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Bigmama, a beloved Korean eatery in Singapore, has officially closed its doors after a successful run of more than a decade. The owner made the sad announcement in a series of heartfelt social media posts and comments on Monday, revealing that the restaurant…
In celebration of its 185th anniversary, Watsons Hong Kong has unveiled a heritage concept store in Yau Ma Tei. This innovative store seeks to blend the brand’s long-standing pharmacy heritage with the excitement of experiential retail and exclusive…
A former manager of DBS Bank, Singapore’s most prominent financial institution, who swindled seven individuals out of nearly SGD1.4 million (US$1.09 million), including his own uncle, has been handed down a six-and-a-half-year prison sentence. Benjamin Chung…
To commemorate its 40th anniversary in Hong Kong, Toys R Us Asia has unveiled a transformed version of its flagship store in the Ocean Terminal, Tsim Sha Tsui. The store originally opened in 1986 and has been revamped to feature nine new in-store themed…
Isetan, a Japanese department store chain offering a variety of products ranging from home goods to fashion and beauty items, has recently shuttered its outlet located in NEX shopping mall, Singapore. This closure comes to fruition after a successful 15-year…
The United States dollar achieved a rise against the Vietnamese dong on Thursday morning, while concurrently reaching peak levels this year against other major currencies. The Vietnamese bank, Vietcombank, increased the dollar’s rate by 0.01%, setting it at…
One of McDonald’s long-standing outlets in Tampines Mall, Singapore, is set to close its doors on March 9. The fast-food restaurant has been a staple of the mall for over three decades, making its impending closure a significant moment for both the company…
McDonald’s Vietnam is reigniting its goal of expanding its presence in the country to 100 outlets within three years. This ambitious plan comes after the fast-food giant fell well short of its target, with only 35 locations in 2024 and 39 this current year.…
Rolls-Royce has introduced the Phantom Centenary Private Collection, a 25-unit series based on the Phantom, in celebration of the model’s 100th anniversary. The automaker describes the collection as the most intricate and technologically advanced private…
It’s a well-worn stereotype that iOS applications tend to receive upgrades before their Android equivalents. Surprisingly, even Google’s app, a tool one might expect to transcend such norms, has perpetuated this trend. For years, a particularly useful feature…
In a shocking turn of events, gold prices experienced their most significant daily drop in five years, resulting from investors cashing in their gains after the precious metal reached an unrivaled high in the preceding trading session. On Tuesday, spot gold…
Style Theory, a Singapore-based online clothing rental platform, has recently ceased operations due to increasing operational costs and the departure of its key investors. Established in 2016, Style Theory functioned as an online rental platform that operated…
Apple has unveiled a comprehensive redesign of its Ginza store, a stunning transformation two decades after first establishing its retail footprint in Japan. New Design Features The four-level retail property exhibits a contemporary layout, seamlessly…
Chinese athletic apparel corporation, Anta Group, recently announced its ambitious strategy to establish 1000 retail outlets in Southeast Asia within a span of three years. Anta Group currently manages a portfolio of nearly 13,000 stores, more than 200 of…
Anta Group, a Chinese sportswear company, has announced its goal to reach a total of 1,000 stores in Southeast Asia within the next three years. Currently, the group operates almost 13,000 stores globally, including more than 200 in Southeast Asia. These…
