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Blackmores Targets 18.6% Growth in Thailand with Fizzy Granule Launch
The Australian supplement maker is pitching chewable and dissolvable sachets to younger Thai consumers to accelerate its second-half sales momentum.
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Mei Ling Tan is the Editor of Retail News Asia, where she leads the editorial team in delivering in-depth coverage of Asia’s dynamic retail landscape. With over a decade of experience in business journalism, Mei Ling is known for her sharp analysis, deep industry insights, and commitment to uncovering the stories behind Asia’s most innovative retail brands. Before joining Retail News Asia, Mei Ling held senior reporting roles at regional business publications, covering everything from consumer trends to digital transformation in retail. A graduate of the National University of Singapore with a degree in Communications and New Media, she combines journalistic integrity with a strong understanding of evolving market forces. Outside the newsroom, Mei Ling is a frequent speaker at industry panels and a mentor for young journalists. She’s passionate about the intersection of technology, culture, and commerce—and believes the future of retail in Asia will be defined by bold ideas and boundary-pushing entrepreneurs.
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Sarah ChenGeneral
Retail Asia Summit 2026 Sets Singapore Agenda for Responsible AI and Unified Data
Enterprise Singapore and Bain & Company leaders will address artificial intelligence and data governance at the Grand Copthorne Waterfront gathering in September 2026.
Aiko TanakaLogistics
Ares Closes $4 Billion Japan Logistics Fund Backed by CPPIB
The fifth vintage of the Japan development vehicle hit its hard cap to build out an $11 billion modern warehouse pipeline across Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya.
Wei ZhangFinance
Yen Traders Brace for Silver Week Intervention as BOJ Decision Looms
Japan spent a record $96.4 billion over the past month defending the yen ahead of the Bank of Japan’s policy decision on September 18.
Maria SantosGeneral
Central Retail First-Half Profit Jumps 35% to $155 Million
A 6.1 per cent lift in food sales and a 110-basis-point gross margin expansion offset falling hardlines revenue across Thailand and Vietnam.
Sarah ChenElectronics
HarmonyOS Hits 24 per Cent Share in China as Global Smartphone Sales Fall
Apple secured a record 20 per cent global June quarter share while Chinese Android makers pulled back from entry-level handsets to manage component costs.
Minjun ParkResearch
Ghost Month Slows Philippine Property Deals and Major Consumer Purchases
Cultural observances during the seventh lunar month push Philippine buyers to defer property deals and major life purchases rather than abandon them.
Wei ZhangReal Estate
Singapore Land to Close Marina Square for 76,000-Square-Metre Revamp
The five-year redevelopment will add three towers with luxury residences, serviced apartments, offices and a 304-room hotel by 2031.
Aiko TanakaFood
Lion Launches Kirin Asobi Alcoholic Iced Tea in Australia
The 4 per cent ABV canned drink combines Japanese shochu and black tea, rolling out across Liquorland stores nationwide.
Minjun ParkE-Tailing
Philippine Retailers Seek Abolition of P10,000 Import Tax Exemption
Domestic store operators say tax-free cross-border parcels worth P57.4 billion annually undercut physical stores ahead of peak holiday shopping.
Maria SantosGeneral
Best Mart 360 Lifts First Half Revenue to HK$1.45 Billion
Private label sales climbed 10.3 per cent to account for nearly a fifth of total turnover as the snack retailer defended margins against cross-border shopping competition.
Wei ZhangFashion
Hong Kong Customs Arrests Third Suspect over Opatra Beauty Sales Tactics
Customs officers detained a saleswoman linked to a closed Sha Tin New Town Plaza outlet formerly operated by Sayles Retail.