Asia Pacific News

(15-Oct-2006) Dubai International, the world's third biggest airport for duty-free sales, has ambitious expansion plans, including a new terminal that will allow Dubai Duty Free to more than double the size of its operation. Gavin Lipsith looks at the planning behind the largest single investment in the retailer's history

(15-Oct-2006) As King Power Group (Hong Kong) prepares to launch its private label lifestyle range Antares, Emily Pacey examines the trend among retailers to start in-house brands. Could it leave suppliers out in the cold?

(15-Oct-2006) North Korea shocked the international community this month with its decision to continue testing nuclear weapons. But what implications will the negative press have for the opening of a new store, and the country's fledgling duty-free business? Tina Milton investigates

(15-Oct-2006) Bacardi-owned cognac house Otard has launched its first vintage cognac in a limited edition of 975 bottles

(15-Oct-2006) Hong Kong International airport's new SkyPlaza is set to open later this year, building on the facility's strong links to the Chinese mainland and an already formidable retail offer. Gavin Lipsith speaks to Airport Authority Hong Kong general manager retail and advertising Eva Tsang about the final stages of preparation

(15-Oct-2006) A New Zealand software firm has developed a groundbreaking new multi-sensory spirits promotion in conjunction with The Nuance Group's local subsidiary Regency Duty Free

(15-Oct-2006) Ultra-premium tequila brand Patrón has continued its drive to grow sales outside the US with two new distribution deals covering the Irish and Macau/Hong Kong duty-free and domestic markets

(15-Oct-2006) MALAYSIA. Kuala Lumpur International airport's (KLIA) extensive retail renovation has been delayed until 2008 after the Ministry of Tourism raised strong objections to starting work on schedule earlier this year

(15-Oct-2006) SINGAPORE. The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) is examining submissions for a tender seeking a project consultant to develop its Quality Service Incentive Management Scheme, set up in 1995 to reward excellent service from frontline concession staff

(15-Oct-2006) NORTH KOREA. State-owned South Korean operator Korea National Tourism Organisation (KNTO) has secured a deal with Hyundai Asan to be the exclusive duty-free operator at the Geum Gang San mountain resort, ousting incumbent operator Koryo Samwhan, DFNI understands