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TikTok Shop U.S. Gross Merchandise Value Hits $15.1B

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Korea’s Born to Stand Out Opens First Southeast Asia Store in Makati

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Shinsegae Chairman Joins US-Led AI Supply Chain Push
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Kering Partners with Reliance Brands to Bring Generation Award to India
The R|Elan Circular Design Challenge will serve as exclusive nominating partner ahead of a Delhi ceremony on October 13.
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7-Eleven Malaysia Launches Four Michelin-Crafted Ready Meals at RM15.90
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Taiwan Telecoms Sell Out Initial iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable Duo Preorders in Minutes
Chunghwa Telecom and Taiwan Mobile saw opening inventory for Apple’s new handset lineup clear in 120 seconds despite price increases across the flagship range.

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Wego Scraps My Hero Academia Line After Backlash in China
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- 02Astana Panel Explores Hong Kong Capital Routes for Central Asian Firms
- 03Oksana Stakhovych Launches Mia Coosh in Australia’s $22 Billion Pet Market
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- 02Chelsea Stablecoin Shirt Deal Sparks Hong Kong Merchandising Regulatory Fears
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- 04South Korea Faces Backlash over Planned 22 Percent Crypto Tax Rollout
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Asia Shifts from Adopting Retail Formats to Exporting Global Innovation
Home to more than half of the world’s population, Asian markets are increasingly setting the agenda for global store concepts and consumer experience.

Unilever Cuts Beauty Formulation Time to Two Days Using Artificial Intelligence
The consumer goods group has compressed product development cycles across its EUR 12.8 billion beauty division and rolled out AI-formulated ranges across regional retail shelves.

AS Watson Rejects AI Staff Cuts Across 17,000 Global Outlets
Group chief executive Malina Ngai says the Hong Kong health and beauty giant will use automation to free store staff rather than slash headcount.

Delta Electronics Singapore Unit Seeks $1.5 Billion in Exchangeable Bonds
The parent group will fund working capital and production growth by issuing notes linked to 172.1 million existing shares in Bangkok.
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China August Exports Surge 25% as Real Estate and Retail Slump
The country’s annual trade surplus topped $800 billion as Beijing policymakers face mounting pressure to deliver new economic stimulus.
- Latin America Attracts Nearly USD 300 Billion in Chinese Exports
- Petrobangla Halves Net Worth Requirement to $50 Million for Spot LNG Suppliers

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Trunk Hotel Expands Outside Tokyo with 107-Room Sapporo Tower
The 18-story boutique development scheduled for September 2027 brings the brand’s largest property and a dedicated bath house to Hokkaido.
- Only 10 of 60 Top Independent Stores Make a Brand Argument
- Apollo Extends $585 Million Financing to the Executive Centre
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Renault and Geely Invest More in Brazil for New Electric Vehicle
The capital injection will upgrade local assembly lines to meet regional demand for affordable passenger models.

Taiwan to Screen 47,000 Drivers Using Government Health Data
Motorists diagnosed with visual impairments, epilepsy, or dementia will face qualification reviews and risk surrendering their licenses.
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ReportSep 16Sarah Chen1 min read
Malaysia Q2 Retail Sales Growth Falls Short as Spending Tightens
Persistent cost of living pressures led households to curb discretionary purchases, catching shopping mall and high street operators off guard.
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Thai Companies to Boost AI Spending 44% to US$26 Million
Sep 15Aiko Tanaka2 min
- 02
China Migrant Worker Reforms Could Unlock US$95 Billion in Spending
Sep 15Aiko Tanaka2 min
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Over 60 per Cent of Black Friday Shoppers Pre-Plan Holiday Purchases
Sep 11Minjun Park2 min
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91 Per Cent of Australian Consumers Switch Brands for Better Offers
Sep 10Maria Santos2 min
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Australian Retail Health Index Drops to Negative 1.07 as Insolvencies Rise
Sep 9Rajiv Menon2 min





