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In Vietnam, the excitement of the 2026 World Cup has sparked a shopping frenzy, as consumers eagerly take advantage of retail promotions. With retailers offering substantial discounts on household appliances and fashion items, Vietnamese shoppers have been…
In 2005, Muji, the Japanese lifestyle retailer, established its first store in Mainland China at one of Shanghai’s prime retail destinations, Nanjing West Road. Today, 20 years later, the company has adopted a subtler growth approach in China. Despite making…
As the conflict in Iran intensifies, both consumers and businesses across Asia are bracing for a potential crisis. The war is causing a squeeze in oil and plastics supplies, leading to an increase in prices on a broad range of products, from ramen noodles to…
Apple will decrease the commission fees it collects from App Store transactions in mainland China, marking a substantial victory for Chinese developers. This decision comes in response to the perceived pressure from regulators in the U.S. technology…
Two Singapore-based electronics and home appliance retailers, Courts and Prism+, are currently facing legal action. This action is being brought by the country’s consumer protection agency, the Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCS), due to…
Vodafone Idea (Vi) recently experienced a substantial win in the Supreme Court after the government agreed to revisit its request for additional adjusted gross revenue (AGR) dues from the corporation. The government’s decision is expected to be in accordance…
With the rapid evolution of retail landscapes in Asia, understanding current trends is more critical than ever for industry players. The momentum generated by shifting shopping behaviors continues to challenge traditional models, sparking innovation across…
Nearly half the population of Singapore appears to have tuned out traditional marketing efforts, as a recent report by Blackbox reveals that 49% of Singaporeans ignore brand advertising or social media outreach. This figure rises to an eye-opening 57% among…
Vietnamese consumers are dramatically elevating their expectations for online shopping, demanding not just value but also accountability and reliability from e-commerce platforms. As the market begins to burst at the seams, eclipsing a remarkable $25 billion,…
China’s consumer market is shifting gears as it embarks on a journey defined by slower, single-digit growth and a more cautious spending landscape, according to the latest insights from McKinsey & Company. This transformative phase comes after a comprehensive…
Thanh Loan recently indulged her taste buds in Ho Chi Minh City by purchasing 2 kilograms of premium Chinese cherries for nearly VND1.2 million. To her delight, these cherries were not only more affordable than their counterparts from the U.S. or Australia…
On Monday, Vietnam’s benchmark VN-Index saw a modest drop of 0.20%, closing at 1,226.8 points. This decline marks the index’s lowest trading activity in over two weeks, reflecting a period of cautious investor sentiment. Highlighted Trends in Trading Volume…
French sporting goods business Decathlon has been fined $1.5 million for selling products that failed to meet Australia’s mandatory safety standards – an act in breach of consumer law. The Federal Court handed down the ruling, according to the Australian…
Japanese beauty company Shiseido said it plans to sell its personal-care business, which includes its lower-priced hair care and skin care products, to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners for 160 billion yen (US$1.5 billion). Shiseido’s personal-care…
Covid-19-induced changes in consumer behavior could prove a new tidal change in the direction of China’s influence, according to new research by market intelligence agency Mintel. The report suggests that mass self-quarantine, caused by the outbreak, will…
More than 80 percent of Australian businesses have Asia on their radar, but most are failing to generate significant revenue from Asian markets, a new report from Asialink Business has found. Of the businesses surveyed, 83 percent generate less than half of…
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