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20x Profit in Two Years: How Reddog's 'K-Snack' Model Is Scaling Fast in South East Asia
11+ hour, 8+ min ago (331+ words) Revenue doubles for a second straight year; operating profit surges more than twentyfold to an unusually high ~20% margin Singapore entity launched in April, first store opens in August; ASEAN's 600-million market in sight, with an IPO under review for the…...
Alex Kim Appointed Managing Director, Otis Vietnam & Cambodia
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (276+ words) Thailand Business News Alex Kim Appointed Managing Director, Otis Vietnam & Cambodia HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ " Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, service and modernization company, today announced the appointment of…...
Southeast Asia's Fintech Surge: Innovation Engine or Fragmentation Trap?
2+ week, 6+ day ago (370+ words) The region's most consequential development is the rapid buildout of cross-border payment infrastructure " a direct response to the chronic friction of operating across 11 jurisdictions with distinct currencies, regulators, and banking ecosystems. By December 2025, there were 29 QR and person-to-person payment linkages…...
Colgate Optic White Purple Debuts "The Purple Cafe" K-Drama Series
2+ week, 2+ day ago (176+ words) HONG KONG SAR " Media Out Reach Newswire " 18 June 2026 " Colgate Optic White Purple today launched "The Purple Caf, an APAC-wide social-first campaign. Expanding its K-Beauty footprint, the brand is moving beyond traditional advertising into episodic storytelling across Tik Tok and major…...
Fortune Unveils 2026 Southeast Asia 500
2+ week, 5+ day ago (318+ words) Trafigura Group tops the 2026 Fortune Southeast Asia 500 for the third consecutive year, with US$240. 3 billion in revenue Vietnam companies emerge as the ranking's standout growth story, with aggregate revenue up 10. 5% " triple the regional average Revenue threshold to qualify for the…...
Ticketbay Expands Safer Access to K-pop Concert Tickets for Global Fans
2+ week, 6+ day ago (502+ words) Thailand Business News Ticketbay Expands Safer Access to K-pop Concert Tickets for Global Fans Escrow-Based Marketplace Supports Secure Transactions for International Users SEOUL, South Korea, June 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ " International fans traveling to South Korea for K-pop concerts and other live performances…...
Thai Baht Weakens as April Trade Deficit Hits Record USD 10 Billion
3+ week, 2+ day ago (100+ words) Thailand's Baht is weakening due to a record USD 10. 0 billion April trade deficit, driven by strong imports. Despite portfolio inflows and AI export growth, authorities warn of continued Baht pressure if imports remain high. The weakening trend since mid-April is…...
Middle East Conflict to Push Global Growth to Lowest Rate Since COVID-19
3+ week, 3+ day ago (428+ words) WASHINGTON, June 11, 2026 The conflict in the Middle East is expected to slow global growth to the lowest rate since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic amid higher energy prices, steeper inflation, and increased borrowing costs, according to the World Bank…...
Etiqa Insurance Singapore Brings Everyday Readiness to Public Spaces through "When Life Spins, Stay Ready" Campaign
3+ week, 3+ day ago (276+ words) This light-hearted and reflective activation encourages Singaporeans to consider everyday preparedness in a new light. It aims to kickstart conversations around readiness in life while reinforcing Etiqa's commitment to helping customers navigate life with greater confidence and support. Rolling out…...
Manulife Asia Care Survey 2026: Independence as Asia's New Legacy
3+ week, 3+ day ago (436+ words) From living longer to living free, people across Asia prioritize health and financial self-sufficiency to pursue independence and avoid burdening loved ones Manulife Asia Care Survey 2026 Independence as the new inheritance " a legacy free from burden and care dependency Based…...