Soon to Reopen Funan Mall to Use Innovative Retail Technology

Singapore’s Funan Mall, being built on the site of the former IT-focused Funan Digital Life Mall, is set to open ahead of schedule after a three year redevelopment phase. The mail has been described as Singapore’s first online-and-offline (O&O) mall....

Fraser and Neave Acquires Starbucks Thailand

Fraser and Neave (F&N), a Singapore-headquartered conglomerate with interests in food and beverage and real estate, bought the Starbucks Thailand coffee chain which has more than 370 outlets, in May 2019. F&N bought the chain through Coffee Concepts...

Nielsen Reports Positive FMCG Sales Growth in Vietnam

According to a recent Nielsen study named “What’s Next for South-East Asia”, Southeast Asian convenience stores recorded an 8.3% FMCG sales growth last year, with Vietnam reaching the second largest growth in the region (13%), exceeded only by Malaysia (17%). Even...

Tokopedia Expanding E-Commerce Services to Keep Rivals at Bay

Indonesian e-commerce giant Tokopedia is expanding its one-day delivery guarantee to nearly all of its products in a move to keep rivals at bay. While the 100% Indonesia focused company already offers same-day or one-day delivery for approximately 65% of its products,...
Coca-Cola Amatil Supported Accelerator Launches in Indonesia

Coca-Cola Amatil Supported Accelerator Launches in Indonesia

Coca-Cola Amatil (CCA), one of the world’s larger bottlers of The Coca-Cola Company range, has announced plans to expanding its start-up accelerator platform Amatil X to Indonesia. The Coca Cola Company holds a 30.8% stake in CCA. CCA is headquartered in Australia and...