APAC

Digital payments, fresh strategies, and recovery

Companies need to adapt to a new normal of business in order to survive, says Euromonitor senior consultant.

Digital payments, fresh strategies, and recovery

Companies need to adapt to a new normal of business in order to survive, says Euromonitor senior consultant.

Weekly News Wrap: Indian jewelers revive expansion plans; Shopee’s Sea exits India

And Domino’s Pizza China operator is filing for Hong Kong listing.

Demographic shifts boost APAC’s DIY home improvement retail market

But the lack of skilled professionals in the sector might hold back growth in coming years.

Foodpanda dedicates $35m to support communities, MSMEs in 2021

The platform has also committed funds in upskilling its delivery riders.

Athleisure market to grow 25% by 2025: GlobalData

The market is expected to be valued at $551b by 2025.

Which APAC shoppers should businesses watch?

This includes digital streamliners, and social explorers, amongst others.

Around 7 in 10 Southeast Asian consumers see online shopping as “integral” part of life

The study also found that 60% welcomed online shopping in the last two years.

Prada APAC sales jump 29% YoY in 2021

The sales in the region reached around $1.3b.

Starbucks, Grab enter partnership for six Southeast Asian markets

These markets include Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

JCCU launches emergency donations for Ukrainian children

Donations will be used partly to send relief to the crisis-hit Ukraine.

Which Southeast Asian companies made it to the Top 250 retailers?

These were from Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Around 60 APAC companies included in Top 250 retailers

China’s JD.com, Inc., which is the top company from the region, ranked 9th globally.

Brands are shifting to sustainable practices, EY exec Atul Chanda says

As a result of consumer demand and higher production costs.

UNIQLO temporarily suspends operations in Russia amidst conflict

The company also condemned all forms of aggression that violate human rights.