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Vietnam retail shifts to AI-driven decision ecosystems

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

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.
5 days ago

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

Fragmented systems also continue to disrupt customer experience.
5 days ago

Vietnam consumers hold back spending despite 8% GDP growth

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

Centralised supply chains reduce Vietnam retail stock-outs

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

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.
6 days ago

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.

Aligning channels key to capturing discerning Filipino shoppers in 2026

Price, promotion, and shelf visibility are critical levers.

Indoor gardens and rooftop sports highlight SM Supermalls’ next phase

The retail giant plans to invest ₱150b by 2030 in new malls and upgraded experiences.

Philippine retail falls behind regional peers as expansion outpaces efficiency

The country is falling behind regional competitors in operational productivity.

Only 5% of retailers get AI right amidst lack of integrated systems

The remaining 95% fail because when executives discuss AI, the answers are less clear.

Influencer-led content, short-form video drives results over traditional metrics

The shift is fuelled by algorithms prioritising watch time and engagement.

DTI pushes logistics reforms as supply chain bottlenecks risk retail operations

Supply chain weaknesses directly impact product availability and operations.

Digital access gaps reshape Philippine retail competition

This results in a fragmented digital landscape where consumers interact with brands in very different ways.