Irene Dong
rene Dong is a graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology with a major in international relations, specialising in public relations, communications, and media. She has a passion for fashion, food, sustainability, and languages.
From the author
Miniso opens first Miniso Land in Australia at Westfield Chatswood
At 800sqm the store is the largest Miniso in the country.
Nov 25, 2025
Minor DKL appoints Richard Hinson as The Coffee Club CEO
Richard Hinson's previous roles include managing turnaround programs as CEO at RFG. ...
Oct 10, 2025
Subway parent buys Dave’s Hot Chicken in billion-dollar deal
Dave's Hot Chicken is expected to have more than 400 locations operating globally by the end of this year.
Jun 11, 2025
Ben & Jerry’s accuses Unilever of ousting its CEO over political stance
The CEO was reportedly dismissed without the board's agreement.
Mar 24, 2025
Vietnamese coffee chain Trung Nguyen to launch first store in Australia
The Melbourne store will resemble a Vietnamese-themed coffee shop.
Feb 19, 2025
Yum Brands sacks Turkish franchisor; 537 stores shuttered
Yum Brands requires franchisees to be capable, capitalised and committed.
Jan 15, 2025
Miniso opens world’s first IP collection store
Miniso opens global first theme-park-style store in China.
Nov 13, 2024
Barbeques Galore CEO Angus McDonald to move on after five years
The outgoing CEO introduced award-winning new design stores.
Oct 3, 2024
Wingstop sales soar 45 per cent as store network expands
Fast food chain Wingstop has reported a 45.2 per cent rise in system-wide revenues to US$1.2 billion, compared to the fi...
Aug 5, 2024
Gotcha opens stores in Australia, Mexico, as global expansion continues
Gotcha Fresh Tea has 47 Australian stores.
Jun 21, 2024