APAC

Store opening marks first initiative under Keppel–Fast Retailing partnership.

The programme offers discounts to fashion retailers, food deliveries, and streaming platforms.

The investment covers start-up cost relief, fulfilment support, and export options.

Consumers will consider how products feel in their skin, or how their scents.

China, Thailand and South Korea show demand for sensory-led consumption.

The region is forecast to deliver a CAGR of 4.4%.

Younger adults drive higher average spend despite fewer gift buyers.

Kantar’s ranking of 2025 media channels placed digital out-of-home in the top position for both consumers and marketers.

Bain and NIQ say companies need to re-prioritise markets and redefine consumer value beyond price.

66% use the tool only to search for product recommendations.

Data showed strong preference for brand‑led platforms.

The trio earned recognition for their impactful regional campaigns that celebrated cultural traditions, creativity, and consumer connection.

The brands’ innovative & consumer-centric activations captured new discerning consumers through immersive, lifestyle-driven experiences.

The awards celebrated industry leaders redefining consumer excellence across the region.

APAC is the most balanced omnichannel region globally, with store-based retail sales projected to grow 20.4%.

Alipay+ GlassPay, Ant International’s smart glasses-embedded payment solution, will add iris authentication to its security verification capabilities, alongside voiceprint authentication