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Advend - A New Kind Of Convenience?

Santharuban Thurai Sundaram, CEO, Advend

22-Dec-20 08:05

Advend - A New Kind Of Convenience?

Singapore-based Advend Group was acquired by Etika Holdings last year, in a deal reportedly valued at around S$67 million. However, with the rise of working from home, falling foot traffic, and an increasingly competitive market for beverages, how will the vending machine services provider navigate the challenging business environment ahead? To find out, Lyn Mak speaks to CEO Santharuban Thurai Sundaram.

Image Credit: Macrovector / Shutterstock.com

Produced by: Roshan Kanesan

Presented by: Lyn Mak


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Tags:  vending machines,  malaysia,  singapore,  etika,  halal,  contactless vending, 


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