Maria SantosFashion
LVMH Stock Falls 40 per Cent as Asia Demand Slows
LVMH shares touched six-year lows following an 11 per cent drop in September, hit by weakening sales across Asia ex-Japan and the United States.
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Sarah ChenResearch
48% Of High-Income Australian Shoppers Plan to Boost Spending
In contrast, 43 per cent of lower-income consumers expect to cut back over the next year, according to OC&C Strategy Consultants.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Thailand Pivots Tourism Strategy to Target High-Value Visitors
The government’s push for quality over quantity comes as international arrivals struggle to return to pre-Covid benchmarks.
Rajiv MenonFinance
Techcombank Hanoi International Marathon Injects Nearly $14M into Capital Economy
Runners from 55 countries doubled participation since 2022 as organizers prepare to draw 14,000 participants for the fifth edition in October 2026.
Wei ZhangFashion
Myer Slips to $276.5 Million Annual Loss on Heavy Store and Brand Write-Downs
A $279.6 million non-cash impairment dragged Australia’s largest department store chain into its second-steepest statutory loss on record despite sales reaching $4.1 billion.
Wei ZhangE-Tailing
Southeast Asia Savvy Online Shoppers Spend 31% More at $11.5 Billion
A joint study from Lazada and Cube shows one in four regional digital consumers now prioritize authenticity and buyer protection over pure discounting.
Wei ZhangResearch
85 Percent of Consumers Cut Spending After Poor Service, Genesys Finds
A 2025 Milieu Insight study found 55 percent of Filipino online shoppers are more likely to buy from responsive sellers.
Sarah ChenReal Estate
Thailand Resale Condo Transfers Surge 39 Percent in Second Quarter
Second-hand condominium transfers in Thailand jumped 39.4 percent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026 as buyers turned to cheaper stock.
Maria SantosLiving
Mainland Chinese Tourists Flock to Hong Kong Trails as Spending Slows
Visitors are bypassing luxury shopping hubs to visit natural landmarks such as the 140-million-year-old UNESCO Global Geopark.
Wei ZhangFood
McDonald’s Tests Third-Party Ads on Screens Across 13,700 US Stores
The fast-food chain is piloting post-order ads on drive-thru boards and kiosks after US comparable sales growth slowed to 0.8 per cent in the second quarter.
Sarah ChenGeneral
Sensormatic Solutions Forecasts Peak 2026 Holiday Shopping Days in Asia-Pacific
Sensormatic Solutions released its annual foot traffic projections identifying the busiest trading dates for store operators across Asia-Pacific.
Rajiv MenonFinance
Thailand Extends 43 Billion Baht Consumer Subsidy Scheme for Two Months
Registered shoppers will receive 1,000 baht each through November as the government covers 60 percent of daily eligible retail purchases.
Aiko TanakaLiving
Wuhan Launches Autumn Consumption Season with 279 Events
The campaign coordinates public exhibitions, extended retail operating hours and travel promotions to boost consumer spending across the metropolis.
Maria SantosFinance
Philippine Cash Remittances Reach Seven-Month High of $3.2 Billion in July
Seven-month inflows climbed 2.3 percent to $20.4 billion as the central bank maintains a full-year target of $36.6 billion.
Minjun ParkLiving
At Least 8 Longevity Centres Open in Singapore as Young Consumers Drive Demand
Facilities offering infrared saunas, cold plunge tubs and red light therapy see patrons building preventative routines decades before retirement.
Rajiv MenonElectronics
China Tech Boom Fuels August Factory Output as Domestic Spending Stalls
A worsening property market downturn and investment slump reinforced concerns over economic imbalances in the world’s second-largest economy.
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