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Starbucks-Alibaba partnership unveils first virtual store in China

It provides customers access to both companies’ digital platforms.

Starbucks-Alibaba partnership unveils first virtual store in China

It provides customers access to both companies’ digital platforms.

Jollibee now 100% owner of US burger chain Smashburger

The fast food company aims to expand the burger chain business in the US, Philippines, China and Vietnam.

Philippine cafe chain Bo's Coffee eyes 250 stores by 2022

They are also keen on expanding in the Middle East.

KFC Singapore eyes ‘seamless' ordering with new omni-channel app

It also comes with cashless payment feature and an automatic order tracking system.

Bali Thai-operator Katrina Group acquires accommodation provider Straits Organization

The group said that this could pave the way for their regional expansion.

Jumbo Seafood opens new store in Singapore

This marks as their 17th branch across Asia, following an opening in China.

Luckin Coffee collects US$200 million in second funding round

The funding round is led by investors including Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC and China International Corp.

PizzaExpress, Crystal Jade amongst brands in Deliveroo HK's first brick-and-mortar store

Customers in the Deliveroo Food Market can order from multiple restaurant brands at once.

Berjaya Food reports revenue up by 4% in Q2 FY19

The revenue growth was driven by increased same-store growth sales of Starbucks Malaysia and Brunei.

Din Tai Fung opens new store in Covent Garden

The Taiwanese dim sum restaurant chain will open its second London site next year.

Japan Foods and Minor Singapore forms JV to boost each other's brands across Asia

Minor Singapore will expand in Japan whilst Japan Foods will expand in Thailand and China.

4FINGERS acquires Mex Out to boost Mad Mex's expansion in Singapore

Four Mad Mex stores will be in the island-nation by the first quarter of 2019.

Cheese tea bakery cafe Nayuki launches debut store in Singapore

They will also launch the new Cheese Ali Mountain Dew, which is exclusive to the site.