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Amazon Australia launches free one-day delivery

This will apply to Prime members in Melbourne and Sydney.

Over 50% of SMEs in Southeast Asia more optimistic: report

Indonesians were found to be the most optimistic.

Philippines’ Jollibee Group relaunches Japanese restaurant Yoshinoya

Yoshinoya currently has more than 2,000 locations across the globe.

Australian household spending jumps 10.2% YoY in June

Spending in categories most affected by COVID-19 is now back to pre-pandemic levels.

China leads e-commerce market across the globe: report

Sales in China’s e-commerce market were valued at $2t.

Meta to halt Facebook live shopping events

This will take effect on 1 October.

Watsons China rolls out Health Care Zone in over 1,200 stores

The Health Care Zone will also be accessible online. 

Consumer spending in Kuwait to grow nearly 7% in 2022

This is thanks to eased restrictions and low jobless rate amongst others. 

Reliance Brands ‘well positioned’ to tap India’s luxury apparel market

The company recently partnered with Balenciaga amongst other high-end brands. 

Open for business: TikTok Shop launches in Singapore

The in-app feature is in support of local businesses. 

Reliance Brands brings Balenciaga to India

The company will be the sole India partner of the luxury brand in India.

Japanese brand GU to open first store in the US

Its pop-up store will be located in Soho, New York. 

Alibaba’s net income drops 53% YoY to $3b in Q2 2022

This is affected by the decline in the income from operations, amongst others.