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NTT East Corporation has entered into a partnership with a collection of data center, telecommunications, energy, and infrastructure businesses, with the aim of transforming Ishikari City in Hokkaido into a major data center hub. Building a Data Center…
Retail sales in Singapore experienced increased growth in June, with most sectors seeing improvements, with the most significant ones being recreational goods, watches, and jewelry. According to the Department of Statistics, retail sales—excluding motor…
Bangkok is emerging as Southeast Asia’s most dynamic hub for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals, illustrating Thailand’s increasing allure for global wealth despite ongoing economic and geopolitical instability. The UHNW populace in Thailand’s capital is…
AS Watson Group, a leading global health and beauty retailer, has announced the promotion of Queennie Fung to the position of General Manager of Group Corporate Communications. In this role, Fung will be responsible for overseeing the company’s brand…
In a historic shift, electric vehicles (EVs) constituted 57.6% of new vehicle registrations in the first quarter of this year in Singapore. This marks the first time EVs have outpaced both combustion engine and hybrid models in new registrations. The…
Retail sales in Singapore continued their upward trajectory in September, albeit at a slower rate than in August. Retail Sales Trend In September, retail sales, excluding motor vehicles, rose by 2 per cent. This is a slight dip compared to the 4.7 per cent…
Chelsea Chu, a veteran banking executive, has been appointed to head the corporate banking division of the American financial institution, Citi, in Taiwan. Based out of Taipei, Chu is expected to leverage her considerable experience in banking to enhance the…
The Commerce Leadership Forum 2025 Series, organized by Omnichat, a frontrunner in omnichannel AI customer experience platforms, recently took place at the Meta offices in Singapore and Malaysia. The event brought together key figures from companies such as…
The esteemed luxury conglomerate Kering has announced the appointment of Francesca Bellettini as the new president and CEO of one of its prime brands, Gucci. She steps into the role, succeeding Stefano Cantino who served for a brief tenure of nine months.…
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