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Shein targets up to $50b valuation in Hong Kong IPO
Shein targets up to $50b valuation in Hong Kong IPO
It is less than half the $100b valuation discussed during its 2022 funding round.
13 hours ago
AliExpress hit with $627m EU fine over illegal product risks
AliExpress hit with $627m EU fine over illegal product risks
Commission found weaknesses in AliExpress' risk controls and moderation.
1 day ago
JD.com digitises tax-free shopping for travellers
JD.com digitises tax-free shopping for travellers
Service is currently being piloted in Beijing.
1 day ago
Zurich sells critical illness cover through Shopee
Zurich sells critical illness cover through Shopee
Eligible customers receive the Basic option free for the first month during the campaign.
1 day ago
F&B drives 53% of Singapore's prime mall openings in H1
F&B drives 53% of Singapore's prime mall openings in H1
Chinese-backed brands continued entering the market.
2 days ago
Metro to close Paragon, Causeway Point department stores in retail overhaul
Metro to close Paragon, Causeway Point department stores in retail overhaul
It will introduce smaller, multi-concept stores.
2 days ago
Consumers favour human impact over sustainability claims, report says
Consumers favour human impact over sustainability claims, report says
Green product sales hit $886.2b in 2025, outpacing non-sustainable goods.
3 days ago
East Asia food delivery market hits $38.6b in 2025 as competition intensifies
East Asia food delivery market hits $38.6b in 2025 as competition intensifies
Korea is now world's third-largest delivery market.
6 days ago
Uber to acquire Delivery Hero in $14.8b deal
Uber to acquire Delivery Hero in $14.8b deal
Transaction will expand Uber’s reach to 99 markets worldwide.
6 days ago
CJ Olive Young launches AI in-store services for foreign customers
CJ Olive Young launches AI in-store services for foreign customers
Service supports eight languages.
6 days ago
Smart packaging takes centre stage as brands face new traceability demands
Smart packaging takes centre stage as brands face new traceability demands
Brands also use connected packaging for information and engagement.
Chloé enters Vietnam with first boutique at Saigon Centre
Chloé enters Vietnam with first boutique at Saigon Centre
It is operated exclusively by DAFC.
Delivery Hero confirms advanced negotiations with Uber on takeover deal
Delivery Hero confirms advanced negotiations with Uber on takeover deal
The group said it won’t comment on speculations about the offer price.
Levi's bets on premium amidst Asia slowdown
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Levi's bets on premium amidst Asia slowdown
The denim maker leans on heritage and premiumisation to win cautious East Asia Pacific shoppers.
Onitsuka Tiger opens largest global flagship store in Tokyo
Onitsuka Tiger opens largest global flagship store in Tokyo
Built around the concept of a "vertical narrative”.
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Can rivals keep up as K-beauty speeds ahead?
Independent brands are driving much of the sector's export growth.
How should brands prepare for Gen Alpha's spending power?
Their spending is projected to reach $3t by 2040.
How is AI changing online shopping in China and the West?
China integrates AI into purchases as Western shoppers use it for discovery.
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Huawei lets cameras speak for themselves
Live comparisons replace specifications in the sales pitch.
14 hours ago
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Livestream evolves from marketing gimmick to sales channel
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Short-form video has become the main medium of product discovery.
6 days ago
Domino’s Singapore targets impulse orders with brand refresh
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The pizza chain has launched the Thick Crunch range to boost orders beyond parties.
Singapore optical retailers bet on eye care to drive repeat business
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Professional expertise becomes a bigger selling point as price competition grows.
Drone deliveries carve out premium niche in China retail
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Companies target speed and convenience instead of replacing traditional couriers.
MINISO pushes deeper into creator economy with Shanghai gallery
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The retailer plans expansions to Hong Kong, Beijing, Tokyo, Paris, and New York.
Indian retailers go hyperlocal as citywide expansion loses ground
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They use micro-market data to rethink where stores open.
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Inside Central Pattana’s win at the Retail Asia Awards 2026
Chatree Kowitanupong shares how Central Pattana continues to strengthen its leadership in creating future-ready, retail-led destinations.
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1. F&B drives 53% of Singapore's prime mall openings in H1 2. East Asia food delivery market hits $38.6b in 2025 as competition intensifies 3. Malaysian brands know what they want to be — their incentive structures disagree 4. Metro to close Paragon, Causeway Point department stores in retail overhaul 5. Huawei lets cameras speak for themselvesAwards
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Inside Central Pattana’s win at the Retail Asia Awards 2026
Chatree Kowitanupong shares how Central Pattana continues to strengthen its leadership in creating future-ready, retail-led destinations.
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Malaysian brands know what they want to be — their incentive structures disagree
Rethinking the role of video infrastructure in Asian retail
Why APAC digital leaders must overhaul content amidst fractured consumer discovery