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Japanese retailer Uniqlo is opening its first store in Baguio City on November 29. The 859sqm Uniqlo Baguio store at SM City is the brand’s first in the Cordillera region. It will carry its concept ‘Lifewear apparel’, which, according to the company, “comes…
Luxury fashion brand Dior has launched a pop-up at Isetan in Tokyo. The pop-up is the second location in the territory to feature the brand’s Maison concept. The collection, which includes accessories, candles, perfumes and furniture, is also available in…
AirAsia announced, Wednesday, a new route from Kuala Lumpur to Okinawa Naha, strengthening its position as the Malaysian carrier with the most connections and capacity in Japan. The four times weekly service via Taipei commences 22 January 2020 (subject to…
Desigual Japan has opened its third store as it targets further growth in the country. The Spanish fashion brand’s 300sqm store, its largest yet, is located in Nagoya´s Sakae Street, adding to its existing stores in Fukuoka and Tokyo. The fashion brand, known…
South Korean companies are engaged in a fierce battle with Japanese rivals in the Vietnam retail market, which has emerged as a “post-China.” According to the Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency, the Vietnam retail market has been growing rapidly, with an…
Japanese fashion retail chain Usupso is opening three new stores at once in India. The chain opened its first location in Guwahati city on October 14, and will launch in Kohima and Dimapur later this week under local franchise partner GM Retails. The firm…
The first Japanese and Far Eastern gluten-free cafe Kobeya has opened its doors at the Wasl Vita Mall, Dubai. The cafe concept is inspired by the founder’s difficulties in finding gluten-free options in restaurants for her gluten-intolerant son. “Kobeya is my…
Indian cafe chain Coffee Day has partnered with Japanese sales-floor support-service business Impact HD to grow its retail network in India. The joint venture plans to rapidly build market share in the region’s neighborhood retailing sector, launching a…
Japanese bakery brand Croquant Chou Zakuzaku will open its first store in Singapore next month. The Croquant Chou Zakuzaku Singapore flagship store will take over its sister brand’s outlet Bake Cheese Tart at Ion Orchard. The new Japanese store will offer its…
Apple Japan has opened its largest flagship store this month in Marunouchi, Tokyo. The new stores was designed by Foster + Partners, one of several architecture practices commissioned to build the tech giant’s retail stores around the world. Foster + Partners…
Japanese tearoom chain Afternoon Tea Tearoom will open its first branch in Hong Kong this Saturday to offer a Japanese-style casual afternoon tea experience in a tourist hotspot. The tearoom is located in K11 Musea in Tsim Sha Tsui and offers sweets and a…
Taiwan’s Eslite bookstore chain is set to launch its first outlet in Tokyo this week. The store opening marks Eslite Spectrum Corp’s 30th anniversary as well as the first time for the firm to start-up business in a territory where Chinese is not spoken. The…
Japanese outdoor apparel brand Goldwin plans to launch its first international outlet in San Francisco, California this November. “American outdoor enthusiasts expect the highest quality technical apparel and we are confident that Goldwin will deliver a…
Starbucks Japan has launched a new pen-shaped digital wallet called “Starbucks Touch The Pen” allowing customers to buy their coffee without taking out their wallets. The pen’s design resembles a drip coffee machine and comes in three colours – black, silver,…
Japanese fluffy-pancake franchise Micasadeco & Cafe is launching its first flagship outside of Japan at Langham Place in Mong Kok. Opening on September 20 in an airy basement, Micasadeco & Cafe will be serving diners breakfast till dinner Monday through…
Toyota Motor Corp said on Tuesday it was investing $391 million in its pickup truck assembly plant in San Antonio, Texas, as part of the Japanese automaker’s plan to invest $13 billion in its U.S. operations over five years through 2021. The company said the…
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