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Starbucks opens free study rooms to lure customers
Bloomberg News, Published on 23/07/2025
» BEIJING — Starbucks Corporation has launched free “study rooms” in some of its China outlets, the company’s latest initiative to help boost consumer traffic as domestic competition surges in its second-biggest market.
Starbucks denies plans of full China sale as business stalls
Published on 26/06/2025
» Starbucks said it’s not currently considering a full sale of its China business, disputing a report from Caixin Global that had sent the shares higher in late trading, as the coffee giant battles cheaper local rivals in its second-biggest market.
Thai entrepreneurs shouldn't miss these two global food & beverage exhibitions:
Published on 14/08/2024
» Following the success of SIAL Shanghai from 28-30 May 2014, which attracted over 5,000 exhibitors from 75 countries and 175,739 visitors from 110 countries, the Comexposium Group, a leading global event organiser involved in more than 170 B2C and B2B events across 11 different sectors, is organising two must-attend food and beverage exhibitions for Thai entrepreneurs. One is SIAL Shenzhen, which serves as a gateway to the booming food and beverage market in Southern China, where the Chinese government aims to transform Shenzhen into an international Food Valley, attracting global food industry investments and focusing on precise trade and business matching with guaranteed high returns. It will be held from 2-4 September 2024. The other is SIAL Paris, the world's leading food innovation exhibition, which will celebrate its 60th anniversary from 19-23 October 2024 at the Parc des Expositions, Paris Nord Villepinte.
Thais skimp on dining during trips
Business, Molpasorn Shoowong, Published on 01/05/2024
» Outbound travellers are saving on dining, spending a lot more on shopping and luxury products during their trips, with Japan and China the top destinations during the Songkran holiday, according to YouTrip, a multi-currency digital wallet.
China's naturalised Olympians walk fine line between love and scorn
AFP, Published on 09/02/2022
» BEIJING: Eileen Gu and Beverly Zhu were both born and raised in the US before deciding to represent China, but their contrasting fortunes at the Beijing Olympics highlight the fine line between love and condemnation for the host nation's naturalised athletes.
China bubble tea firm debuts after $650 mn IPO caps labour of love
AFP, Published on 30/06/2021
» HONG KONG - Chinese bubble tea chain Nayuki edged down on its Hong Kong market debut Wednesday after raising more than US$650 million in an IPO that marked the culmination of a literal labour of love for the co-owners who created the firm on a blind date.
US fines China's Luckin Coffee $180 mn in fraud probe
AFP, Published on 17/12/2020
» NEW YORK - US securities regulators fined China's Luckin Coffee $180 million for defrauding investors over its financial performance, officials announced Wednesday.
Congress Sets Stage for Exiling Chinese Stocks From America
Business, Published on 04/12/2020
» The House unanimously approved legislation on Wednesday that threatens a trading ban of shares of Chinese companies such as Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. over concerns that their audits aren't sufficiently regulated.
US proposes tougher Wall Street rules for China firms
AFP, Published on 07/08/2020
» NEW YORK - US officials on Thursday proposed toughening rules for Chinese companies listed on American stock exchanges as recent scandals have prompted concerns about the reliability of some of the firms' documents.
A touch of Class
Business, Published on 28/07/2020
» To become an owner of a coffee shop is an ambitious goal for many Thai entrepreneurs, with coffee corners and stores flourishing for both international and local brands in recent years.