The US-based private equity firm, The Carlyle Group, has successfully acquired KFC Korea. With this acquisition, the firm aims to expand the existing 200-store portfolio of the popular restaurant chain in South Korea. The deal, which was initially announced…
Jago Coffee, an Indonesian-based mobile coffee startup, recently secured a significant financial boost of US$12.5 million in a Series B funding round. This recent round of funding will enable the company to progress with its expansion plans. The focus is on…
Starting January 21, Aldi customers in New South Wales and Victoria will have the option to purchase the retailer’s exclusive range of alcoholic beverages via DoorDash. This new service is a part of the ongoing partnership between Aldi and DoorDash, which was…
U Mobile, a leading telecommunications provider in Malaysia, has become the first in the country to introduce a network-level scam protection system. This groundbreaking initiative, operational since February 2025, has successfully intercepted and blocked…
Cambodia is preparing to introduce 5G mobile services as of January 1, 2026, as reported by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications. The three major mobile operators in the region, Cellcard (CamGSM), Metfone (Viettel Cambodia), and Smart (Smart Axiata),…
The Australian government has put forth a draft bill that would mandate leading mobile carriers, including Telstra, Optus, and TPG, to ensure baseline outdoor mobile coverage countrywide. The bill, known as the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligations (UOMO), is…
UBS, a Swiss multinational investment bank and financial services company, has signaled its plans to significantly expand its footprint in the United States’ financial market. This move demonstrates UBS’s dedication to deepening its presence across the…
The renowned Melbourne-based bakery, Charlie’s Fine Food, has recently made a significant splash with its products appearing on Aldi Australia’s shelves for the first time in over 20 years of operation. Expanding Product Reach The ready-to-bake Choc Chip…
Hunt and Brew, an Australian food and beverage company, has introduced its high-protein milk product, Extra Protein Milk 1L, to the national market. This newly launched product is now available at all Coles supermarkets throughout Australia. Product and…
Malaysian eCommerce customers have a new last-mile delivery service, PGEON, which lets them pick up their parcels at any MyNews.com convenience store. PGEON is a partnership between eCommerce delivery service EasyParcel and MyNews.com owner Bison…