Ex-migrants’ juice company makes a splash overseas
The group began to market its products in mid-2020, when it introduced dried longan and longan jams.
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Wakayama tangerines offer balance of acidity, sugar
Due to a lack of rain since late July, this years’ fruits are relatively small, however, they offer a balance of high acidity and sweetness.
Coming clean: More turn to clean beauty, and not just for the earth
Asia is expected to be the fastest-growing region for the clean beauty market, according to the global firm Brand Essence Market Research.
Pop-up stores become key K-pop marketing strategy
In recent years, the ongoing trend in K-pop is to open temporary stores in the Korean capital and showcase exclusive merchandise and content.
Indonesia’s coal miners face financing squeeze as more banks pledge to ‘go green’
Finance-analysts believe it will become increasingly difficult for coal power and mining firms to raise finance for the industry due to growing pressure to transition to renewable…
Indonesia’s booksellers struggle amid pandemic, digitalisation
Unlike the clothing, jewellery and food stores that are jam-packed with crowds and bustling with transactions, customers rarely venture to the kiosks selling books.
China ‘key’ to global green transition
The establishment of new power systems will spur demand for smart power networks, virtual power plants and power trade, and boost investment.
Japan’s supermarkets, food manufacturers battle to keep private brands cheap
In contrast to other brands, the price has remained unchanged for many private-brand products put out by major supermarkets, making them highly popular.
Use of disposable cups soars during pandemic
Of the single-use cups consumed during the five years, only 27.5 per cent, or 238.57 million cups, were returned to the stores for recycling.
Should it be illegal to send work-related messages after hours?
A study showed that views varied across different age groups and job grades, with those higher up on the corporate ladder more likely to feel okay about it.