Minjun ParkResearch
Ghost Month Slows Philippine Property Deals and Major Consumer Purchases
Cultural observances during the seventh lunar month push Philippine buyers to defer property deals and major life purchases rather than abandon them.
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Aiko TanakaElectronics
Chip Squeeze Drives up Smartphone Prices in India, Boosting Apple and Samsung over Chinese Rivals
Rising memory chip costs are reshaping India’s smartphone market, with average selling prices hitting a record $315. This shift benefits premium brands like Apple and Samsung, while Chinese manufacturers struggle to maintain their budget dominance.
Wei ZhangAutomotive
Xiaomi SU7 Electric Vehicle Surpasses Half Million Deliveries Amid Strong EV Sales
Xiaomi’s SU7 electric vehicle has achieved a significant milestone, exceeding 500,000 unit deliveries. This strong performance highlights the rapidly expanding electric vehicle market, particularly within Asia, as tech giants venture into automotive…
Sarah ChenResearch
Filipinos Tighten Belts as Financial Pressures Mount, Study Finds
A recent study reveals that households in the Philippines are becoming more cautious with their spending, driven by global and political uncertainties that are impacting family budgets. This shift prompts consumers to seek more affordable options.
Minjun ParkFood
Hyderabad Indian Grill Expands US Presence with New Wisconsin Outlet
Hyderabad Indian Grill, founded by Minnesota restaurateur Sasi Nimmigadda, has opened its first Wisconsin location in Eau Claire. The expansion reflects a growing trend of Asian F&B concepts extending their reach into new international markets, catering to…
Wei ZhangAutomotive
US Market Could Open to Affordable Chinese EVs, Analysts Suggest
Consumer demand for lower-priced electric vehicles may eventually overcome current trade barriers, paving the way for Chinese EV brands to enter the US market within the coming years, according to recent analysis.
Wei ZhangResearch
China’s Smaller Cities Drive Premium Retail Demand Amid Overall Weakness
Despite a general slowdown in China’s consumer spending, a surprising surge in demand for premium goods and services is emerging from the nation’s smaller, often overlooked cities, presenting new opportunities for retailers.
Aiko TanakaFashion
K-Beauty Retail Sector in South Korea Undergoes Rapid Transformation
The K-beauty retail landscape in South Korea is experiencing significant changes, moving beyond traditional discounts to incorporate new sales channels like pharmacies. This evolution reflects a dynamic shift in how beauty products are sold and consumed in…
Sarah ChenGeneral
Back to the future going trendy in 2019
In 2019, retro will remain hot, and gender-neutral fashion will become ever more neutral, according to Lee Hyang-eun, a design engineering professor at Sungshin Women’s University, and professional speaker and consultant Kim Yong-sub. Other themes they see…
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