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Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok Marks 5th Anniversary with a Grand Celebration
Highlighting five years of success, the destination continues to elevate its appeal through a comprehensive marketing strategy and the ongoing addition of world-class luxury brands.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – Media OutReach Newswire – 22 August 2025 – Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok, Thailand’s first and only premium outlet destination, proudly marks its 5th anniversary. The milestone highlights the success of its comprehensive business strategy that spans marketing, customer engagement with both Thai and international shoppers, and strengthening international brand recognition through a distinctive and exceptional shopping experience.
Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok is managed by Siam Piwat Simon Co., Ltd., a joint venture between Siam Piwat Group—Thailand’s leading real estate and retail developer—and Simon Property Group from the United States, a real estate investment trust engaged in the ownership of premier shopping, dining, entertainment, and mixed-use destinations. This powerful partnership has enabled Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok to set itself apart and achieve outstanding success within just five years, securing its position as Thailand’s only world-class premium outlet destination.
Michael Tang, Managing Director of Siam Piwat Simon Co., Ltd., stated that over the past five years, the company has been dedicated to developing Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok into a truly world-class shopping destination, with a strong focus on understanding customer behavior and needs. He emphasized that delivering exceptional experiences, combined with value and affordability, lies at the core of retail. Moving forward, the company will continue to evolve its strategies to keep up with the ever-changing world. One key strategy is the continuous expansion of the brand portfolio. Last year, the outlet welcomed renowned names such as Emilio Pucci, Diane von Furstenberg, Hoka, Carnival, Element 72, and Smiley—broadening its mix of luxury, international fashion, and sports brands to cater to the diverse preferences of today’s consumers.
This continued success has driven the addition of several renowned brands this year, bringing Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok to a 99% occupancy rate—effectively full capacity. Many of these new arrivals are global icons and powerful magnets, further enhancing the center’s lifestyle product portfolio. The latest additions include iconic global names such as Givenchy, the French fashion house celebrated for its Parisian elegance, now opening its first and only outlet store in Thailand. Polo Ralph Lauren, the legendary American brand known for its timeless classic style, and TAG Heuer, the Swiss luxury watchmaker noted for its chronograph expertise and powerful sporty designs, have also joined with the debut of Thailand’s first pop-up flagship store.
More exciting brand openings are set for September and October. These include Tory Burch, the American label celebrated for its high-quality, beautiful, and timeless classic designs that inspire women worldwide. In October, PP Space will also debut, bringing together a curated selection of world-class luxury brands to further elevate the shopping experience. A key highlight is Palm Angels, a famous Italian fashion brand admired by fashionistas worldwide for its bold graphic designs—such as the iconic teddy bear—paired with its distinctive gothic logo and monogram motif. The brand brings a unique streetwear aesthetic that balances simplicity with intricate detail, crafted with high-quality materials and precise Italian tailoring. Another standout addition is Crocs, a footwear brand for health-conscious individuals, made from special materials that help reduce impact and are lightweight, making them a perfect choice for those seeking comfortable and supportive footwear.
Popular luxury labels such as Balenciaga, Burberry, Ferragamo, Givenchy, Montblanc, and Versace continue to hold a strong position among discerning shoppers, consistently showcasing their best-selling collections. International fashion brands, including Polo Ralph Lauren, Longchamp, Coach, Kate Spade, Michael Kors, Karl Lagerfeld, and Lacoste, also draw significant attention. In the sportswear category, Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok features Thailand’s largest mono-brand outlets, hosting top brands like Nike, Adidas, Asics, New Balance, Hoka, Puma, Skechers, Under Armour, Anta, and Warrix.
The strong presence of leading brands at Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok has driven a 15% increase in customer spending and service usage during the first seven months of 2025 (January–July) compared to the same period last year. Michael Tang noted that despite global and domestic economic challenges, which have led to a decline in certain tourist segments, the company has sustained continuous growth through a comprehensive marketing strategy. By offering renowned brands that meet the expectations of its target customers, Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok continues to focus on quality markets. Thai shoppers, who account for 80% of its core customer base, remain strong spenders, particularly during festivals and long holidays, while international visitors—primarily from India, ASEAN countries, and the Middle East—represent 20% of customers and demonstrate significant purchasing power with a keen interest in world-class brands.
To show appreciation for its valued shoppers, Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok has launched a special campaign to celebrate its 5th anniversary. The “Always Worth the Trip” campaign is offering shoppers an exceptional experience with discounts of up to 80% and a range of exclusive privileges from September 1 to October 31, 2025. Highlights include a complimentary Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok umbrella, valued at 790 baht, for customers who spend 20,000 baht or more on weekends, along with special promotions available every weekend throughout September and October.
Exclusive privileges for ONESIAM members include a Starbucks E-Coupon worth 100 baht for spending 3,000 baht, 100 ONESIAM Coins for spending 5,000 baht per receipt (for members who have not previously accumulated points at Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok), and a SENKA Perfect Whip Amino Charge facial foam valued at 369 baht for purchases of 1,500 baht or more. *Limited quantities available. Additionally, unique privileges for credit card holders include up to 30% cashback from participating cards, including OneSiam KBank, KBank Visa, American Express (Amex), Bangkok Bank, CardX, SCB, GSB, Krungsri, KTC, ttb, and UOB. *Terms and conditions apply as determined by the respective banks and Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok. Customers are advised to use responsibly and settle balances in full by the due date to avoid 16% interest.
Tourists who register for the ONESIAM GLOBAL VISITOR CARD can enjoy a complimentary shuttle bus service from Siam Paragon to Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok for added convenience. Additional privileges for tourists using Visa credit cards include a 200-baht Siam Gift Card for spending 4,000 baht (January 1–December 31, 2025), a 500-baht Siam Gift Card or food & beverage coupon for spending 7,000 baht (June 15–August 31, 2025), and daily VIP Lounge access for spending 20,000 baht (January 1–December 31, 2025). Mastercard holders can enjoy exclusive perks, including a complimentary passport holder valued at 590 baht with a 10,000-baht spend, and daily VIP Lounge access for purchases of 20,000 baht (January 1–December 31, 2025).
Celebrate the 5th anniversary and enjoy a world-class shopping experience at Siam Premium Outlets Bangkok. For more details, visit www.siampremiumoutlets.com
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BRICS Competition Authorities Establish Task Force to Study Global Grain Trade
The decision was announced during the discussion “Competition Development in Global Grain Trade: Joint Efforts of BRICS Countries”, organized by the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre on the sidelines of the 23rd Session of the UNCTAD Intergovernmental Group of Experts on Competition Law and Policy in Geneva.
The event included a closed meeting of BRICS competition authorities and a public panel featuring researchers, academics and representatives of international organizations.
Discussions focused on competition in global grain markets, the growing influence of financialization and digitalization across agricultural value chains, and policy tools to improve market transparency. Participants also reviewed the findings of a joint report prepared by the BRICS Competition Centre and UNCTAD (link: https://www.bricscompetition.org/ru/grainreport) , first presented at the 9th BRICS International Competition Conference in Cape Town in 2025.
A coordinated market study
The central outcome of the meeting was the establishment of a BRICS task force that will coordinate a joint sector inquiry into global grain trade within the framework of the BRICS Working Group on Food Markets.
The task force will be co-chaired by Diogo Thomson, President of Brazil’s Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE), and Mahmoud Momtaz, Chairperson of the Egyptian Competition Authority (ECA).
Thomson welcomed the initiative and proposed making competition in global grain trade a key topic at the next BRICS International Competition Conference, scheduled to take place in Brazil in 2027.
“Brazil is the only jurisdiction that has launched an investigation into digital grain trading platforms such as Covantis. I therefore strongly welcome this sector inquiry, which will help us better understand the impact of digitalization across grain supply chains and the risks it may create for competition. I also support using the BRICS Competition Centre as the coordination platform for this work,” he said.
Momtaz said one of the main conclusions of the BRICS-UNCTAD report was the significant role speculative activity plays in global grain markets.
“One of the key findings of the report presented by the BRICS Competition Centre is the extent to which speculative factors influence global grain trade. The most effective response is greater market transparency. We should not accept a situation where farmers receive only a small share of the value they create while consumers in Egypt pay excessively high prices for bread. Where does this margin accumulate, and who ultimately benefits from it? These are the questions our sector inquiry should answer,” he said.
He also proposed that the task force develop a common AI-powered price monitoring tool covering BRICS grain markets.
“Such a tool would provide the information needed for market analysis and become an important complement to the joint sector inquiry,” Momtaz added.
From analysis to policy recommendations
Hardin Ratshisusu, Deputy Commissioner of the Competition Commission of South Africa, said the study should contribute to the implementation of the BRICS Grain Exchange initiative endorsed by BRICS leaders in the Kazan Declaration (2024) and the Rio de Janeiro Declaration (2025).
“The proposal to establish a BRICS Grain Exchange should become one of the key recommendations of the sector inquiry as an innovative mechanism for restoring competition in global grain trade. Our objective is not merely to identify market problems but to develop practical recommendations that can ultimately be submitted to the leaders of our countries,” he said.
Alexey Ivanov, Director of the BRICS Competition Law and Policy Centre, said competition authorities should play a central role in designing the institutional framework of the future exchange.
“The BRICS Grain Exchange should not become another formal institution. It must serve as a practical mechanism for improving competition and market transparency. Competition authorities are uniquely positioned to identify the institutional features that will allow the exchange to achieve these objectives,” he said.
Growing international role
Frédéric Jenny, Chairmanof the OECD Competition Committee, said the initiative demonstrated the growing international role of BRICS competition authorities.
“This project illustrates how BRICS competition authorities are becoming drivers of the global competition agenda. In the past, they largely followed the lead of developed jurisdictions. That is no longer the case. There are very few examples worldwide of such close cooperation between competition authorities. This applies not only to joint market studies, but also to enforcement cooperation and competition advocacy. Rather than acting individually, you have found both the mechanisms and the political will to work together,” Jenny said.
The task force will now begin developing the methodology and work plan for the joint inquiry. Its findings are expected to provide policy recommendations aimed at strengthening competition, improving transparency in global grain trade, and supporting future BRICS initiatives in agricultural markets.
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VinFast VF 8: Blending Business and Family Leisure in an Electric SUV
Today’s premium SUVs are expected to do more than ever before. For EVs, that expectation increasingly extends beyond the drive itself to the ownership experience that comes with it.
DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES – Media OutReach Newswire – 17 July 2026 – There’s a reason premium SUVs remain the vehicle of choice across much of the Middle East. People here spend a lot of time in their cars, commuting between cities, shuttling between meetings, while thinking nothing of driving hundreds of kilometers over a long weekend.
A vehicle is where conference calls are taken between appointments, where children fall asleep in the back seat on the drive home, and where many of the ordinary moments of daily life quietly unfold. That is also why buyers in the region tend to value both performance and convenience, rather than simply paying for horsepower or a premium badge.
Electric vehicles have made those decisions even more nuanced. Not long ago, conversations about EVs were largely centered on battery size, driving range and charging times. Those questions still matter, but increasingly, buyers also demand a clear picture of their post-delivery ownership experience, specifically requiring convenient charging, straightforward servicing, and long-term support.
Viewed through that lens, perhaps the most interesting thing about the VinFast VF 8 isn’t any single specification. Rather, it is the way the company has approached the ownership experience around it.
Designed by the legendary Italian design house Pininfarina, the all-electric D-segment SUV combines premium styling with everyday practicality. With up to 493 km of NEDC driving range and up to 402 horsepower through its dual-motor AWD system, the VF 8 is equally at home navigating city traffic or tackling longer journeys across the region. Its spacious cabin, Level 2 driver assistance technologies and 15.6-inch infotainment display are designed with comfort in mind, whether the journey lasts twenty minutes or two hours.
In the UAE, buyers also benefit from a 10-year vehicle warranty, a 10-year unlimited-mileage battery warranty, 24/7 roadside assistance and five years of free maintenance up to 100,000 km. These benefits strike at the heart of the EV ownership experience, especially for first-time buyers. Running low on charge before an important meeting or worrying about finding support on a long drive are precisely the kinds of concerns that can make consumers hesitate about making the switch.
Globally, VinFast has been investing heavily in the ecosystem surrounding its vehicles. Earlier this year, the company signed agreements with 29 international aftersales partners as part of its plan to expand its global service network to more than 1,100 workshops across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia during 2026. The initiative includes globally standardized technician training alongside software updates, battery inspections and technical support throughout the ownership journey.
In the UAE, VinFast works with Al Tayer Motors to provide local aftersales support while continuing to strengthen its regional service network through experienced local partners. Earlier this year, the company also signed an MoU with PlusX Electric, a DEWA-approved charging provider, to complement its charging ecosystem with portable charging pods, on-demand mobile charging and emergency roadside charging services.
In many ways, the Middle East’s EV market is still writing its next chapter. Buyers have more choices than ever before, but expectations are rising just as quickly. Developing a competitive electric SUV addresses only part of the equation; ensuring a seamless ownership experience may ultimately prove equally decisive.
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Alpro Launches Subsidised RM1 Ferritin Checks to Help Women Understand, Prepare and Live Well Through the Transition to Menopause
Before Menopause, Many Women Are Already Struggling in Silence
While menopause is becoming more widely discussed, the years leading up to it often receive far less attention. During perimenopause, women may experience changes in their menstrual cycle, energy levels, concentration, sleep, mood and overall well-being. These changes may begin several years before menopause and can gradually affect a woman’s daily life, work and family responsibilities.
The fatigue women are expected to live with
Women in their late thirties, forties, and early fifties often carry multiple responsibilities at home, at work, and within their communities. Persistent exhaustion or difficulty concentrating may therefore be dismissed as stress, lack of sleep, ageing or simply part of having a busy life.
Representing the Faculty of Pharmacy, UiTM, Associate Professor Dr Mahmathi Karuppannan said:
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About Alpro Group
Founded in 2002, Alpro Group’s ecosystem has grown to include Alpro Pharmacy, Apotek Alpro, Alpro スギ (Sugi) Pharmacy, Alpro Physio, Alpro Clinic, Alpro Baby, Alpro OptiSaver, Alpro Audiology, Alpro Health, and Alpro Foundation. Supported by a team of more than 1,000 healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists, nutritionists, dietitians, physiotherapists, optometrist and many others, Alpro serves over 5 million families in Malaysia and Indonesia through its extensive network of 500 physical outlets.
Alpro Pharmacy is the first and only community pharmacy in the region to offer product liability insurance of MYR 1 million in Malaysia and IDR 3 billion in Indonesia, ensuring the supply of genuine medications and enhancing consumer trust.
With the vision of a healthy and vibrant world, Alpro Group aims to become the No. 1 prescription pharmacy chain in Southeast Asia.


