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Chagee opens largest flagship store in Hong Kong
Chagee opens largest flagship store in Hong Kong
This marks Chagee’s seventh outlet in the region.
H&M taps young Filipinos to drive growth
Youth, digital habits, and fashion appetite fuel H&M’s Philippine strategy.
Spinneys, Ayala form JV to open supermarket chain in the Philippines
Ayala will hold a 60% stake in the venture.
AS Watson appoints Donna Poon as Watsons HK managing director
She succeeds Samuel Lee.
Miniso launches in-house IP incubation plan
The move comes as global IP consumption rises.
CJ Foods opens first production plant in Japan to expand K-food
The group’s dumpling sales in Japan rose 28% in early 2025.
JD.com delivers over 30,000 iPhone 17 units within hours of launch
About 10,000 stores supported same-day delivery in 80% of counties.
Apple redesigns its first Japan store in Ginza
The store first opened in 2003.
SM Group expands beauty and wellness network with over 1,000 brands
It features global premium labels such as YSL and Lancôme.
Carousell Luxury opens first physical store in Singapore
Sellers get on-the-spot bag valuations in just 10 to 20 minutes.
Vietnam’s retail sector earnings surge 52% YoY in H1
It was led by Mobile World Investment Corporation’s higher earnings (+54%).
Authenticity, local payments drive online consumer trust in SEA
Competitive digital landscape, authenticity and seamless payments are becoming non-negotiable for brands.
Industry leaders urge hyperlocalisation through deep market research
Retailers must know their clients "like a best friend."
How can Southeast Asia redefine its role in global supply chains?
China is moving upstream into high-value R&D and components—opening the door for Southeast Asia.
Here’s how this Henan retailer rivals Sam’s Club at its own game
Pang Dong Lai’s consumer-first model shows how small chains can stand up to global giants.
What does it take to win Gen Z’s attention?
Gen Z drives shift to digital, community-focused retail
Virtual influencers cut costs, boost retail sales in SEA
Social commerce and AI chatbots also enhance online experiences.
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