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Singapore plans blind box rules over gambling concerns
Singapore plans blind box rules over gambling concerns
It aims to address gambling inducement risks.
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Australia retail growth eases in December as spending shifts earlier
Australia retail growth eases in December as spending shifts earlier
December sales reached $27.22b after early shopping shift.
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Australia’s e-commerce shifts toward global market leaders
Australia’s e-commerce shifts toward global market leaders
Amazon, Shein, and Temu gain ground, placing the era of local marketplaces at risk.
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Temu partners with DEKRA to boost product safety in marketplace
Temu partners with DEKRA to boost product safety in marketplace
DEKRA will provide independent testing for Temu’s automotive and household electronics.
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Lazada's RedMart launches 30-minute grocery delivery in Singapore
Lazada's RedMart launches 30-minute grocery delivery in Singapore
The service is designed for urgent or last-minute grocery needs.
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Ageing population to drive APAC retail pharma market to $524.8b by 2032
Ageing population to drive APAC retail pharma market to $524.8b by 2032
This demographic shift is expecto to increase prescription volumes.
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Apple hiring signals Hyderabad retail entry
Apple hiring signals Hyderabad retail entry
The company posted senior manager, manager, and store leader roles.
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Village Grocer's new 'exploratorium' concept store offers local, imported produce
Village Grocer's new 'exploratorium' concept store offers local, imported produce
Damansara outlet launched on 7 February.
4 days ago
New JD.com-CBBC deal opens China market for British businesses
New JD.com-CBBC deal opens China market for British businesses
The deal connects British companies to JD.com’s 700 million customers.
4 days ago
Lanvin Group completes sale of Caruso to MondeVita Italy
Lanvin Group completes sale of Caruso to MondeVita Italy
Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
4 days ago
Dingdong agrees to sell China business to Meituan unit for $717m
Dingdong agrees to sell China business to Meituan unit for $717m
The deal covers all shares of Dingdong Fresh.
4 days ago
Amazon expands fresh grocery delivery to over 80 Sydney suburbs
Amazon expands fresh grocery delivery to over 80 Sydney suburbs
It is available in over 80 Sydney suburbs.
4 days ago
New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store
New Balance expands presence in Kuwait with new concept store
The concept, already launched in the UAE and Qatar, is now expanding to Kuwait.
Singapore retail sales slows in December 2025 as online shopping declines
Singapore retail sales slows in December 2025 as online shopping declines
Online sales share fell to 14.8% in December from 17% in November.
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Brands ditch 20m buyers for 'Crazy Rich Asians'
About 20 million consumers exited the personal luxury goods market last year.
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FairPrice AI trolleys trigger 80% surge in shopper spend
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Its flagship store has raised the average basket size from $19.64 to $35.36.
AI enters the Philippine neighbourhood store
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Widespread use could generate up to $48b in economic value by 2030.
Asia’s shoppers ditch search bars for ChatGPT conversations
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Referral traffic from platforms like ChatGPT grew sevenfold over the past year.
Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains
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They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.
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H&M bets on Philippines as $15.8b 'fashion hungry' outlier
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President Saed El-Achkar cites a globally rare demographic average age of 27.
Singapore SMEs to gain from clearer e-commerce rules
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The guidelines should boost the confidence of merchants on large platforms.
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