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By Mei Ling Tan
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Shein’s Hong Kong IPO Slashes Valuation to $25 Billion amid E-commerce Regulatory Challenges
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K-Beauty Retail Sector in South Korea Undergoes Rapid Transformation
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New Home for Luxury: Van Cleef & Arpels Unveils Stunning Alexandra House Boutique in Hong Kong
Van Cleef & Arpels, a luxury French jewelry, watch, and perfume company, has recently relocated its Hong Kong boutique from Landmark…
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China’s Telecom and Pay-TV Revenue Set for Steady Growth, Fueled by 5G and IoT Innovations: 2030 Forecast
Revenues generated from telecommunications and pay-TV services in China are set to witness a moderate compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 1.3% from 2025 to 2030. This growth can…
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Chip Squeeze Drives up Smartphone Prices in India, Boosting Apple and Samsung over Chinese Rivals
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Minecraft Workshops Reconstruct Pre-Atomic Bombing Cities in Japan
Japanese university students are using Minecraft workshops to help younger generations understand the cityscapes of Hiroshima and Nagasaki before the 1945 atomic bombings, fostering a deeper connection to historical events through interactive technology.
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Indonesian Consumer Confidence And Retail Sales Impacted By Job Market Concerns
Concerns over job security and diminished purchasing power are negatively affecting consumer confidence in Indonesia, with a notable drop in the retail sales index in June. However, Bank Indonesia anticipates a recovery in the coming month.
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Miniso Unveils First Miniso Friends Concept Store in Indonesia
Miniso has launched its inaugural Miniso Friends store in Indonesia, located at Summarecon Mall Bekasi in Greater Jakarta. This larger, IP-focused retail format spans 1500 square meters and offers a wide array of licensed merchandise.
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Prolonged Rains Slow Philippine Retail, Construction, and Logistics Sector
Extended monsoon rains are expected to dampen the third-quarter performance of consumer-facing businesses, construction firms, and logistics operations across the Philippines. Analysts point to reduced foot traffic, project delays, and increased operating…
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Cosco Shipping Sets Sights on Southeast Asia: Plans Expansion in Vietnam and Indonesia Amid Growing Trade Demand
Cosco Shipping International (Singapore) is setting sights on increased investment in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia within the next three to five years, in anticipation of a…
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Fire Engulfs Cars at Kuala Lumpur’s KL Gateway Mall
A fire broke out in the parking garage of KL Gateway Mall in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on August 17, 2026. The incident resulted in the destruction of a BMW and damage to a Perodua…
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Xiaomi SU7 Electric Vehicle Surpasses Half Million Deliveries Amid Strong EV Sales
Xiaomi’s SU7 electric vehicle has achieved a significant milestone, exceeding 500,000 unit deliveries. This strong performance highlights the rapidly expanding…
Philippines Under Pressure to Close Vape Tax Loophole Hurting Retailers, Boosting Illicit Trade
Consumer advocacy groups in the Philippines are urging Congress to simplify the country’s vape excise tax system, arguing that the current two-tiered structure…
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Filipinos Tighten Belts as Financial Pressures Mount, Study Finds
A recent study reveals that households in the Philippines are becoming more cautious with their spending, driven by global and political uncertainties that are impacting family budgets. This shift prompts consumers to…
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Thai Shoppers Cut Spending as Retail Confidence Declines
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China’s Smaller Cities Drive Premium Retail Demand Amid Overall Weakness
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Retailers Strive for AI Traffic Boosts without Sacrificing Customer Data Security
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Boosting Retail Margins: Uniting Fragmented Product Data through AI
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Inventory Accuracy and the Cost of Getting It Wrong
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