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RCS challenges SMS dominance in business messaging

Rich Communication Services is moving from innovation to mainstream.

Vietnam tops SEA in e-commerce growth confidence despite regulatory hurdles

Vietnam ranks high in logistics, platform strength, and innovation.

Australians to spend record $500m on Halloween

Average spend per person expected to rise 11% to $103.

MUJI to open flagship stores in Thailand, Vietnam, and France

It will open its largest Southeast Asian store in Bangkok.

Rakuten introduces AI-powered listing support on Rakuma app

It automatically analyses images uploaded by sellers.

lululemon moves China HQ to Westbund Central, Shanghai

The new office covers 8,993 square metres across five floors.

COS opens first store in India

The store design was created entirely in-house.

Male skincare routines in Australia rise 20.7% in five years

Those aged 35 to 49 remain the largest group of skincare users.

Alfamart Philippines launches franchising program for MSMEs

It had 2,337 stores nationwide by September 2025.

Ingka Investments acquires U.S. logistics tech firm Locus

It provides AI-driven route optimisation and real-time tracking.

Watsons rolls out JCprogram across Asia

The global aesthetic beauty sector is expected to grow to USD35b by 2033.

Chagee opens largest flagship store in Hong Kong

This marks Chagee’s seventh outlet in the region.

H&M taps young Filipinos to drive growth

Youth, digital habits, and fashion appetite fuel H&M’s Philippine strategy.