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Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) has expanded its intra-Asia network through introducing a dedicated, uninterrupted cargo service between its Asia-Pacific hub located in Guangzhou, China, and Sydney, Australia. This move is expected to bolster the import…
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight arm of the prominent Emirates airline, recently announced the commencement of weekly freighter flights to Almaty International Airport, Kazakhstan, starting from 16 June 2026. In what marks the company’s first foray into Central…
Insurer Singlife’s comprehensive shared service center, PROPEL, has announced a change in leadership one year after its inception. Yirong Wee has assumed the role of chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Steven Ong, who will spearhead a new business…
Cargojet Inc. has expressed delight in the launching of a direct air cargo service bridging Canada and Europe, set to commence on November 1, 2025. The service will establish a connection between Liege Airport (LGG), an outstanding cargo gateway in Europe,…
On Thursday, Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, unveiled a novel AI chatbot assistant service, amplifying its efforts to solidify its presence in a consumer-centric domain presently dominated by ByteDance and Tencent. Integration of AI Chatbot Into Quark…
THAI Airways, Thailand’s national airline, has named Unilode Aviation Solutions, a leader in the Unit Load Device (ULD) management, repair, and digital solutions realm, as its provider for comprehensive ULD management services. Advancing THAI Airways’…
Swedish furniture giant Ikea has announced the acquisition of US-based logistics technology company, Locus. This strategic move is aimed at enhancing Ikea’s delivery services and facilitating a faster and more streamlined online shopping experience. The…
In a recent survey conducted by Canstar, Aldi has emerged as Australia’s most popular supermarket for the thirteenth consecutive year. The supermarket chain outperformed its competitors, receiving the top rankings for providing excellent value for money,…
EG Group Plans to Divest Australian Service Station Network UK-based EG Group is planning to divest its EG Ampol service station network in Australia. Ampol, EG Group’s wholesale supplier, is considered the most likely purchaser. EG Group acquired 540 fuel…
GrabCab, a new player in Singapore’s taxi market, is gearing up to launch next month, becoming the sixth taxi operator in the bustling city-state with an initial fleet of 40 electric hybrid vehicles. The move comes from Grab’s subsidiary, GrabRentals, which…
The private banking division of Standard Chartered is ramping up its presence in the UAE with a series of notable new hires in a move that underscores the region’s burgeoning wealth landscape. The bank has appointed Yahya Ismail as managing director and…
As the world marks International Dog Day on August 26, WestJet Cargo is pleased to announce the expansion of its pet transportation services to three major European airports: London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), and Edinburgh (EDI). This expansion…
Ride-hailing giant Grab will raise all fares from March 10, the first tech-based transport firm to do so amid record-high gasoline prices. GrabCar’s first two-kilometer fare will be raised by VND2,000 ($0.09) to VND29,000 for four-seater and VND34,000 for…
Vietnam is set to commercially launch 5G mobile services next year as it seeks to increase the number of internet users by reducing the number of 2G smartphones to under 5 percent. The Ministry of Information and Communications reported at a meeting Wednesday…
The Monetary Authority of Singapore said it will consider appropriate supervisory actions on DBS, which suffered recurring disruptions to its online banking services, including its payments app. This is a serious disruption and MAS expects DBS to conduct a…
Almost half (47 percent) of all financial institutions in the republic have invested in banking-as-a-service in the last year, and 45 percent are looking to do so in the next 12 months, according to a new survey by Finastra. Financial institutions (FIs) in…
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