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New Zealand-based dairy cooperative, Fonterra, is exuding optimism about its future performance amid global uncertainties. The company’s third quarter results showed a promising $1.5 billion in operating profits, marking an impressive year-on-year increase of…
After a six-year break, Air China has reinstated direct flights from Beijing to Pyongyang. This comes as another indication that North Korea is gradually becoming more accessible, following the reestablishment of train services between the two capitals.…
Starbucks has finally shown a surge in comparable sales growth, marking the first increase in nearly two years. This promising development suggests the early success of the renowned coffee company’s turnaround strategy. Turnaround Indicators The fourth…
More voices are coming to one of the most popular navigation app, Waze. This time we have something special to talk about, as Waze is adding cats and dogs voices to its mobile apps. So, regardless of whether you’re a cat or dog person, Waze now has you…
Fashion retailer Esprit continues to cull its retail network, but despite reduced sales is confident its turnaround program is on track. In the third quarter to March 31, the Hong Kong-listed company’s turnover fell 25.5 per cent in Hong Kong dollar terms to…
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