Sheng Siong Group, a Singapore-based grocery chain controlled by billionaire Lim Hock Chee and his family (net worth ~USD 1.8 billion), has announced an SGD 520 million (USD 402 million) investment to bolster its domestic operations. The expansion strategy includes...
The SM Group announced its commitment to capturing opportunities in the rapidly growing health and wellness market, as the Philippines continues to emerge as a key player in the global personal care and beauty industry. According to the Global Wellness Institute, the...
Sam Edelman, US footwear brand, has launched its first Malaysian boutique at The Gardens Mall, Lot F-222, in Kuala Lumpur in September 2025, marking a key milestone in its Southeast Asia expansion following its 2024 Singapore debut. A second boutique is planned for...
Indonesia’s Ministry of Trade announced last month the first export shipment of eco-friendly natural fiber crafts from Kebumen, Central Java, to the United States. The shipment, valued at USD 57,200 (approximately IDR 937 million), comprised 9,000 handwoven baskets...
Retail giant Lotte Shopping from the Republic of Korea has announced plans to open two to three additional large-scale shopping malls in major Vietnamese cities by 2030, reinforcing Vietnam’s growing importance in its global expansion strategy. The announcement was...
Central Park Shopping Centre, part of the THB 46 billion (USD 1.4 billion) Baht Dusit Central Park mixed-use development, officially opened on September 4, 2025. Developed by Central Pattana plc (CPN), Thailand’s leading sustainable real estate developer, the center...
FairPrice, Singapore’s supermarket chain, has introduced a new trial at its outlet in Punggol Digital District to make shopping more seamless using automation and AI. One of the key features is the automated application of discounts for customers who hold...
U Mobile, a 5G network provider in Malaysia, has partnered with the Malaysia Retail Chain Association (MRCA) to accelerate the digital transformation of the country’s retail sector. This collaboration targets over 600 retail brands and approximately 40,000 outlets,...
Japanese footwear retailer ABC-MART will open its first flagship stores in Manila in 2025 through a joint venture with SONAK Retail Group. The collaboration will introduce two concepts: ABC-MART Grand Stage and ABC-MART Standard, both located in Bonifacio Global City....
Walmart has added Vietnam to its cross-border ocean shipping network, enabling sellers to ship goods directly from Ho Chi Minh City and Hai Phong to its U.S. facilities. These are the retailer’s first origin ports outside China, reflecting both shifting global trade...
Malaysian specialty coffee chain ZUS Coffee has officially entered the Thailand market with the opening of two outlets in Bangkok, marking the company’s continued expansion across Southeast Asia. The new stores are located at Varnit Place Aree, a popular lifestyle...
Ami Paris, the renowned French fashion house, has officially entered the Indonesian market with its first store at Plaza Senayan, one of Jakarta’s premier luxury malls, in partnership with leading local retail group Time International. Set within a refined...
