The International Monetary Fund said on Thursday it expects Asia’s economic growth this year and next to be slightly higher than its recent estimates because of upward revisions to SingaporeR…
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Anta Sports sales may grow 15pc on stores in China
Anta Sports Products Ltd, China’s largest maker of athletic shoes, said sales may grow by at least 15 percent this year as it opens more stores.
The Chinese shoemaker’s net income last yea…
Few worries over impending NAND flash shortage
Many of us depend on NAND flash memory – the technology at the heart of removable USB storage devices and most memory cards on the market today.…
Sands to open big bet on Asian gambling
Las Vegas Sands Corp.’s Marina Bay Sands, a massive USD5.7 billion bet on the future of Asian gambling, is set to open on Tuesday in Singapore. According to analysts, it could become the world&#…
AmEx to offer yuan travel cheques
American Express said on Tuesday that next month it would offer the world’s first yuan-denominated travellers’ cheque for people visiting China.
Starting on 10 May, travellers to China fro…
A cautious India raises rates
Asia has led the recovery in the global economy, but super-easy monetary policies of regional central banks have stoked consumer price pressures and ignited inflation in real estate and other asset pr…
SQ to raise capacity on HK route
Singapore Airlines will increase capacity between Hong Kong and Singapore by 15 percent next month, reflecting growing demand for business and leisure travel following the opening of the casino resort…
Welcome to Hanoi
Last year, the online magazine Smart Travel Asia ranked Hanoi the continent’s sixth best city for shopping, after Hong Kong and Singapore but ahead of Bali, Shanghai, Tokyo, Beijing and Seoul. I…
PHD wins Elizabeth Arden’s media account
Cosmetic powerhouse Elizabeth Arden has chosen PHD as its global media agency across a number of key markets in Europe and Asia-Pacific without a pitch due to its established business relationship wit…
Meeting business schools – at a virtual MBA fair
In uncertain economic times, going for an MBA is a big step. Finding the right school has become ever more important – yet for busy professionals the search takes precious time. Business schools…