Irene Dong

Irene Dong is a writer and social media producer at Metro Creative Asia.

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Digital payments may be rising, but survey shows most consumers back cash

14 per cent want essential services such as supermarkets and pharmacies to continue offering the option. 

Food truck entrepreneur brings Mexican flavour to NZ supermarkets

The Lucky Taco was founded a decade ago by husband-and-wife team Sarah and Otis Frizzell.

Valentine’s Day 2025: Retailers expect record spending

Australian retailers are optimistic about Valentine's 2025, with record spending of over $500 million anticipated.
mobile wallets

Australian consumers are embracing mobile wallets at a rapid pace

From 11 per cent in 2020, consumers are using mobile wallets at a faster pace in 2023 at 35 per cent and may surpass car...
East Forged cold brew

East Forged secures $1.5 million to expand globally

First launched in 2020 by Kym Cooper and Tania Stacey, East Forged offers iced cold brew tea with no added sugars, colou...
Bae Juice

Bae Juice to be stocked in 400 Ampol Foodary stores

Beverage maker Bae Juice is expanding its Australian footprint by offering its products through more than 400 Ampol Food...

Australian start-up launches healthy dried food for pets

Wonderfur's founder identified a vacuum in the Australian market where most cat and dog treats did not meet specific hea...

Australian drinks start-up enters New York market

Bae Juice's product is made entirely from Korean pear and can help to alleviate hangover symptoms.

Arnott’s Group and Cargill join forces to boost sustainable farming in Australia

The program allows canola growers to select from strategies such as crop residue retention, reduced- or no-tillage techn...

Tasmania plans new laws to protect retail staff

Under the new Tasmanian regulations anyone who causes serious bodily harm to the state’s frontline workers will face at ...