Australian Made, an organization renowned for promoting and certifying Australian-made products, has recently announced the appointment of Andy Lee as its ambassador for the upcoming Australian Made Week. Scheduled for the week of the 18th to the 24th of May,…
At the FlyPharma Amsterdam 2025 conference, leaders from the worldwide pharmaceutical industry gathered to highlight the importance of collaboration for the steady global transportation of essential healthcare items and life-saving medicines. The conference…
Gold’s Gym, a long-standing name in the fitness industry, is expanding its horizons beyond its health centers. The company has entered into an exclusive multi-year agreement with IMG Licensing, marking a significant move towards the introduction of branded…
Aldi has recently introduced its inaugural namesake brand, featuring new packaging showcasing the Aldi name on its own private labels in the United States. This strategic move is designed to increase the visibility and recognizability of the supermarket…
Tina Murphy, CEO of MMTT Professional Services and a seasoned shopper from her years in the U.S., expressed her surprise at the glaring absence of Vietnamese products in American retail. While exploring vast supermarket aisles, it struck her that these…
In early April, a 60-year-old woman in Hanoi visited the doctor, troubled by persistent joint pain that refused to ebb even under a regimen of various supplements. The diagnosis was disheartening: joint degeneration, osteoporosis, and herniated discs. Even…
Retailers are gearing up for a game-changing era as they embrace the power of artificial intelligence (AI). With technology rapidly evolving, retailers across Asia are discovering AI’s potential to personalize experiences, streamline operations, and redefine…
The streets of Hanoi have witnessed a significant crackdown on counterfeit products as local authorities recently dismantled a network that expertly peddled fake goods via Facebook. Among the impressive haul are 25,500 fraudulent items, including well-known…
An industry-first study by global ecommerce accelerator, Pattern, has shown that despite their surging popularity, Australian consumers hold negative views on the quality of the products sold on emerging marketplaces Temu and Shein. The major Australian…
The Australian market has seen a great surge in Italian imports in recent years, indicating broad consumer taste for all things “Made in Italy”, with special emphasis on authentic Italian-made food products. Whilst there remains a shortage of official data on…
With domestic steel prices up nearly 8 percent in 10 days, contractors are caught in a dilemma: continue work and suffer losses or suspend work and suffer fines. The Vietnam Steel Corporation (VNSTEEL) has upped its prices by 7.6 percent for both rolled and…
Estee Lauder Cos reported better-than-expected quarterly results on Monday, as people confined to their homes bought more of its skincare products online and sales improved in its Asian markets. The M.A.C brand owner has ramped up investments in its online…
Soft drinks giant Coca-Cola has launched a new subscription service in North America to test out over 20 new drinks. The Coca-Cola Insiders Club invites subscribers to sign up for a monthly shipment of three category-spanning beverages to be released in early…
Grab is looking to tap the trillion-dollar wealth market across South-east Asia by offering low-cost investment products. Armed with a huge ambition of seizing South-east Asia’s wealth management market, Grab will first offer simple cash products offering a…
Beauty retailer Mecca has opened its newest cross-concept store, combining its Mecca Cosmetica and Mecca Maxima offerings, in the heart of Christchurch’s CBD. The new 224sqm store houses more than 75 of the world’s most sought-after brands of makeup,…
Swedish furniture business Ikea has committed to invest further into smart home products and has spun off the Ikea Home smart project team into a dedicated business unit within Ikea Sweden. Ikea Home Smart was initially conceived in 2012 in order to integrate…