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EXPLORE | 18 September 2025
Sweet Expansion at Home: Oblong Ice Cream Opens Franchise Opportunities in Singapore!
Singapore’s dessert scene just got more exciting! After making waves with its unique Oblong Loaded Waffle, Oblong Ice Cream—a homegrown brand that

EXPLORE | 4 April 2023
Vietnam Remains Favoured Destination for Global Investors - Latest 2023 Report
The Vietnam Innovation and Technology Investment Report 2023 reveals that Vietnam continues to be a preferred destination for investors.

NEWS | 4 April 2023
73% OF CONSUMERS IN ASIA PACIFIC & JAPAN (APJ) MAY STOP USING BRANDS THAT DON'T PERSONALISE THEIR EXPERIENCES
Consumer patience in APJ is low — 73% will stop using brands if their experience is not personalised .

EXPLORE | 21 March 2023
Japan's First Costa Coffee Store to Open in Tokyo as Sojitz Royal Café Secures Costa Coffee Franchise Rights
Japan's First Costa Coffee Store to Open in Tokyo as Costa Coffee, the UK-based coffee chain, is set to make its debut in Japan's highly competitive coffee market. If you're a coffee lover or looking

EXPLORE | 21 March 2023
China's Luckin Coffee Set to Open in Singapore
Singapore's coffee culture is one of the most vibrant in the world. Luckin Coffee is set to make its mark on the Singaporean coffee scene this month. But will it be able to replicate its success in Si
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