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JD.com, a prominent marketplace for consumer electronics in China, forecasted an uptick in home-appliance sales for the second half of the year during their recently held quarterly review. This projection was made despite their first reported decrease in…
In the first five months of 2026, Vietnam saw a significant increase in its pepper exports, with 122,600 tonnes exported, marking a rise of 21.7% from the previous year. The collective value of these shipments was US$789.2 million, representing a 13.9% surge…
Golden Goose, a prominent name in luxury footwear, has recently reinforced its direct-to-consumer sales strategy, a decision that has proved beneficial according to their recent earnings report. A Successful Year for Golden Goose For the fiscal year of 2025,…
On Friday, gold prices in Vietnam experienced a dip while global bullion prices noted a hike. The price of a gold bar from the Saigon Jewelry Company witnessed a decrease of 1.01%, bringing its value down to VND175.4 million (US$6,757.33) per tael. Each tael…
In 2025, prominent positions in Asian investment banking fee generation were predominantly filled by Chinese corporations, spearheaded by a surge in offshore bond issues and a remarkable initial public offering (IPO) boom in Hong Kong. Leading Positions…
The value of the U.S. dollar experienced a rise against the Vietnamese dong in the black market during Saturday’s early trading hours, following a slight increase against other significant currencies in the previous trading session. The U.S. dollar saw a…
As the telecommunications sector in Asia rapidly moves towards 5G technology, cloud-native architectures, and digital services, operators throughout the region contend with intensifying cyber threats. These threats, which range from data breaches to scams and…
Data centers in the Asia Pacific region are undergoing a significant transformation as they move away from conventional staffing models, typically made up of engineers conducting nightly rounds, to environments that are increasingly autonomous where robots…
The partnership between 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and AI is crucial for unlocking the intelligent future of the Middle East and Central Asia. This strategic alliance transforms the network, allowing telecommunications operators to shift from selling capacity to…
Misto Holdings, previously known as Fila, has reported a robust performance for the third quarter, attributing the positive results to the successful implementation of its restructuring efforts in North America. This strategic move improved profitability…
The Philippines’ prominent data center operators have officially collaborated to establish the Data Center Operators of the Philippines (DCPH). This unified alliance aims to fortify the country’s standing as the upcoming digital hub of Southeast Asia. Forming…
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…
Between July and September 2025, Singapore Changi Airport experienced a 3.1% year-on-year increase in passenger movement, handling approximately 17.3 million passengers. The number of aircraft movements, encompassing takeoffs and landings, remained fairly…
In the first three quarters of 2025, Vietnam saw a 9% year-on-year increase in its imports of U.S. soybeans, reaching a total value of $300 million. This surge has been attributed to ongoing efforts to incorporate these soybeans into the country’s aquaculture…
Metcash, a prominent retail conglomerate, reported a notable 5.1% increase in group sales (excluding tobacco) for the 18 weeks leading up to August 31st this year. This growth coincides with the company’s plans to launch its first-ever cross-pillar marketing…
July’s retail sales in Hong Kong experienced an upward trend, marking the third consecutive month of positive growth. Sales figures showed a 1.8% year-on-year increase, achieving a total value of HK$29.7 billion ($3.8 billion). This increase followed a more…
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