Vietnam’s decision to devalue its currency raises tensions across Asia as the region’s export-driven economies jostle for an edge amid a slow recovery in orders from the U.S. and Europe.…
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Philippines: SM Supermarket opens latest branch in Rosario
SM Supermarket, the Philippines’ leading supermarket chain, opens its newest branch in the newly opened SM City Rosario, Cavite. SM Supermarkets is part of one of the c…
Gas price hike means other price increases
Just one day after the petrol price in Vietnam increased by 800 dong per litre to 16,300 dong on November 20, food retailers in markets have raised prices.
Meanwhile, retailers said that the dollar pr…
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.…
Thailand’s Q4 economy to be positive
Thailand’s economy in the fourth quarter of this year will turn positive, according to Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva.…
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.…
Whopper Bar makes an entrance in Singapore
Burger King’s latest innovation, the Whopper Bar, has just made its debut in the Asia Pacific region, with the opening of a store in Singapore’s trendy Clarke Quay dining and entertainment…
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 …
Asean to expand trade routes
Thailand and China agreed to press on with the logistics project to develop and expand trade linkages in Southeast Asia and southern China.…
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…