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How can China’s FMCG brands move beyond discounts?
How can China’s FMCG brands move beyond discounts?
Simply increasing supply and lowering prices are no longer enough.
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Southeast Asia food delivery market surges to $22.7b
Grab continues to control more than half of the market.
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Hong Kong small retailers step up investment to take on big chains
They are getting a boost from state funding and fee cuts.
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H&M bets on Philippines as $15.8b 'fashion hungry' outlier
President Saed El-Achkar cites a globally rare demographic average age of 27.
Singapore SMEs to gain from clearer e-commerce rules
The guidelines should boost the confidence of merchants on large platforms.
High rents, labour costs loom over Jollibee’s Australia plans
A crowded chicken segment could also weigh on initial growth.
Why luxury brands are losing millions of customers
About 20 million consumers left the luxury market in 2025.
Is China’s FMCG market finally stabilising after the 2024 slump?
Lower-tier cities drive 80% of China FMCG growth.
DFI Retail revamps Guardian and IKEA stores for smarter shopping
Business is no longer purely transactional, but increasingly advisory.
Beyond The Vines uses online insights to shape overseas growth
It looks at online reception before opening any physical stores.
Convenience stores fuel Malaysia’s confectionery boom
Shoppers make impulse buys and queue for limited items.
Watsons launches Singapore’s first pharmacy eConsultation
It targets busy professionals and people who want privacy.
How can brands win on TikTok Shop?
It integrates product discovery, content, and checkout in one app.
86% of Southeast Asian consumers shop actively in online malls
Data showed strong preference for brand‑led platforms.
What factors reduce trust amongst Singapore shoppers online?
43% said they remain loyal even when prices are slightly higher, provided the seller consistently offers good service
What’s driving Chinese brands to double down on Southeast Asia?
Culturally sensitive categories, particularly food and beverages, remain challenging for Chinese entrants.
Indonesian malls prioritise upgrades over expansion
The shift mirrors Thailand’s focus on leisure and Japan’s emphasis on efficiency.
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