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Levi’s opens its largest Southeast Asia store in Suria KLCC

The new store spans 4,239 square feet (393 sqm).

Australia's retail bodies back Queensland’s tougher work safety legislation

The new legislation stipulates stronger penalties for workplace assaults.

How Chengdu achieved a 276% surge in cross-border e-commerce

Nationwide, over 120,000 cross-border e-commerce entities are in operation.

L’Oréal enters tri-party agreement to advance sustainable beauty ingredients

The partnership will support the large-scale production of bio-based ingredients.

UNIQLO announces major expansion in Asia, Europe, and US

The company is preparing to open its largest store in South Korea.

JD.com and British Fashion Council partner to boost fashion brands in China

It aims to help British and global fashion brands navigate the Chinese market. 

Why beverage brands must embrace strategic partnerships

About 65% of global consumers prioritise well-known brands when making purchasing decisions.

Indian antitrust probe finds Amazon and Flipkart in violation of competition laws

The two companies allegedly manipulated their search algorithms to promote preferred sellers.

Japan’s Kirin completes acquisition of FANCL

Kirin acquired 51.95 million FANCL shares, raising its ownership to 75.24%.

How can companies identify untapped market opportunities?

A key strategy is to understand consumer habits and opinions.

JD Super announces $1.41b investment to boost brand partners

It will focus on agricultural producers and new product launches.

Malaysia’s ZUS Coffee gets $57m investment

 The company said it plans to enter Singapore and Brunei by the end of the year 

Why many companies struggle to communicate sustainability efforts effectively

Transparent communication is deemed crucial to prevent greenwashing. 

Charles & Keith launches flagship store in Chengdu, China

This is the largest amongst the brand’s global locations.

Why social media is the new marketing frontier

The overall time spent on social media in the region increased by 66.13% to 82.9% over the past year.

Food Empire invests $80m in new freeze-dried coffee facility in Vietnam

This will be the company’s second facility focused on freeze-dried coffee.