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In Malaysia, the locally adored fruit known as Mangosteen, often referred to as the “queen of fruits,” is becoming more costly than durians due to a shift in agricultural trends causing a decrease in supply. Prices for the locally cultivated Mesta variety 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.…
As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, DBS, a Singapore-based bank, is observing a significant rise in safe haven flows, leading to an increase in deposit growth. However, this development could also lead to a downward trend in Singapore’s interest…
UBS, the banking behemoth based in Zurich, has unveiled its new cohort of managing directors. With a total of 155 appointments, this year’s list is smaller than the preceding year’s, representing an 11% drop from the 174 managing directors appointed last…
Singapore’s financial technology (fintech) industry is advancing into a new phase of sophistication. This phase is characterized by the embracement of artificial intelligence (AI), the introduction of stricter regulations, and an increasing focus on regional…
Fore Coffee, the Indonesian F&B retailer, is set to diversify into the donut market, inaugurating their inaugural Fore Donut outlet at Supermal Karawaci, Tangerang. Capitalising on Premium Baked Goods Market The strategic move into donuts is a bid to leverage…
The world of retail is buzzing with excitement as companies navigate the competitive landscape, continually seeking innovative strategies to engage consumers. Businesses are not only looking for traditional advertising avenues; they are harnessing the power…
The Philippines is witnessing a notable shift in its rice import landscape, as the archipelago’s imports fell sharply to 1.7 million tons within the first five months of 2025. This represents a significant decline of 20.9% compared to the same period last…
Kantar data shows Vietnam’s surge in options fuels consumers’ shifting brand preferences. In Vietnam, brand loyalty is becoming a relic of the past as consumers grow increasingly price-sensitive, a trend fueled by inflation and an explosion of choices. Peter…
Thailand’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a package of incentives including tax cuts and subsidies to promote a shift to electric vehicles (EVs) in Southeast Asia’s major auto production base, a government spokesperson said. The package for 2022-2025 is in line…
Coinbase has launched a debit card that enables US users to spend bitcoins anywhere Visa is accepted. The launch of a debit card – and the recognition of the currency by the Visa card system is further evidence that the new generation cryptocurrency is…
