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Film & Tape Expo 2026 Sets Shenzhen Gathering for 1,200 Materials Suppliers
Kuozhan Exhibition Services will host 60,000 buyers across 80,000 square meters to trade functional films and adhesives for tech manufacturing.
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Sarah ChenGeneral
Unresolved Scams Hit 45% Across Southeast Asia as Losses Mount
Eight in ten scam victims across six ASEAN markets recover none of their stolen money, accelerating customer churn across digital platforms and network operators.
Aiko TanakaGeneral
UGREEN Launches Local AI Smart Home Hubs and Liquid-Cooled Wireless Chargers
Pre-orders for the hardware line begin at a 50 per cent discount ahead of a wider crowdfunding campaign scheduled for late October.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Goldman Raises Asia Pacific Ex-Japan Index Target to 1,120
Second-quarter regional corporate earnings grew 102 per cent, led by strong results in Singapore, Taiwan and Indonesia.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Philippine Regulator Clears GCash Parent Mynt for $1.48 Billion IPO
The Philippine SEC approved a reduced 12 percent initial public float based on an expected $10.71 billion market capitalization.
Minjun ParkGeneral
TCL Picks up over 30 Product Awards at IFA 2026 Across Displays and Hardware
The Chinese electronics giant secured multiple category wins in Berlin for its SQD-Mini LED screens, RayNeo AR glasses, and AI-enabled home appliances.
Minjun ParkGeneral
Spate and Vogue Business Track Top 5 Beauty and Wellness Trends
Search data from August 2025 to July 2026 shows rising interest in follicle growth serums, plant-based shampoos, and targeted scalpcare.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Starbucks Expands in East Asia as Walmart Unwinds Suburban Hypermarkets
High-density transit nodes across China, Japan, and South Korea reward compact coffee footprints over car-dependent grocery formats.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Petrovietnam and KEPCO Speed up Talks on Ninh Thuan 2 Nuclear Project
State-backed Petrovietnam says 97.5 per cent of site land is cleared as South Korea’s KEPCO enters advanced project negotiations.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Informa Opens Restaurant, Bar & Café 2026 with 400 Brands in Hong Kong
The three-day exhibition at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre brings together 9,000 industry professionals alongside the co-located Retail Asia Conference.
Rajiv MenonGeneral
Eddie Ong Raises Hextar Retail Stake to 35.42%, Triggering Mandatory Offer
Hextar Portfolio acquired 22.41 million shares at up to 43 sen each, with the offerors planning to maintain the company’s listing on Bursa Malaysia.
Maria SantosGeneral
Hisense Extends UEFA Partnership Through 2028 European Championship
The Chinese electronics manufacturer secures its fourth consecutive European football tournament deal alongside its sponsorship of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Wei ZhangGeneral
NIQ and Similarweb Partner to Launch AI Commerce Measurement in Q4 2026
The solution focuses on five core areas to connect generative AI discovery directly to verified omnichannel purchases.
Wei ZhangGeneral
EU Warns Pakistan That GSP Plus Benefits Cannot Be Taken for Granted
A European Commission assessment covering 2023 to 2025 warned of compliance regressions across human rights and labour standards.
Wei ZhangGeneral
Tetra Pak Names Michael Wu Managing Director for Oceania Operations
The packaging giant tapped its former Southeast Asia chief to lead commercial operations across Australia and New Zealand following an 18-year career inside the group.
Maria SantosGeneral
Oh!Some Scales Back in Vietnam 16 Months After Opening Flagship
The Chinese lifestyle retailer is closing stores across Ho Chi Minh City following similar retreats from Singapore and Hong Kong.