Nine Stand Trial in Hong Kong For ‘Inciting’ 2014 Pro-Dem...
British MPs hit out at ‘public nuisance charges used to intimidate and silence pro-democracy figures.’

Guangdong Rights Activist Redetained Over Marking of 1911...
Huang Wenxun is under formal arrest on suspicion of 'picking quarrels and stirring up trouble.'

China Considers Currency Changes as Pressures Mount
Regulators weigh the consequences of easing exchange rate controls.

Xiaomi is taking over most of Meitu’s smartphone business
Meitu is dramatically cutting down on its smartphone and hardware business.

Korea’s gas prices fall quickly thanks to fuel tax cuts
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia The government fuel tax cut, which was implemented to ease the burden on rising crude oil prices, has turne...

Malaysia’s Central Bank confident of 4.8% GDP growth in 2018
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Economists have mixed views on Malaysia’s full-year gross domestic product (GDP) growth despite the c...

Malaysia’s October vehicle sales up 0.5% to 47,273 units ...
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Vehicle sales in October 2018 were up marginally 0.5% to 47,273 units from 47,041 units in the same month a...

Hugo Boss growth relies on Asia sales
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia German fashion retailer Hugo Boss sees Asia as a cornerstone of its growth strategy, saying while it alread...

New Santa Fe designed for China
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Hyundai Motor premiered the latest version of its Santa Fe SUV at an international auto exhibition in Guang...

Naganuma Ice to make Singapore debut
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Hokkaido soft serve ice cream franchise Naganuma Ice Co is opening in Singapore. The brand is distinguished...

Bamboo Airways plans a year-end take off
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Bamboo Airways, Vietnam’s newest airline, is expected to make its maiden flight on Dec. 29, its found...

India’s Jabong merges with Myntra
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Myntra has announced the integration of Jabong with the brand and Ananth Narayanan will continue to lead th...

WHSmith ventures into Hong Kong with new franchise
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia UK bookchain WH Smith is to open stores in Hong Kong after securing a franchise agreement with King Power G...

KT promotes its 5G team to run entire mobile business
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Mobile carrier KT announced its annual reshuffle Friday as it actively prepares to gain a strong foothold i...

India’s Tata food to focus on healthy range
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia With consumers increasingly becoming health conscious, health and wellness will drive the growth for the fo...

Fung Retailing boosts stake in reborn Toys R Us Asia
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Fung Retailing has finally secured a deal to continue to operate the profitable Toys R Us Asia business. Th...

Long queues in Apple Bangkok store opening day
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia The first official Apple Bangkok store is now trading, located in the heart of the new US$1.6 billion IconS...

Foreign names dominate Vietnam’s high-end home interiors ...
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Foreign home interior brands and designers are present in force and dominating the increasingly affluent Vi...

Walmart sales goes back on track
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia US retailer Walmart has reported a 4.7 per cent increase in operating income in the third quarter to US$4.9...

Samsung Group’s total market cap falls 11.95%
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Samsung Group has lost more than 56 trillion won ($49.9 billion) in market value this year as its flagship ...

Dubai’s Danube Home makes debut in India
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Danube Home, part of Dubai-based diversified business conglomerate Danube Group, has forayed into India by ...

With Facebook at 'War,' Zuckerberg Adopts More Aggressive...
Mark Zuckerberg’s new approach is causing unprecedented turmoil at Facebook, driving out several key executives and creating tensions with Chief Operating Of...

Nutella Cafe Opens in Union Square, NY
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia Confectionery giant Ferrero opened a permanent Nutella Cafe in the heart of New York City this week. The ca...

Full service eateries threaten fast food in Vietnam
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia A survey has found full service restaurants outshining the quick service segment in Vietnam since 2017’s th...

IKEA to turn pollution-causing rice straws into products ...
read the original version on: www.retailnews.asia In a bid to reduce global air pollution, Swedish home furnishing company IKEA last week announced its plan ...

All Sheeps and Sizes: Mutton Prices Soar as More Diners D...
Prices of mutton and other sheep meat are hovering near record highs as more people around the world gain a taste for the strong-flavored red meat.