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Uber Eats' robot deliveries augment Japan's workforce
Uber Eats' robot deliveries augment Japan's workforce
The shrinking and ageing population is one of the factors that led to a shift in food deliveries.
Flipkart launches own UPI handle for digital payments
Flipkart UPI will be available to more than 500 million customers.
Hermès launches new Tokyo concept store
The new flagship store is located in Azabudai Hills.
Hong Kong’s New World sells D‧PARK Mall to Chinachem for $514m
The transaction will be completed by April.
Reliance targets bringing British retailer Primark to India
Primark is currently operating over 400 stores globally.
SEA retail sales during Ramadan to see nearly 50% growth
Malaysia saw the highest average increase in sales with 40%, whilst Singapore gained 30% in 2023.
Philippine's 2GO holds business workshops for SMEs
The group created the 2GO Getters community to connect with small business owners.
Teddy bear inventor Steiff, Melchers ink partnership for China expansion
Both companies will establish a supply chain and distribution centre in Shanghai.
Louis Vuitton debuts chocolate shop in Singapore
Le Chocolat Maxime Frédéric in Singapore is its first shop outside France.
Wildflour Hospitality Group secures equity investment from KV Asia
It currently has eight concept brands in 18 locations.
Louis Vuitton opens luxury destination LV The Place Bangkok
The destination includes Gaggan at Louis Vuitton, the Maison’s first restaurant in South Asia.
MINISO opens new IP-specialty flagship store in India
Three areas will be dedicated to brands Sanrio, Disney, and Barbie.
TOMORO Coffee enters Singapore market
The new store is located inside the NUS Business School Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library.
Uni ballpen brand creator Mitsubishi Pencil Company buys LAMY
LAMY’s operations in Heidelberg will remain.
The North Face to change to direct-sales format in Australia and New Zealand
VF Corporation will complete the transition to a direct-sales model by second half of 2024.
Automated payment transforms Singaporeans’ consumer experience
Automated bank payments eliminate hidden fees, enhancing efficiency and transparency.
Netcetera tackles financial fraud with advanced technology
Fraud is one of the biggest challenges in the financial landscape.
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