Category: Events
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Targus Mobile ViP Backpack makes travelling a breeze
Vendors often give out so-called premium at press events, conferences and exhibition. While receiving them is a thrill, many of these premiums or tchoichkes end up in the bin, given to someone else or hidden in a stash somewhere. While at Computex this week, I received a gift from a vendor that will definitely be […]
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Shop, shop, shop in Malaysia till September
Malaysia’s goods and services tax (GST) will be abolished from tomorrow (June 1). This translates to a six-percent savings — a substantial amount especially for big ticket items such as property, cars, jewelry, and high-end gadgets. It’s a tax-free window that will last till September when the government plans to implement a sales and services […]
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GDPR comes into effect
I’ve had more email than usual this week. Adding to my regular email, which includes loads of spam, are messages concerning GDPR, which stands for General Data Protection Regulation. If you’re wondering what GDPR is and why you’re receiving so many email about it this week, it is a regulation in European Union *EU) law that […]
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Malaysia to axe GST on June 1
Making good of its election pledge, the new Malaysia government is abolishing the goods and services tax (GST) effective June 1. In its place will be a sales and services tax (SST) to be implemented at another date. To consumers in Malaysia, this works out to be a six-percent savings on purchases. Between now and […]
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Bak kwa to die for
Bak kwa or pork jerky is a must-have this time of the year. With Chinese New Year coming up this week, some people take leave just to queue for their favourite bak kwa. And the queue can take hours at Lim Chee Guan, one of the more famous brands. I used to be one of […]
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You win some, you lose some
Amazon Prime was launched in Singapore to mixed response. While the local service was long awaited, the cost was the removal of free shipping for non-members from the US site. Shoppers in Singapore used to enjoy free international shipping with a minimum order of US$125 under the Free AmazonGlobal Saver Shipping option. To enjoy free […]
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Nice touch, Cotton On
The order took a week to arrive — a little too long and a test of patience considering that this was a local order made on November 11 (Singles Day Sale). However, when it did, the packaging managed to temper the disappointment a little. “Someone’s got good taste” sits really well with me, and I’m […]
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Amazon faces backlash for jacking up fees
Don’t know if it’s happening in our part of the world yet but Amazon has introduced a £3.99 surcharge in the United Kingdom for its same day delivery service. This has got customers all riled up with The Daily Mail reporting that under the new arrangement, customers are expected to pay £3.99 plus a £2 tip […]
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Get ready for November 11
November and December are probably the most exciting times of the year for shoppers around the world. In Asia, November 11 is Singles Day and more importantly, the day where China sites such as Taobao dish out bargains galore. With a little patience and budget, there are tons of deals to consider and snatch. From […]
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