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Asian convenience channel to thrive 6.6% a year to $5.1 trillion: IGD

IGD is predicting that convenience will be the fastest growing bricks-and-mortar channel in Asia over the next five years.

Starbucks launches voice ordering with Bixby in South Korea

With the launch, Starbucks Coffee Korea is the first retailer to leverage Samsung’s Bixby to allow for end-to-end ordering and payment.

McDonald's Malaysia to invest $15.5m on green initiatives

This is in line with the company’s global sustainability Scale for Good strategy.

Starbucks Indonesia banks on consumer spending to grow its revenue

Its Indonesian operator, Mitra Adiperkasa, is predicting that a recovery in spending will sustain its highest revenue growth in three years.

Alibaba acquires Chinese delivery startup Ele.me in $9.5b deal

It plans to expand in China’s fast-growing market for local delivery of food and other services.

McDonald's introduces mobile app in Hong Kong stores

The mobile app was launched in a bid to speed up the process.

Chicken Cottage launches second outlet in Malaysia

The brand has expanded its operations by opening in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI).

KFC India unveils flavoured lip balms

KFC's Double Trouble Lip Balms will be available in two flavours.

Word-of-mouth marketing thrives amidst digital saturation

Online communities drive sales and increase footfalls for QSRs.

Will GrabFood devour Singapore's food delivery companies?

Uber EATS will move into GrabFood’s platform soon, and some think foodpanda, honestbee, and Deliveroo should be worried.

Ah Dong Teh House permanently closed Singapore store

After five years, the casual dining brand has closed its Tebing Lane restaurant on March 24, 2018.

Starbucks Hong Kong shakes up menu with exclusive alcohol offerings

Its IFC Mall site is the brand's first cafe serving coffee-infused craft beers.