Asia Pacific News

(15-Jan-2007) The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) has issued a tender for a cigar boutique at Singapore Changi airport’s new terminal three, due to open later this year.

(15-Jan-2007) Japan Tobacco International (JTI) is poised to acquire UK rival cigarette manufacturer Gallaher after placing an offer valuing the company at £7.5bn ($14.5bn)

(15-Jan-2007) Nuance-Watson (HK) posted a 50% rise in watch sales at Hong Kong International airport (HKIA) in 2006 compared with the previous year

(15-Jan-2007) Danish jewellery and watch supplier Georg Jensen achieved 20% growth in travel-retail sales in 2006 compared with the previous year

(15-Jan-2007) Plush toy supplier Russ Berrie is in discussions with China’s leading travel retailer China Duty Free Group (CDFG) as part of its strategy to focus on the Asian market

(12-Jan-2007) The group has opened a luxury boutique for the brand at Macau’s Mandarin Oriental hotel

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