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U.S. coffee chain Starbucks is struggling to grow in China where local competitors have been expanding fast, beating it in both number of stores and revenues. Starbucks saw revenue from over 7,300 stores in mainland China dropped 11% year-on-year to $734 million in the second quarter this year. Same-store sales …

Saigon Jewelry Company gold bar price held steady at VND80 million (US$3,188.65) per tael Wednesday morning as global prices inched down. Gold ring price was unchanged at VND77.9 million per tael. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces. Globally, gold prices edged lower on Wednesday as investors remained on …

British newspaper The Daily Telegraph has named My Khe and Non Nuoc in the central city of Da Nang in a list of 50 best beaches on the planet. The two beaches are described “best for atmosphere”, according to the newspaper. The 900-meter-long My Khe, which runs from the base …

Budget airline Indonesia AirAsia has launched its first direct route from Indonesia’s Bali to Thailand’s Phuket as tourism recovers. The route will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, using an Airbus A320 aircraft with 180 seats, the airline said. The inaugural flight was launched on Aug. 10 with 160 passengers, …

For the last five years or so Anh Kim has never managed to return home immediately after her official office hours as she works extra hours to add to her income. The 27-year-old from Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, thus has little time for personal life. Her typical day runs from …

The 5 highest-earning athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics, including one golfer and four basketball players, collectively earn $415 million per year, according to men’s magazine Esquire Australia. Jon Rahm – Golf Jon Rahm, of Spain, acknowledges the crowd after after putting on the 6th green during the third round …

Saigon Beer-Alcohol-Beverage Corporation (SABECO) has officially joined Packaging Recycling Organisation Vietnam (PRO Vietnam) with an aim of fulfilling the company’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), working towards a shared goal for all businesses in the industry. Larry Lee, SABECO’s Deputy General Director delivered a speech at the ceremony. Photo courtesy of …

Kenanga Investors Launches New Global Islamic AI Fund The Kenanga Alternative Series: Islamic Global Responsible Strategies Fund offers investors exposure primarily to global Shariah-compliant equities, with AI and machine learning capabilities driving its quantitative investing strategies. KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2024 – Kenanga Investors …

AtkinsRéalis clinches project management services contract for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 August 2024 – AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, has been awarded the project management services contract by Singapore …

Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad Appoints Angeline-Ong Su Ming as Independent Non-Executive Director KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA – Media OutReach Newswire – 18 June 2024 – Kenanga Investment Bank Berhad has appointed Angeline-Ong Su Ming as its Independent Non-Executive Director with effect from 4 June 2024. Angeline-Ong Su Ming, Independent Non-Executive Director …