Starbucks Indonesia sees sales boost from spending

Jakarta, 6 April 2018, PT Mitra Adiperkasa, the Indonesian operator of global brands including Starbucks, Zara as well as Marks & Spencer, is predicting that a recovery in consumer spending will sustain its highest revenue growth in three years. The retailer forecasts a revenue increase of 15% for a second year as consumers splurge more…

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Coca-Cola, QSR in talks on halal food for Tokyo Olympics

6 April 2018, COCA-COLA Malaysia and QSR Brands Bhd are among the five Malaysian-based companies actively pursuing deals to provide halal-certified products and services at the upcoming Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The Coca-Cola Co, a worldwide partner of the Olympic Games, is expected to offer halal versions of the carbonated drink through its local distributor. QSR,…

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For a better picture

10 April 2018, EVER since mobile phone photography became ubiquitous, cameras face an uphill battle to stay relevant today. But in my experience, no matter how many bells, whistles, and promises phone makers make, they will not be able to take a picture the way a camera with well-engineered lenses and larger sensor can. But the…

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Berniaga Sejak Belasan Tahun

4 April 2018, SEJAK tamat sekolah menengah lagi, Aliza Ali, 33, merasakan dia tidak sesuai bekerja dengan orang. Bukan kerana perlu bekerja mengikut waktu pejabat dari 9 pagi ke 6 petang, tetapi sebab lebih penting ialah kerana dia lebih suka berniaga. Jiwanya memang lebih kepada berniaga. Walaupun memiliki Ijazah Sarjana Muda Kejuruteraan Kimia dari University of…

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