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Green world rising
Guru, Pasavat Tanskul, Published on 12/07/2019
» The Mall Group has begun charging B1 for each plastic bag to coincide with the International Plastic Bag Free Day on Jul 3. Shoppers at The Mall, Emporium, EmQuartier and Siam Paragon are being encouraged to bring their own bags for all their shopping needs. It's a small but significant step towards the city's progress in reducing the use of plastic like many other places in Thailand. Even Central Group has stopped handing out plastic bags to shoppers. Additionally, they will not provide plastic bags on the 1st, 4th and 16th of every month reminding shoppers to bring in their reusable bags.
Uniqlo readying fourth roadside store
Business, Kanana Katharangsiporn, Published on 25/03/2019
» Uniqlo Thailand Co will open a fourth roadside store in Thailand in Bangkok's Min Buri area next month after launching the third in Pin Klao last Friday.
Publicis launches Digitas agency
Business, Komsan Tortermvasana, Published on 19/02/2019
» Publicis Groupe Thailand, a global marketing, communication and digital transformation provider, officially launched Digitas Thailand last week, a connected marketing agency, to capitalise on strong demand from brand owners looking to better engage with their consumers.
Tokyo's Nikkei opens up more than 3%
AFP, Published on 07/01/2019
» TOKYO: Tokyo stocks opened up more than 3.0 percent on Monday, following European and US markets that roared last week on strong US data and dovish comments from the Federal Reserve.
Bad year for Asian billionaires
Published on 21/12/2018
» The world’s fastest growing source of mega-wealth hit a speed bump this year. The 128 people in Asia with enough money to crack the 500-member Bloomberg Billionaires Index lost a combined US$137 billion in 2018, the first time wealth in the region has dropped since the ranking started in 2012.
Central adjusts Lee fit as Chinese scatter
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 28/11/2018
» Central Marketing Group, the fashion and beauty arm under Central Group, is adjusting its business strategy for Lee jeans after sales between July and October significantly dropped as Chinese tourist arrivals dwindled.
ORCA: The category killer
Special Publications, Published on 07/10/2018
» With a name like Orca Baker & Butcher, you'd be forgiven for expecting a seafood cross-over. Swing by branch no. 2, at just-opened Lasalle's Avenue community mall (1st branch: Ramkhamhaeng 184; 3rd branch-to-be: Gateway Bangsue) and with its glass walls, brushed concrete columns and floor, exposed ductwork and air of cleanliness, the inside does feel a little like an aquarium, albeit one with free WIFi.
Sporting the best apparel
Business, Pitsinee Jitpleecheep, Published on 01/10/2018
» The pursuit of recreational leisure surfaced in Thailand a few years ago, and it continues today as consumers engage in a wide range of activities.
What's Buzzing
B Magazine, Published on 23/09/2018
» The new 4th generation Apple Watch doesn't just want you to know the time, it also wants to save your life. On top of a 30% larger screen, a more thin and sleek design and a two-times-faster processor, the new Apple Watch has improved its heart monitoring capabilities and even includes a one-touch ECG application that will be available later this year. Another potential life-saving feature is the watches' new detection feature that will alert emergency services if you fall and remain still for a certain amount of time. These watches are available for pre-order now and will go on sale this Friday.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 02/06/2018
» 1. Missed last year’s "The Doraemon Exhibition Tokyo 2017"? No need for tears, as basics giant Uniqlo is bringing one of the designs that was showcased during the exhibition into their stores. Twenty-eight leading Japanese artists were invited to create artworks featuring Doraemon, and Uniqlo is bringing the work of one of the most popular and recognised artists to your closet. Everybody’s favourite robot cat gets floral treatment like you’ve never seen before by everybody’s favourite flowery artist Takashi Murakami. A total of 15 tees will be featuring Doraemon with a splash of Murakami flowers in all colours of the rainbow. There will be a plush toy in the same Murakami style too, but for the traditionalists, check out the line of tees using graphics from the original comics. Available in Uniqlo stores and online at uniqlo.com/th.