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SM Group partners with AirAsia to offer new shopping, travel perks
SM Group partners with AirAsia to offer new shopping, travel perks
This allows members to convert points between the two programs.
Asian flavors lead culinary shift in 2025
65% percent of Gen Z consumers are seeking value for money in their dining experiences.
Estée Lauder Companies partners with Adobe to streamline digital marketing with GenAI
It aims to simplify content production and increase efficiency.
Seven & i, Couche-Tard in talks on US store sales for $47b takeover
Both firms control 20,000 US stores.
Global fruit puree market to hit $10.1b by 2035
The rising demand for natural and healthy food products is driving growth.
Siam Piwat expands luxury retail space at Siam Paragon, ICONSIAM
It will bring 15 new luxury brands.
Fabric softeners overtake perfumes for 23% of Thai consumers
Four out of 10 use laundry scents as their personal fragrance.
Indonesia’s beauty market expands as Chinese, Korean brands gain traction
Sensitive skin segment sees rising consumer interest.
Taiwan e-commerce market to grow 7.9% in 2025
Online shopping penetration stood at 48.57%
JD.com imports one million Dutch tulips to China
It will be stored at JD Logistics before distribution.
China's Dingdong launches $20M share buyback program
It will run until 5 March 2026.
JD.com named UEFA Champions League’s e-commerce innovation partner
It will offer exclusive football merchandise, discounts, and prizes.
Yum China names new chief financial officer
It will take effect on March 6.
Deliveroo to shut down Hong Kong operations
It will remain live until 7 April.
Human agents remain vital in AI-driven customer service
AI handles routine queries, but human intervention is key for trust and escalation.
Singapore retailers tap Malaysia, Thailand for growth amidst fierce competition
Consumer demand and digital growth fuel the expansion.
Growth in sporting goods industry expected to slow until 2029
Despite this, McKinsey noted that there is also an increasingly active consumer segment.
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