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Dear Me Beauty eyes flagship store

The branch could serve as the foundation for broader market growth.

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Dear Me Beauty eyes flagship store

The branch could serve as the foundation for broader market growth.

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Rakuten uses autonomous robots to boost last-mile delivery

They can deliver at night and in bad weather thanks to LiDAR sensors.

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Erajaya Digital opens its biggest electronics store

The branch is its 80th concept store out of about a thousand branches nationwide.

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Singaporeans push Q-commerce beyond meals

They want everything delivered quickly, from flowers to last-minute birthday presents.

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China to keep ruling global e-commerce market

The country’s massive production output benefits its e-commerce platforms.

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Singaporeans pampering ‘fur kids’ spur pet care market boom

They are spending on swimming lessons, pet yoga, pilates and more.

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Chinese fast-food chains eye Hong Kong listing

They are using the city as a testbed for further expansion overseas.

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Shenzhen tourists spur Hong Kong retail demand

A more lenient entry policy is benefiting tourism-related sectors.

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GoFood: Iced black coffee, chicken likely to trend this year

Food trends let Indonesian businesses come up with menus based on market tastes.

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Thai brands turn to influencers to create buzz, boost profit

Local businesses are under pressure to compete with Temu, Shein, and TikTok Shop.

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More Southeast Asian retailers eye self-checkout

Young customers and high smartphone penetration are driving the trend.

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‘K-beauty’ takes over skincare world

Products with natural Korean ingredients are in high demand in China and the US.

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KCG eyes expansion beyond Java

The fashion retailer seeks to expand in Sumatra and Borneo.

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H&M hires local influencers to boost marketing in Asia

The Swedish retailer is harnessing K-pop, whose influence on global fashion is undeniable.

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Singapore’s in-store cafés may soon reach their limit

If every retailer has its own café, it becomes just part of the crowd.

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Japan’s beauty industry fights online fakes with blockchain

Smart packaging helps ensure that consumers are buying the real thing.

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Blind boxes spur collectible toy growth in Asia-Pacific market

Consumers keep buying more until they get their desired product.

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