Executive Editor
Wei Zhang leads editorial strategy at RetailNews.asia, with two decades of experience covering Greater China's consumer, luxury and cross-border retail sectors. He has reported on the rise of Alibaba, JD.com, Pinduoduo and Douyin, as well as the reinvention of Chinese department stores and shopping malls. Before joining RNA, Wei was a senior editor at a Hong Kong business publication, where he led long-form investigations into luxury, travel retail and the mainland consumer. His work has explored the shift from tier-1 city dominance to lower-tier growth, and the way Chinese brands are exporting formats and playbooks across Asia. Wei sets the newsroom's coverage priorities, mentors regional correspondents and represents RetailNews.asia at industry events from Shanghai to Singapore. He holds an MBA and speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and English. He is particularly interested in how ESG, geopolitics and cross-border e-commerce are reshaping Asian retail supply chains.
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Rising memory chip costs are reshaping India’s smartphone market, with average selling prices hitting a record $315. This shift benefits premium brands like Apple and Samsung, while Chinese manufacturers struggle to maintain their budget dominance.
Asian stock markets experienced a significant rally following the US Treasury’s announcement to increase long-term bond issuance, a move designed to alleviate concerns over surging borrowing costs and provide stability to global financial markets.
The fast-food landscape in China is witnessing a dramatic shift as the burger market, once a niche segment ruled by Western giants like McDonald’s and KFC, is now attracting everyone from multinational restaurant chains to local hotpot outlets and coffee…
MilkLab, a subsidiary of Noumi, has launched a new reformulated lactose-free milk at Woolworths in response to increasing consumer preference for lighter, easily digestible dairy options. Advanced Filtration for Healthier Milk MilkLab’s innovative product…
In the backdrop of soaring summer temperatures, ice cream companies are experiencing a surge in sales. However, they are concurrently strategizing for a future delineated by health-conscious consumers. There is a burgeoning demand for healthier food…
Mooncakes, a beloved traditional treat during the mid-autumn festival, have seen a noticeable rise in price this year. The increase, ranging from 3 to 20 percent, is attributed to heightened costs for ingredients, labor, and packaging. As a result, consumers…
Anthropic, a pioneering company in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), has now started including unique, invisible watermarks on AI-generated text by their most recent models. This comes as a response to the European Union’s AI Act that came into…
After 21 years of satisfying sweet cravings with its unique range of gelato flavors, Singapore’s beloved gelato institution, Tom’s Palette, is set to cease operations by mid to late October. The heartening announcement was made by the shop’s spokesperson in a…
Cascade Brewery, a long-standing Tasmanian beer maker, has diversified its product range by launching a new mid-strength beer — Cascade Draught 3.5 per cent. This venture marks the first time the company has introduced a mid-strength variation of its…
Treasury Wine Estates (TWE), the company behind the Penfolds brand, has experienced an additional financial setback of $558.4 million following the scaling back of its operations in the United States. This recent loss brings the total write-downs to over $1.2…
In preparation for a potential reduction in domestic supply due to the expected El Niño weather event, the Philippines will not enforce a prohibition on rice imports this year. The possible upcoming strong El Niño, according to the nation’s Department of…
The popular Singapore-based Jumbo Group has recently announced its intention to broaden the reach of its Ng Ah Sio Bak Kut Teh brand in China, commencing with a focus on Shanghai. Joint Venture for International Expansion Jumbo Group’s wholly-owned…
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