Marrybrown opens first outlet in Myanmar
July 1, 2013Malaysian fast-food chain Marrybrown, known for its halal fried chicken, burgers and finger food, has opened its first restaurant in Myanmar on June 28. The Yangon store will kick off…
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Losses from Thai rice scheme could reach $22b
The populist rice pledging scheme in Thailand that granted each farmer a fixed price of 15,000 baht ($484) per tonne could lead to a total loss of up to $22…
The highs and lows of Brunei’s currency peg
The latest depreciation of most Southeast Asian currencies did not fail to make its mark on the Brunei dollar. Interestingly, this has nothing to do with how resistant the Brunei…
E-commerce: Thailand talking tablets
Launched as a classifieds site 14 years ago, today Tarad is Thailand’s largest e-commerce portal, acting as a platform for countless SMEs in the country’s rural regions to showcase fashion,…
Thailand falls for e-commerce through tablets
A new generation of Thais is increasingly being turned on to online shopping through the use of mobile tablets. No, not precocious primary school students, but those in a more…
Philippines: Makati City bans plastic bags
Starting June 20, the Philippines financial capital of Makati City has banned the disbursement and use of disposable plastic bags in shops, supermarkets, fast food chains, restaurants, for street vendors…
Thailand cuts rice subsidies
The Thai government under much criticism agreed on June 19 to cut the fixed price for its rice subsidy scheme from 15,000 to 12,000 baht per tonne, temporarily ending a…
Omnicom sizes up Myanmar consumers
Omnicom, a major US marketing company, has entered into Myanmar alongside local SAIL Marketing & Communications, recognised as the largest and most comprehensive advertising firm in the country. After decades…
McDonald’s in Vietnam: Let the burger war begin
Vietnam may be closer to biting into its first Big Mac than earlier expected, but when McDonald’s finally opens its first outlet it’ll find itself amid a crowded food court….
Thai rice problem escalates as stockpiles start rotting
Huge stockpiles of rice in Thai warehouses, partly kept there since the 2011 harvest season, have reportedly started to rot as the government has been unable to sell the rice…
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