Expanding store and franchise operations into new markets, or even expanding into known markets, can present a number of challenges for the Brand Owner.
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Report: Asia-Pacific economic outlook
China and Indonesia expected to continue growth into 2010, but Malaysia and the Philippines still have obstacles to overcome. Learn more in Deloitte Research’s December 2009 edition of the Asia …
Indonesia wants China pact revised
Indonesia is hoping to renegotiate a free-trade pact between Southeast Asia and China that took effect this month, amid concerns from local businesses about competition.…
Sony voted region’s no. 1 best brand in 2009
Top advertising-industry publication Media, in conjunction with leading market-insight company TNS, today released its list of Asia’s top 1,000 brands for 2009.…
Those fabulous 30s
Fashion designers drew inspiration from the silver screen for their pieces shown at the Pond’s Bazaar Moviechestra Fabulous 30s fashion show, held to raise awareness of breast cancer.…
Consumer confidence in Southeast Asia is increasing
Consumer confidence continues to grow in Southeast Asian countries as their economies rebound from the global recession. The Consumer Confidence Index, as measured by InsightAsia Research Group, rose …
Luxing up American style
Updating both formal and casual, with an All-American twist, with Louis Vuitton’s cruise collection
With its high ceiling, indoor pool area, and a magnificent view of the city, Oakwood Ortigas w…
India, Indonesia joint panel pushes for FTA
Nearly two months after India inked the Free Trade Agreement with the Association of South East Asian nations, a joint panel comprising government officials and trade experts of India and Indonesia ha…
Depok delays raids on karaoke clubs
The Depok administration in West Java said Sunday it would delay the implementation of the forced closure of karaoke clubs pending an investigation results from relevant municipality investigators.
Th…
New tax law threatens sales, car sellers say
The newly passed law authorizing city and regional administrations to set vehicle tax rates on a progressive basis will cause car sales to drop in 2010, representatives of Daihatsu and Isuzu, both gro…