more than…
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) has recently confirmed a $350 million investment deal toward their Burger King China operation via a newly formed partnership with Chinese alternative asset manager, CPE. With a well-established reputation for scaling…
Renowned Italian fashion designer, Giorgio Armani, universally acknowledged for his modern Italian style and grace, and fondly referred to as “King Giorgio”, passed away at 91, as announced by his company. Remembering the Icon Paying tribute to Armani,…
In an unexpected partnership, famed condiment producer Heinz and beverage giant Smoothie King have come together to introduce a pioneering concept in the beverage industry – a smoothie that is based on ketchup. Drawing inspiration from the viral internet…
King Power, a leading duty-free company in Thailand, has made the announcement that it will be closing its branches in Srivaree, Pattaya, and Mahanakhon by September. This move forms part of a broader cost-cutting strategy that involves a voluntary redundancy…
As consumer demand for premium durian varieties surges in China, Malaysia projects a significant increase in its durian exports this year. Loh Wee Keng, chairman of the Malaysia Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China, shared insights on the growing market,…
“Indonesias economy is remarkable,” King of Belgium Philippe told President Joko Widodo (Jokowi) when they met at the Royal Palace in Brussels, the Belgian capital on April 21, 2016. He has followed the economic development of Indonesia closely, and he gave…
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