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APAC social ad spend rises 24% QoQ in Q4 2021: Emplifi

It rose 11% year-on-year to $2,793.12 per ad account per month.

Vietnam's mass grocery retail spending to reach $44.7b in 2022

This as the country further eases restrictions this year.

JD.com donates $16m health equipment to Hong Kong organisation

The company is keeping in touch with the group to support its pandemic response.

Indonesia’s e-commerce market to grow 23.8% to $30b in 2022

It is expected to reach $53.8b in 2025, according to GlobalData.

Swiggy, Zomato to benefit from BNPL: GlobalData

Indian consumers were still opting for convenience and ordering food online.

1 in 5 Australian SMB owners unsure where to start global expansion

They are seeking support in local taxation advice and international marketing.

South Korea household spending to rise by 3.4% in 2022

Consumer spending will exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to Fitch Solutions.

Uniqlo to open 5 new stores in Singapore in 2022

It will include the first neighbourhood store along Ang Mo Kio Avenue 3.

Australia’s retail sales volumes rise 8.2% in Q4 2021

Thanks to the rise in sales in discretionary industries, following a lockdown in the previous quarter.

Henkel to acquire Shiseido’s APAC Hair Professional business

Shiseido will retain 20% share in the Japanese entity to back business growth.

Taiwan lifts 11-year Japanese food import ban

They will adopt measures to ensure safety of the products and public health.

Malaysia’s wholesale, retail trade sales reach $310b in 2021

Wholesale and retail trade sales in December grew 3.5% YoY to $28.8b.

JFC sets $347.4m capital expenditure for 2022

A portion will be used for their new stores and renovations.

Breitling opens largest flagship store in South Korea

The two-storey Breitling Townhouse in Hannam includes a restaurant and café.

Vietnam’s household spending to rise 5.7% YoY to $123.4m in 2022

This is due to the expected gradual lifting of restrictions this year.

Jio Platforms invests $15m in AR company TWO

The companies will work collaboratively for fast adoption of new technologies.