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Subway Overtakes McDonald’s As World’s Largest Restaurant Chain
The Subway sandwich group, operated by privately held Doctor’s Associates Inc., has officially overtaken McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) as the world’s largest restaurant chain in terms of number of restaurant... -
Panasonic Corporation Leader In International Patent Filings
China, Japan, and South Korea show dominating growth in international patent filings and exhibit a significant shift of economic, competitive and scientific power to Asia, based on data released in... -
Macau: Gambling Capital Of The World
With increasing foreign investments and liberalization of its gaming industry, Macau is currently experiencing unprecedented economic growth. $7 billion revenue in Macau’s gaming industry surpassed Las Vegas’ $6.1 billion near... -
Lawson To Buy HMV Japan From Daiwa Group
Japanese convenience store chain Lawson Inc. (TYO: 2651) announced on October 28, 2010 that it will acquire music retailer HMV Japan K.K. from Daiwa Securities SMBC Principal Investments Co. Ltd.... -
The 3 Best Emerging Cities For Starting A Business In China
A recent survey conducted by Companies.Asia Group has identified the top 20 new cities in China with the most potential for starting a business. These 20 selected cities were ranked... -
Singapore Stock Exchange’s $8.4 Billion Bid For Australia’s Bourse
Australia’s Stock Exchange (ASX) has entered into an agreement to be acquired by and to merge with the Singapore Stock Exchange (SGX), creating the fifth largest exchange in the world...
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Pepsi Really Means Cola In India
Posted on November 1, 2010 | 4 CommentsThe word Pepsi actually means cola, and any other bottled carbonated drinks including its rival brand Coca cola in India. This built-in linguistic advantage for PepsiCo naturally translates into higher sales for its cola soft drinks. In terms of total beverage sales, including non-cola drinks,... -
DoCoMo Releases New Galaxy S To Take On iPhone
Posted on October 30, 2010 | 1 CommentNTT Docomo Inc. announced that it would start selling Samsung Electronics Co.’s Galaxy S smartphone customized for the increasingly competitive Japanese market on October 28, 2010. Docomo plans to increase its market share as well as to challenge the current market domination by iPhone and... -
Shinsegae vs. Lotte: Clash Of The Retail Titans
Posted on October 24, 2010 | No CommentsSouth Korea’s Shinsegae Group and Lotte Group square off in a battle for supremacy in the retail industry. Last year, Shinsegae Group opened its latest luxury department store on the home turf of archrival Lotte Group, igniting another round of aggressive competitions for customers. Shinsegae...
