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What’s driving Chinese brands to double down on Southeast Asia?

Culturally sensitive categories, particularly food and beverages, remain challenging for Chinese entrants.
3 days ago
Watsons opens new beauty and wellness store at Bugis Junction
Watsons opens new beauty and wellness store at Bugis Junction
The 3,700-square-foot store targets the youth by featuring immersive zones.
6 hours ago
APAC leads global retail growth with 5% real spending rise
APAC leads global retail growth with 5% real spending rise
APAC is the most balanced omnichannel region globally, with store-based retail sales projected to grow 20.4%.
9 hours ago
Tourism growth lifts Singapore retail rents in Q3
Tourism growth lifts Singapore retail rents in Q3
17 to 18.5 million international visitor arrivals are projected for the full-year 2025.
2 days ago
Swiss sportswear brand On opens first South Korea stores
Swiss sportswear brand On opens first South Korea stores
The stores will open at Hyundai Seoul and Lotte World Mall Jamsil.
3 days ago
TikTok launches 'Lead Genie' AI chatbot
TikTok launches 'Lead Genie' AI chatbot
When businesses reply within three minutes, conversions can increase by 2.2 times.
3 days ago
Acne Studios opens its first outlet in Thailand
Acne Studios opens its first outlet in Thailand
The store marked its launch with a new limited-edition T-shirt and the Trompe L’oeil collection.
4 days ago
Metro Retail Stores opens new premium lifestyle store in Cebu, PH
Metro Retail Stores opens new premium lifestyle store in Cebu, PH
It offers essentials, artisan goods, organic products, and international specialities.
4 days ago
Luxury brands risk stagnation without experience-led strategy: report
Luxury brands risk stagnation without experience-led strategy: report
Two-thirds of luxury professionals surveyed said AI would improve their ability to target consumers more precisely.
4 days ago
Consumers resist QR codes with trust shifting to AI search tools
Consumers resist QR codes with trust shifting to AI search tools
Euromonitor noted 37% of consumers report reading nutrition labels closely globally.
4 days ago
KK Group accelerates expansion with Philippine launch of three core brands
KK Group accelerates expansion with Philippine launch of three core brands
This is in partnership with SM Supermalls.
Can cross-border e-commerce push China’s exports past $4t?
Can cross-border e-commerce push China’s exports past $4t?
The digital economy is forecasted to reach $139.5b by the same year.
Southeast Asia’s private consumption to near $5t by 2035
Southeast Asia’s private consumption to near $5t by 2035
43% of consumers are cutting back on non-essential household spending.
Online sellers outpace discount chains as Australians chase cheaper deals: report
Online sellers outpace discount chains as Australians chase cheaper deals: report
Kmart (58%) and Big W (45%) remain the top brands linked with low prices.
Taobao Singapore launches affiliates platform
Taobao Singapore launches affiliates platform
Users can earn up to 30% in commission on successful referrals.
Affiliate marketing drives over 21% of revenue for SG brands
Affiliate marketing drives over 21% of revenue for SG brands
Brands plan to allocate between 25% and 50% of affiliate budgets to influencer-led partnerships.
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Indonesian malls prioritise upgrades over expansion
The shift mirrors Thailand’s focus on leisure and Japan’s emphasis on efficiency.
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This 11.11, the real battle lies in shopper confidence – not the biggest discount