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Japanese restaurant group Colowide is introducing its shabu-shabu hot-pot chain to Vietnam via a franchise network. Its first On-Yasai hot pot location opens at Vincom Mega Mall in Hanoi this month, being run by affiliate Colowide Vietnam. The 260 sqm outlet…
Thai home-furnishings manufacturer and retailer Index Living Mall has set a strategic plan to open at least one store in a new Asean market every year. The company expects the sales contribution from Asean countries to increase significantly from the 6 to 7…
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