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UNIQLO Japan profit sees ‘considerable dip’ in H1 2022

Its operating profit stood at ¥80.9b, a 17.3% drop.

UNIQLO Japan profit sees ‘considerable dip’ in H1 2022

Its operating profit stood at ¥80.9b, a 17.3% drop.

Social causes key in APAC marketing efforts

Around 60% of APAC marketers consider diversity and inclusion important to their organisations.

APAC marketers plan to increase ad spending by 34%

Social media is the top advertising platform for marketers.

Over half of Hong Kong SMEs remain optimistic amidst fifth wave: CPA Australia

Some 55% respondents expressed confidence that they can overcome the fifth wave.

JD.com appoints company president Lei Xu as CEO

Outgoing CEO Richard Liu will continue focusing on the company’s long-term strategies.

Eland Retail fined $3.33m by South Korean regulator

The regulator said the company gave undue financial support to its parent company.

7-Eleven must develop online presence in China: analyst

The company’s market share has been declining since 2018.

Weekly News Wrap: Tata rolls out new e-commerce app; Flipkart raises IPO valuation target to $60-70b

And India’s antitrust body probes Zomato and Swiggy over alleged breaching neutrality rules.

Alibaba to add 3,000 workers in Shanghai

Its food delivery platform will dispatch 600 couriers from other cities.

Around 9 in 10 SEA e-shoppers cites importance to know delivery company

A total of 56% prefer the company that guarantees a good service.

Lazada One to open on 20 April

Its key tenants include Spotify, Zalora, Alibaba Group, and JustCo.

McDonald’s Australia appoints new CEO

Antoni Martinez’s appointment as the new CEO is effective 1 May.

Tata Digital launches super-app Tata Neu

It aims to provide an omnichannel experience for Indian consumers.

Shakey’s PIZZA posts P121m net income after 2020 loss

This was driven largely by the easing of restrictions in the fourth quarter of the year.

Fast Retailing to reopen MINA TENJIN in 2023

The facility will have a total sales area of over 22,000 square metres.

Apple to open largest store in South Korea on 9 April

Visits on the opening day of Apple Myeongdong will be by appointment only.