Video commerce now drives 20% of Southeast Asia's e-commerce GMV, forcing brands to overhaul distribution beyond traditional e-commerce models. Platform subsidies are ending, squeezing merchant unit ...

Five consumer categories we cover week in, week out — food, beverages, housekeeping, personal care and pet care — written up the way we actually use them: where the margin comes from, which shifts are ...

Alliance between Taiwan and South Korea addresses surging AI accelerator demand, critical for retail tech adoption and innovation. This partnership ensures access to specialized hardware, overcoming ...

Minor Group secures full global ownership of Bonchon, streamlining operations for its 100+ Thai outlets and international expansion. This acquisition removes VIG Partners and founder Seo Jin-deok, ...

Dismissal of Korea's chief trade negotiator signals intensified US pressure on tariff agreements and market access issues. New 15% US tariffs on Korean drones and components highlight rising trade ...

Human connections, especially family/friends, significantly drive SEA e-commerce sales, outranking online reviews and creators despite AI's rise. AI is a growing discovery tool, used by 24% of ...

China-ASEAN trade hit US$643.2 billion in H1 2026, up 18.2%, driven by 24.5% intermediate goods growth. Deepening industrial chain integration via RCEP reduces transaction costs and boosts ...

A middle-income, mall-dense market with strong halal expectations and a real operational split between peninsular Malaysia and the Borneo states. Availability, not assortment, is what usually limits ...

A high-risk market where operational continuity, currency access and compliance matter more than growth modelling. Compliance is a schedule risk before it is a legal risk. Most delayed launches in ...

A small, wealthy, fully urban market that most groups use as a regional base, a flagship location and a talent pool rather than as a source of volume. Compliance is a schedule risk before it is a ...

New 420,000 sq ft Ombak KLCC opens August 21, adding significant retail and F&B capacity to Kuala Lumpur. The diverse tenant mix, including tech and lifestyle, plus pop-up attractions like Nintendo, ...

Proya's Ulta partnership delivers mass US distribution, vital for offsetting a 1.68% revenue dip and fierce domestic Chinese competition. This collaboration sets a new precedent for Asian beauty ...