Malaysia has outlined an ambitious plan to decrease its dependence on imported food by half by 2050 in an effort to bolster national food security. This objective arises as the nation grapples with an annual food import expenditure hitting around 80 billion…
Birkenstock, the esteemed German footwear brand, has recently launched its most sizeable in-mall shop in India, situated in Chennai. This new addition brings the total count of Birkenstock locations in the country to 63, showcasing the brand’s steadfast…
Indonesia is currently experiencing a “demographic dividend” phase, characterized by a surge in the young population. However, this younger generation, primarily Generation Z (those born between 1997 and 2012), is wrestling with significant employment…
The National Assembly of Vietnam has directed the government to construct a strategic plan for establishing a gold trading exchange. This endeavor is in response to the escalating prices of gold and aims to control and regulate the bullion market. The Need…
Coopers Brewery, a family-owned independent brewing company, has experienced a slight rise in its annual beer sales, outperforming the overall market that has seen a downturn. Annual Sales Report In the 2024-25 fiscal year, Coopers Brewery reported total beer…
The South Korean quick-service restaurant chain, Lotteria, is set to enter the Malaysian market by the end of the current year. This move is a result of a strategic alliance with the local firm, Serai Group. Exclusive Partnership with Serai Group As part of…
Singapore’s national e-payment system, «PayNow», currently boasts a nearly 70 percent penetration of the city-state’s population with monthly volumes exceeding S$1 billion, an MAS board member recently shared with parliament. Ong Ye Kung, minister of…
Vietnam may grow more than 7 percent in 2018, the highest in 10 years, and is likely to maintain the rate next year, experts say. Nguyen Xuan Thanh, director of development, and public policy lecturer at the Fulbright University of Vietnam, said the country’s…