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Meta, Jio Platforms launch JioMart on WhatsApp
Meta, Jio Platforms launch JioMart on WhatsApp
This is the first end-to-end shopping experience on WhatsApp.
Weekly News Wrap: India e-commerce firms ramp up hiring; US-based investor eyes IPO for $2.5b India mall portfolio
And Yonghui Fresh Food is planning to raise $120m before its Hong Kong IPO in 2023.
Watson beefs up O+O capabilities with $400m investment
This will help create a customer-centric supply chain network.
Japanese restaurant Yoshinoya relaunches in the Philippines
This is the first Japanese food chain under the Jollibee Group.
South Korea wins race in aesthethic market: report
The market is expected to grow 7% annually between 2022 and 2030.
South Korea’s convenience stores bring out rare gift sets for Chuseok
These gifts include high-end liquor sets, electric vehicles, and electronics.
JD deepens ties with electronics brand Oppo
They will collaborate in technology cost reduction and marketing.
UNIQLO opens pop-up store in Poland
This is the first physical presence of the retailer in the country.
Weekly News Wrap: Tencent eyes selling 17% stake in Meituan; H&M returns on Alibaba's Tmall platform
And Miniso to ditch Japanese-inspired branding over flak in China.
adidas CEO steps down
CEO Kasper Rorsted will hand over the position through the course of 2023.
Nine in 10 Malaysians prefer shopping online: report
This is despite the reopening of physical stores.
Consumer spending in South Korea to grow 2.8% in 2022
Household spending is expected to reach KRW793.9t during the year.
Market Kurly rolls out products in Singapore with RedMart
The brand store mostly offers Korean snacks such as tteokbokki.
Tmall rolls out coupons for green home appliances
The company has partnered with brands to trade in their old products.
Roger Vivier unveils flagship store on JD platform
The French luxury brand offered special products to celebrate Chinese Valentine’s Day.
Alibaba concludes livestreaming training programme in Malaysia
Participants in the program were encouraged to sell on the Lazada marketplace.
Central Group, Signa acquire Selfridges
Selfridges Group has 18 stores in three countries.
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