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A unique production run of the popular KitKat 4 Finger chocolate bars is now available in Australia, with the chocolate bars enclosed in wrappers made from locally recycled polypropylene (PP). This initiative is part of an experimental collaboration between…
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) in the Australia Pacific region has formed a strategic partnership with Visy to oversee freight transport on select national transit paths. Partnership Details Within the framework of Visy’s national fleet network, CCEP…
Lululemon, the renowned athletic apparel company, is reinitiating its Like New programme in Hong Kong, in collaboration with Redress, a local NGO. This endeavour aims to give a second life to pre-owned clothes and is part of Lululemon’s broader sustainability…
Saving money doesn’t always mean giving up the things you enjoy. Whether you’re shopping online, streaming your favorite content, or exploring digital entertainment such as Jili games, making smarter financial choices can help you get more value from your…
The e-commerce sector in Southeast Asia is witnessing significant growth, with its Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) projected to reach around US$350 billion by 2030 and escalate to US$630 billion by 2035. For businesses aiming to tap into this growth, achieving…
Besi APac Sdn. Bhd., the Malaysian unit of top semiconductor assembly equipment manufacturer BE Semiconductor Industries N.V., has entered into a partnership with DHL Express by joining their GoGreen Plus programme. This programme aims to lower the emissions…
Reliance Retail, a major Indian retail company, has successfully acquired the skincare and wellness brand, Pahadi Local. Pahadi Local, established in 2018, is well-regarded for its clean ingredient formulations, ethical sourcing practices, and sustainable…
Vietnam has set its sights on exporting more than 10 million tonnes of seafood, valued at $11.5 billion, in the course of the current year. This anticipated export volume signals a slight increase of 0.6% as compared to that of 2025, according to Pham Quang…
Air travellers departing from Singapore will be subject to a sustainable aviation fuel levy starting October 2026. The levy, whose rates will vary between S$1 to S$41.60 (US$0.77 to US$31.92), applies to tickets sold from April 1, 2026, onwards for flights…
Renowned silk clothing retailer, Lilysilk, recently launched its debut store in the Harbour City of Hong Kong, situated in the bustling shopping region of Tsim Sha Tsui. Gateway Arcade Welcomes Lilysilk Located on the second floor of the Gateway Arcade, the…
On a trip to Thailand in 2017, serial entrepreneur Brian Bushell went diving for the first time and expected that the water would be pristine. Instead, it was filled with trash. “We were about to dive off the back of the boat, and all of the sudden we’re…
Starbucks Korea and 7-Eleven Thailand have announced positive results for their respective anti-plastic campaigns. A report revealed that the local Starbucks subsidiary has seen consumption of single-use straws cut by half in the months since introducing…
For many in Korea, Lunar New Year is a time to meet relatives and exchange elaborately-packaged gift sets that could contain anything from fruits and raw meat to cans of Spam. But one side effect to this approach to gift giving is the excessive waste –…
Indian retail industry has seen tremendous transformation and growth in the last few years and has become one of the most favourable market for global investment. The vibrant industry, hugely shaped by changing policies and consumer behaviour is adopting…
The ban on the use of plastic bags in Western Australia has started as of January 1, 2019, with retailers no longer be able to provide customers with lightweight plastic bags when shopping in their stores. Retailers who fail to comply with the new laws will…
Deputy Chief Minister of Sabah Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau said during his closing address at the 16th Annual Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil Conference today, the state is committed to having more palm oil produce to achieve both the Roundtable of…
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