Jaleen Ramos
Global paper packaging market to hit $527.1B by 2030
Global paper packaging market to hit $527.1B by 2030
Asia Pacific is the fastest-growing region.
1 day ago
YouTube seeks to topple TikTok as video shopping king
Two in five Southeast Asian shoppers turn to online videos to research products.
2 days ago
L’Oréal to acquire majority stake in Medik8
The deal is expected to complete in the coming months.
2 days ago
Authentic Brands Group opens APAC headquarters in Shanghai
The new office spans nearly 2,000 square meter.
2 days ago
Chinese consumers shift to cautious spending as growth slows
Annual consumption growth is expected to reach 2.3% in 2025.
2 days ago
Vietnam textile industry to pilot first steam-generating heat pump
H&M Group is amongst the partners in the project.
3 days ago
Tealive enters FMCG market with launch of 3-in-1 sachet range
It will be available starting 15 June at AEON outlets.
3 days ago
L’Oréal partners with NVIDIA to scale AI across beauty business
The deal focuses on 3D rendering and generative AI.
3 days ago
Starbucks pilots ‘Green Dot’ AI assistant to support baristas in real time
It is currently being piloted in 35 Starbucks locations.
3 days ago
Shiseido opens expanded beauty counter at Fukuoka Airport
The revamped space is five times larger than the previous setup.
3 days ago
L’Oréal launches fifth global employee share plan
The plan offers up to 300,000 shares.
3 days ago
MBK Partners seeks buyer for troubled South Korean chain Homeplus
The retailer has lost over $1b in the past five years.
3 days ago
IKEA revamping store designs in major cities
Customers across Paris, Mumbai and London want more shopping guidance.
7-Eleven opens first store in Hanoi
This marks 7-Eleven’s entry into the Hanoi market.
Alibaba launches AI tool to help fashion retailers create virtual try-on videos
It turns product photos into try-on videos.
YouTube doubles down on video commerce in Southeast Asia
It now has 7,600 creators with over 1 million subscribers.
SM taps 800 personal shoppers to boost customer experience
It offers same-day delivery and dedicated assistance.
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