
JD Sports Sales Dip Globally as Asia Pacific Delivers 10.7% Organic Growth
Asia Pacific was the sole growth engine for JD Sports in the first half, offsetting softer retail trading across North America and Europe.
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Asia Pacific was the sole growth engine for JD Sports in the first half, offsetting softer retail trading across North America and Europe.

Urban migrant households save 54 per cent of their income on average compared with 36 per cent for registered residents, according to HSBC.

Indonesian consumer goods giant Orang Tua Group has issued a formal apology following public outcry and protests regarding a promotion that offered alcohol as a prize for participants reciting a Quranic chapter. The incident has led to a police investigation.

The global fox nuts market, valued at USD 183.4 million in 2025, is projected to more than double to USD 404.95 million by 2034, registering a 9.2% compound annual growth rate. Asia Pacific dominated the market with a 59.28% share in 2025.

Nestlé is transforming the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss medications into a commercial opportunity by developing specialised products for consumers taking drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy. The company is using artificial intelligence and nutritional science to…

An international agreement has raised the catch quota for large Pacific bluefin tuna by 25% for 2027 and 2028. This move, primarily driven by Japan, aims to meet market demand while reducing the need for fishers to discard catches.
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