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FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Rachel Carrasco of BAKEN

FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Rachel Carrasco of BAKEN

Rachel Carrasco, Founder and CEO of BAKEN, highlights how its Real Bacon Crisps have elevated Filipino snacks to global standards.
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PGMall’s 'ConsuMerchant' model lets shoppers earn up to 3.5% cashback

The platform’s brand onboarding grew nearly fivefold last year.
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Retailers told to challenge market norms with ‘intelligent naivety’

Flying Fish Lab’s Mario Braz de Matos urges firms to play to their strengths
4 days ago

Fragmented data infrastructure slowing down AI deployment in Malaysia's retail sector

Most retailers are still in the experimentation stage rather than full transformation.
4 days ago

Malaysian retailers told to adopt multi-layer strategy as marketplace reliance grows

Marketplaces remain a critical entry point for consumer discovery and acquisition across Southeast Asia
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Retailers with fragmented data face algorithmic invisibility

Brands without machine-readable product data may vanish from results entirely.
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Retailers urged to act on sustainability as 70% Vietnamese shoppers ready

Incentives and convenience can drive adoption of eco-friendly habits.
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Vietnam retailers see margins squeezed as expansion masks loss-making units

Fragmented data and systems prevent leaders from seeing the full financial picture.

Vietnam retail shifts to AI-driven decision ecosystems

AI tools are also reshaping how shoppers choose products across retail channels.

Vietnam retailers target personalisation as Gen Z turns to online discovery

Panelists during Retail Asia Summit discussion highlight digital engagement, personalization, and experience as key to capturing demographic.

Vietnam e-commerce under pressure as discount-led growth loses momentum

Fragmented systems also continue to disrupt customer experience.

Vietnam consumers hold back spending despite 8% GDP growth

Rising living costs and global uncertainties are influencing how they spend.

Centralised supply chains reduce Vietnam retail stock-outs

Consolidated logistics, regular deliveries, and supplier alignment are critical to meeting customer demand.

Building resilient supply chains in APAC: AI, trade-offs, and what comes next

Gain insights into how leaders are navigating volatility through smarter decisions, trade-offs, and AI-driven tools.

FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Jason Sng of FairPrice Group

Jason Sng of FairPrice Xtra VivoCity shares how its partnership with LOTTE Mart has elevated the in-store experience across FairPrice Xtra outlets.

FMCG Asia Awards 2025 Winner: Olivier Jakubowicz of Nestlé Japan Ltd.

Olivier Jakubowicz of Nestlé Japan highlights the KitKat Juken campaign, which transformed exam season into a cultural moment of hope.

Retailers rethink premium strategy as Filipino consumers grow more ‘value fluid'

Retail leaders say value-driven shoppers mix premium and budget buys, pushing brands to prove value beyond price.