Jaleen Ramos

How can brands win on TikTok Shop?

It integrates product discovery, content, and checkout in one app.

South Korea's Bunjang launches AI authentication system to fight counterfeits

It verifies authenticity in just six seconds with 99.9% accuracy.

Shopee and Meta partner to streamline social commerce in SEA

New tools include affiliate marketing features and Collaborative Ads for Facebook Live.

Watsons launches pharmacy eConsultation service in Singapore

It accessible via the Watsons website and mobile app

Adore Beauty appoints Jason Murray as incoming chair

He will stand for election at the 2025 AGM on 21 November.

Smaller F&B operators drive HK retail leasing momentum

Upscale Korean dining concepts are leading the surge.

Here’s what’s driving Japan’s retail leasing demand

Korean and Chinese brands are expanding rapidly in fashion, F&B, and cosmetics.

Prime malls keep Thailand’s retail market steady despite tourist slowdown

F&B remains the strongest driver of new leasing activity.

Oh!Some bets on experience-led retail to engage shoppers

Interactive store layouts, tie-ups, and live events seek to encourage repeat visits.

Vietnam tops SEA in e-commerce growth confidence despite regulatory hurdles

Vietnam ranks high in logistics, platform strength, and innovation.

Australians to spend record $500m on Halloween

Average spend per person expected to rise 11% to $103.

MUJI to open flagship stores in Thailand, Vietnam, and France

It will open its largest Southeast Asian store in Bangkok.

Rakuten introduces AI-powered listing support on Rakuma app

It automatically analyses images uploaded by sellers.