Jaleen Ramos
Indonesia's e-commerce market to grow by 15.5% in 2024
Indonesia's e-commerce market to grow by 15.5% in 2024
It was driven by increased internet and smartphone use, rising incomes, and secure online payment options.
Garderob raises $350K to expand fashion marketplace in Central Asia
It will be used to optimise platform performance and expand customer base in the region.
BNPL to reach 7.7% of APAC e-commerce payments by 2028
Australia and New Zealand currently lead the BNPL adoption within the region.
What fuels China's digital economy surge
Rising incomes have led to higher consumer demand for seamless shopping experiences.
Why BNPL is booming in Southeast Asia
BNPL providers in the region now focus on strategic partnerships, business model innovation, and ecosystem development.
Singapore retail sales up 2.7% YoY in March
The estimated total retail sales value amounted to $3.1b.
Companies embrace consumer-centric strategies for future growth
Business growth plans now rely heavily on consumers and the offerings provided by the company.
Hong Kong retail sales down 7% in March
It was attributed to factors such as a high base of comparison for visitor spending and the timing of the Easter holidays.
Plant-based dairy demand surges in Malaysia
It is mainly driven by dietary restrictions, vegan or vegetarian lifestyles, and health concerns.
SM advances climate action with nature-based solutions
It developed a Sustainability Management System focused on the two key policies of Climate Action and Resource Management.
Beam Suntory rebrands as Suntory Global Spirits
This marks Suntory Holdings' 10 years of thriving spirits business growth since acquiring Beam Inc. in 2014.
India's urban e-commerce thriving amidst economic challenges: report
Pandemic-induced restrictions accelerated the adoption of e-commerce.
Metro Retail expands presence in Visayas with four new supermarkets
It currently operates 64 stores across the Philippines, with 42 branches in the Visayas.
Australia leads alcoholic ready-to-drink innovation
It accounted for 40% of all new brand launches and sub-brand introductions in the alcohol RTD sector in 2023.
Rakuten Ichiba launches Rakuten AI University to boost merchant efficiency
The RMS AI Assistant (Beta) offers features such as automated product descriptions, image processing, and text generation.
Ingka Group implements further price reductions to boost affordability
The company has already slashed prices twice, resulting in increased sales volumes.
Supermarkets lead growth in Vietnam’s evolving retail scene
One-stop shopping experience poses challenges for the prevailing majority of mom-and-pop shops.
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