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Philippines’ FRUITAS launches cloud kitchen 'Nube Kuxina' 

It will feature food brands, such as Balai Pandesal, and Ling Nam, amongst others.

Alibaba’s Ele.me launches mini-programme in Douyin

Customers can now place orders through the social media app.

Muji to launch first store in Macau

The new store is set to be the largest in the Hong Kong and Macau region.

South Korea’s retail sales grow by 9.7% in July

This is due to the increase in outdoor activities.

Meta, Jio Platforms launch JioMart on WhatsApp

This is the first end-to-end shopping experience on WhatsApp.

Weekly News Wrap: India e-commerce firms ramp up hiring; US-based investor eyes IPO for $2.5b India mall portfolio

And Yonghui Fresh Food is planning to raise $120m before its Hong Kong IPO in 2023.

Watson beefs up O+O capabilities with $400m investment

This will help create a customer-centric supply chain network. 

Japanese restaurant Yoshinoya relaunches in the Philippines

This is the first Japanese food chain under the Jollibee Group.

South Korea wins race in aesthethic market: report

The market is expected to grow 7% annually between 2022 and 2030. 

South Korea’s convenience stores bring out rare gift sets for Chuseok

These gifts include high-end liquor sets, electric vehicles, and electronics.

JD deepens ties with electronics brand Oppo

They will collaborate in technology cost reduction and marketing.

UNIQLO opens pop-up store in Poland

This is the first physical presence of the retailer in the country.