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Rakuten Group to merge five subsidiaries to streamline operations
Rakuten Group to merge five subsidiaries to streamline operations
It will be effective from 1 January 2026.
Lazada announces $100m annual investment in affiliate programme
Affiliate marketing drives 20% of Southeast Asia’s online sales.
Record heat drives sales surge in Philippines' sari-sari stores
In Visayas and Mindanao alone, refreshment drink sales hit PHP 64 million.
India’s Myntra expands to Singapore with launch of 'Myntra Global'
Offers 35,000 styles from 100 Indian brands
OH!SOME opens first Singapore store
It will feature anime collectibles from popular titles.
Shakey’s Pizza plans to open 430 new stores in 2025
130 new international stores added since Q1 2024.
8 in 10 consumers now rely on AI search
60% of searches now end without any click.
Levi Strauss sells Dockers brand to Authentic Brands Group for up to $391m
The initial transaction is valued at $311m.
1 in 3 Australians now use AI for shopping
Gen Z and Millennials remain the top users of AI for purchases.
Video contents influence 62% of Singapore e-commerce purchases
Shopee and YouTube double down on creator-powered digital commerce.
CJ Olive Young opens first Korean snacks store in Busan
It offers Korean healthy snacks popular with tourists.
Alibaba credits AI-driven strategy for strong growth
AI-related products posted triple-digit growth
FMG opens regional HQ, first Urban Revivo store in HK
It cited the region’s strategic position and trade advantages for expansion.
Jollibee enters gaming space with new campaign ‘Gamejoy’
It is now live across all Jollibee stores nationwide.
K-beauty sector rebounds with $4.9M in early 2025 funding
It raised a total of $453m to date.
L’Oréal names first chief innovation and prospective officer
She will oversee L’Oréal’s innovation teams.
Raffles City launches second edition of Beauty Vault pop-up
It will feature 21 premium brands.
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