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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.

Meta, Jio Platforms launch JioMart on WhatsApp

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

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’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. 

China retains lead as global e-commerce leader: report

The country accounted for over 37% of the global e-commerce market.

adidas CEO steps down

CEO Kasper Rorsted will hand over the position through the course of 2023. 

Nine in 10 Malaysians prefer shopping online: report

This is despite the reopening of physical stores. 

Consumer spending in South Korea to grow 2.8% in 2022

Household spending is expected to reach KRW793.9t during the year. 

Amazon Australia goes live in new tour programme

The company now offers virtual tours of its fulfillment centre. 

Castlery shortens delivery lead time by three times

This is through its partnership with logistics firm Maersk.