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ZALORA to offer BNPL services to Southeast Asian shoppers

The payment option is currently available to shoppers in Singapore and Malaysia.

ZALORA to offer BNPL services to Southeast Asian shoppers

The payment option is currently available to shoppers in Singapore and Malaysia.

Starbucks, Grab enter partnership for six Southeast Asian markets

These markets include Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Vietnam.

Central Retail expands further with new Thai Watsadu branch

The company invested some THB500m for the store’s 61st branch.

China retail sales grew 6.7% YoY in January, February

Online retail sales grew 10.2% year-on-year, according to NBS.

Tmall Luxury Pavillion rolls out one-on-one livestreaming

Cartier and Burberry were amongst the first brands to use the feature.

JCCU launches emergency donations for Ukrainian children

Donations will be used partly to send relief to the crisis-hit Ukraine.

Coupang establishes new office in Yanji, China

Some 230 employees are working in the office.

JD and P&G China launches assistant for visually impaired consumers

The shopping assistant offers an array of services including consultation and home delivery.

Which Southeast Asian companies made it to the Top 250 retailers?

These were from Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, and Vietnam.

Around 60 APAC companies included in Top 250 retailers

China’s JD.com, Inc., which is the top company from the region, ranked 9th globally.

Starbucks opens new store in Malaysia

The new store marks the Starbucks’ presence in all states and federal territories in Malaysia.

JD Logistics revenue rises over 42% in 2021

Its total revenue stood at RMB104.b during the year.

UNIQLO temporarily suspends operations in Russia amidst conflict

The company also condemned all forms of aggression that violate human rights.

Kuwait household spending to grow 6.7% in 2022

It is expected to reach $31.9b, surpassing pre-pandemic spending levels.

Greater China, APAC drag Adidas’ sales growth in 2021

The market reduced Adidas’ revenue growth by €1.5b.

Central Retail expands in Thailand’s Eastern Economic Corridor

The company will open a new shopping center – Robinson Lifestyle and Robinson Department Store Ban Chang.