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Francois Kohler Takes the Helm at LVMH: New Chapter for Luxury in South & Southeast Asia

Francois Kohler Takes the Helm at LVMH: New Chapter for Luxury in South & Southeast Asia

Mei Ling Tan February 18, 2026

Francois Kohler has been named the new president for South and Southeast Asia by luxury giant LVMH, effective February 23. Kohler succeeds Chris Chong, who is venturing into new professional…

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Oppo Outpaces Samsung: Next Flagship Phone May Introduce Game-Changing Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charging

Oppo Outpaces Samsung: Next Flagship Phone May Introduce Game-Changing Qi2 Magnetic Wireless Charging

Mei Ling Tan February 17, 2026

Wireless charging continues to be a topic of contention for modern smartphone users. The feature provides the convenience of powering up your device without the need for cables. However, past…

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Hermès Triumphs Over Luxury Market Struggles: Unveiling the Secret to Surging US Sales

Hermès Triumphs Over Luxury Market Struggles: Unveiling the Secret to Surging US Sales

Mei Ling Tan February 17, 2026

In a rapidly shifting luxury retail landscape, renowned players such as Kering and LVMH are finding it increasingly challenging to retain the interest of elite and aspirational customers alike. However,…

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A2 Milk Company Rides High on Double-digit Growth in China, US Markets: A Peek Inside the Success Story

A2 Milk Company Rides High on Double-digit Growth in China, US Markets: A Peek Inside the Success Story

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

The A2 Milk Company has announced robust sales growth in the double digits for the first half of the fiscal year. This growth has been driven largely by the company’s…

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Treasury Wine Estates in Crisis: Titantic Losses Spur Massive Transformation Plan

Treasury Wine Estates in Crisis: Titantic Losses Spur Massive Transformation Plan

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), renowned for its ownership of the Penfolds brand, has experienced significant losses in the initial half of the 2026 fiscal year. In spite of this, the…

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Grab Sees Stellar Rebound with First Full-Year Profit, Propelled by Record Q4 Earnings

Grab Sees Stellar Rebound with First Full-Year Profit, Propelled by Record Q4 Earnings

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

Grab Holdings, a Singapore-based technology firm specializing in transportation, food, and e-commerce solutions, has reported a prosperous full-year profit. This marks a significant recovery from the financial deficit experienced in…

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Playboy Leaps into Massive China Market: Sells Half-Stake for $122 Million to Local Operator UTG

Playboy Leaps into Massive China Market: Sells Half-Stake for $122 Million to Local Operator UTG

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

U.S. entertainment giant, Playboy, is set to sell half of its Chinese operations to UTG Brands Management Group, a local operator of consumer brands. The deal, worth $122 million, will…

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Miu Miu Unveils Stunning Redesign at Landmark Atrium Flagship Store, Ushering New Era of Luxury Retail in Hong Kong

Miu Miu Unveils Stunning Redesign at Landmark Atrium Flagship Store, Ushering New Era of Luxury Retail in Hong Kong

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

Miu Miu, the renowned luxury brand, recently christened its revamped flagship store located at the Landmark Atrium. This opening not only showcases a fresh store design concept but also aims…

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Li & Fung Strikes Gold: Secures Wholesale Distribution Rights for C&C California

Li & Fung Strikes Gold: Secures Wholesale Distribution Rights for C&C California

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

Hong Kong’s premier supply chain manager, Li & Fung, has recently entered into a licensing contract with C&C California. This agreement grants Li & Fung exclusive rights to wholesale distribution…

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Italian Hatmaker Borsalino Taps into China Market with Shanghai Essence Group: A New Era of Luxury Retail Expansion

Italian Hatmaker Borsalino Taps into China Market with Shanghai Essence Group: A New Era of Luxury Retail Expansion

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

Italian luxury hatmaker Borsalino is gearing up for a significant foray into the Chinese market. This move will be facilitated through a partnership with Shanghai’s Essence Group. A Five-Year Plan…

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South Korean Firm The Venture Acquires Majority Stake in Chicken Plus Vietnam, Targets Rapid Expansion

South Korean Firm The Venture Acquires Majority Stake in Chicken Plus Vietnam, Targets Rapid Expansion

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

South Korean investment firm, The Venture, has recently acquired the majority shares of Chicken Plus’ business operations in Vietnam. This is part of their overseas investment project fund. Chicken Plus:…

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Asics Shatters Fiscal Records in 2025: A Year of Exponential Growth and Expansion

Asics Shatters Fiscal Records in 2025: A Year of Exponential Growth and Expansion

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

Asics, a renowned Japanese firm specializing in footwear and apparel, has hit an all-time high in the 2025 fiscal year, demonstrating growth across all aspects of its operation. Stellar Financial…

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Japan’s Takashimaya Set to Unveil Luxury Shopping Mall in Hanoi’s Priciest Starlake Urban Area

Japan’s Takashimaya Set to Unveil Luxury Shopping Mall in Hanoi’s Priciest Starlake Urban Area

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

Japanese retail behemoth, Takashimaya, has announced plans to inaugurate a fresh shopping mall in the latter half of the impending year. The site for this new venture is the Starlake…

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Singapore Considers Classifying Blind Boxes as Gambling: Potential Impacts on the $11.38 Billion Industry

Singapore Considers Classifying Blind Boxes as Gambling: Potential Impacts on the $11.38 Billion Industry

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

Regulatory authorities in Singapore are currently evaluating whether blind boxes should be classified under the nation’s gambling laws, a decision that could profoundly influence the compliance mandates for retailers in…

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Vietnam Tops Southeast Asia in Pork Consumption: A Look at the Nation’s Soaring Demand

Vietnam Tops Southeast Asia in Pork Consumption: A Look at the Nation’s Soaring Demand

Mei Ling Tan February 16, 2026

Based on a report from the Ministry of Industry and Trade’s Department of Domestic Market Management and Development, Vietnam holds fourth place globally and tops the ranks in Southeast Asia…

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