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CNSC launches duty-free stores on JD Worldwide

The store allows purchases from visitors to Hainan as early as 30 days before departure.

Weekly News Wrap: Lawson mulls supermarket chain IPO; GoTo soars 23% in market debut

And Zilingo suspends its CEO amidst a probe on its accounting practices.

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Fast Retailing profit grows 12.7% to ¥189.2b in H1 2022

The company also projected an 8.4% growth in 2022.

Hong Kong set for rebound in retail activity in April: report

But tourist demand is expected to remain muted in the coming months.

Thai furniture spending to grow 3.1% in 2022

This is following a 1.1% increase last year.

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.

India’s apparel sales to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2022: GlobalData

This will be driven by increased urbanisation in the country.

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.