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Taiwan’s PopChill acquires US$1.9m investment for Hong Kong expansion
Taiwan’s PopChill acquires US$1.9m investment for Hong Kong expansion
The luxury platform sustains a 10% growth every month, with volume surpassing $1m.
Lazada launches sustainability training to Indonesian retailers
Lazada's logistics business unit invited over 30 retailers for the six-month course.
Thailand’s Tanachira Retail debuts on Thai stock exchange
Its net profit reached US$1.95m in H1 2023, up 88.14% from last year.
Southeast Asia, India are ‘next gold rush’ for luxury beauty brands
The luxury beauty markets in the markets will reach $7.6b by 2026.
Around 2 in 5 APAC consumers always use social media for inspiration, purchases
Consumers from China and Thailand lead the regular social media use for transactions.
Travel retail recovery possible despite 29% average spend drop in 2022
Passenger volumes saw a marginal improvement by 75% of 2019 levels.
Relationship Renaissance: Consumers want new intimacy forms
Brands can help consumers in finding points for connection.
Brands need to do more than reduce their carbon footprint
They should communicate their initiatives to consumers in a way that will resonate with them.
JD Logistics upgrades express delivery services in Hong Kong and Macau
Newer and improved services will reinforce the connection between the two territories.
Optimised personal experience for every demographic emboldens SEA market: report
Around 73% of business leaders see the potential of personalised tech like AI shaping consumers.
Kusto Group to expand Wendy’s to Central Asia
It also plans to launch an AI-based drive-thru in Kazakhstan.
Foodpanda appoints John Fang as CEO
Jakob Angele left the company as CEO after nine years.
EY’s Samir Bedi: AI and humans will coexist
The human race will evolve with the AI to deliver better services for customers.
Miu Miu is hottest fashion brand in 2023
The report released by The Lyst Index names the top fashion brands and products.
Shopee Live sees 120 times add-to-cart conversion growth during 10.10
Malaysian consumers claimed more than 1.3 million vouchers during the event.
Inefficient logistics a major problem in retail
Many brands have products stuck in various parts of the world, leading to imbalances in supply and demand in different markets.
What encourages online shoppers to trust more in cross-border stores?
Using their own currency is what compels online users to shop in cross-border stores.
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