June 25, 2026

Latest News

Miss Sixty parent plans IPO

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

Miss Sixty parent in Asia, Chinese fashion house Trendy International Group, is planning a domestic initial public offering, probably by the end of next year. The Guangzhou-based company hopes to achieve…

Spar International Expands to Mongolia

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

SPAR, the world’s largest food retail voluntary chain, has announced a new partnership with conglomerate Max Group LLC, to open its first stores in Mongolia. The partnership, which will see…

7-Eleven Malaysia Opens Historic 2000th Store in Malaysia

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

7-Eleven Malaysia, a wholly owned subsidiary of 7-Eleven Malaysia Holdings Berhad, the No.1 standalone convenience store chain in the country, is proud to announce that it has launched its 2000th…

ICONSIAM teams up with True Group to build True ICONSIAM Hall

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

ICONSIAM Co., Ltd., the developer of ICONSIAM – the iconic new landmark of Thailand, and True Group, the convergence lifestyle leader which offers a full range of communication services and…

Record Numbers Attend 27th Hong Kong Book Fair

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

The 27th Hong Kong Book Fair ended today, after drawing record attendance of close to 1.02 million visitors. The week-long literary and cultural extravaganza, organised by the Hong Kong Trade…

SES pilots satellite e-health program in Philippines

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

Satellite operator SES, the Luxembourg Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, and the non-governmental organization (NGO) German Doctors have launched the satellite-based e-health platform SATMED in the Philippines. The solution…

Australia’s ACCC tackles broadband advertising

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

Australian competition regulator ACCC has hinted it could introduce rules requiring ISPs to provide accurate information to customers about broadband speeds. The regulator has published a discussion paper seeking views…

Singtel, Ericsson demonstrate LAA on live 4G network

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

Singtel and Ericsson announced they have completed a live trial of pre-standard License Assisted Access (LAA) technology on Singtel’s network. The trial in an office building at Serangoon North involved…

Singapore’s StarHub to triple LTE upload speeds

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

Singapore’s StarHub plans to start rolling out carrier aggregation and 64 quadrature amplitude modulation (QAM) technology by the end of the year to triple peak upload speeds to 150Mbps. The…

Swatch Group profit lowest for seven years

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

Swatch Group, the maker of Omega and Tissot timepieces, has reported its lowest first-half profit in seven years, with demand tumbling in Hong Kong, France and Switzerland. Its first-half operating…

Uniqlo Thailand launching online store

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

Japan’s global fashion label Uniqlo Thailand is launching an online store, offering its full Thai range. The online store will help strengthen the firm’s “made for all” brand promise, says…

AEON Brings Exclusive Privileges and Unbeatable Promotions

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

AEON Thana Sinsap (Thailand) Public Company Limited line up the financial services and exclusive privileges that cover consumer needs at the 10th Money Expo Korat 2016 including Personal loan, Your…

Staff sought for Taiwan Apple Store

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

US technology giant Apple has started advertising for staff for a Taiwan Apple Store. This follows the US technology giant raising US$1.38 billion in a bond offering last month on…

Fresh look for Prada Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

Fashion brand Prada Hong Kong will renovate and expand its store on Canton Rd. Covering more than 1300 sqm over two storeys, the store has a secondary internal access from Harbour…

ClouDee set to disrupt businesses in Thailand with cutting-edge cloud telephony technology

Mei Ling Tan July 27, 2016

ClouDee cloud telephony services is being brought to the country for the first time through Thailand’s leading provider of international voice telephony services, SawasdeeShop, in partnership with Asia’s largest cloud-based…

Behind the Buzz

Retail News Asia — Your Daily Fix of What’s Happening in Asian Retail

We’re here to keep you in the loop—every single day. Whether you’re running a small local shop, scaling an online biz, or part of a global brand making moves in Asia, we’ve got something for you.

With 50+ fresh stories a week and 13.6 million readers, Retail News Asia isn’t just another news site—it’s the go-to source for all things retail across the region.

Hot Picks

Harlan + Holden Brews $12M Expansion Deal for Southeast Asia Presence

Redwind BV

Latest News

Miss Sixty parent plans IPO

Spar International Expands to Mongolia

7-Eleven Malaysia Opens Historic 2000th Store in Malaysia

ICONSIAM teams up with True Group to build True ICONSIAM Hall

Record Numbers Attend 27th Hong Kong Book Fair

SES pilots satellite e-health program in Philippines

Australia’s ACCC tackles broadband advertising

Singtel, Ericsson demonstrate LAA on live 4G network

Singapore’s StarHub to triple LTE upload speeds

Swatch Group profit lowest for seven years

Uniqlo Thailand launching online store

AEON Brings Exclusive Privileges and Unbeatable Promotions

Staff sought for Taiwan Apple Store

Fresh look for Prada Hong Kong

ClouDee set to disrupt businesses in Thailand with cutting-edge cloud telephony technology

Harlan + Holden Brews $12M Expansion Deal for Southeast Asia Presence

Damien Licciardi: From Richemont to Cartiers New MD in Thailand

Grab and GoTo Yield to Pressure: Slash Driver Commissions in Indonesia

Essilor Luxottica and Meta Unveil Affordable AI Glasses for the Masses

Starbucks Brews Major Expansion in India: Targets 100 New Stores Annually

British Sportswear Giant Castore Bags Historic Brand Grenson Shoes: A Strategic Move to Boost Profitability

Danone Boosts Australian Footprint with Profitable Made Group Takeover

Boost in Personalized E-Commerce Experience Demanded by Savvy Singapore Shoppers

Starbucks Brews Plan for India Expansion, Aiming for 100 New Stores Annually in the Tea Land

Kevin Murphy Grows Marketplace Revenue 141% with Pattern

Converse Unveils Mega Flagship Store in Bengaluru, Launches Converse By You Customisation Platform in India

From Delivery Uniforms to Designer Accessories: DHL and Eric Wongs Eco-Friendly Upcycled Collection Takes Flight

Cracking Into Global Markets: Vietnam’s First Shipment of Ready-to-Eat Eggs Lands in Japan

JD.com Ignites Hong Kong Expansion with Launch of Citys First JD Mall

Vietnam’s Gold Prices Soar Despite Global Market Decline: A Week of Ups and Downs