Japan’s AEON Plans Major Expansion in Vietnam

Japan’s AEON Plans Major Expansion in Vietnam

Japan’s largest retail group, AEON, has ambitious plans to dramatically increase its presence in Vietnam, aiming to grow from 12 general merchandise stores (GMS) to approximately 100 GMS and super-supermarkets (SSM) by 2030, a more than eightfold increase. These...
Fore Coffee Indonesia Unveils New Immersive Retail Concept

Fore Coffee Indonesia Unveils New Immersive Retail Concept

Fore Coffee has introduced a new concept store, Fore Experience, designed to showcase Indonesian specialty coffee and offer customers a more immersive and engaging hospitality experience. In a press release, Fore announced that its new, larger-format store in Panglima...
Funko Opens First Southeast Asian Retail Store in the Philippines

Funko Opens First Southeast Asian Retail Store in the Philippines

US-based pop culture collectibles company Funko, Inc. is set to open its first licensed retail store in Southeast Asia, selecting the Philippines as its launchpad in the region. The store, which will be operated by local partner Funtastik Enterprises Corp, is expected...
Japan’s AEON Plans Major Expansion in Vietnam

AEON Vietnam Breaks Ground on USD 47 Million New Shopping Mall

Japanese retail giant AEON Vietnam has commenced construction on a new shopping center in Hai Duong province, marking its continued expansion in Vietnam. With an investment of approximately USD 47.2 million, the AEON Hai Duong Shopping Centre is slated to open in the...
Norwegian Salmon Campaigns Achieve Success in Thailand

Norwegian Salmon Campaigns Achieve Success in Thailand

Norwegian salmon has gained significant popularity in Thailand, largely driven by the growth of sushi consumption. The country now hosts around 5,700 Japanese restaurants, a number that continues to rise. Many of these establishments serve Norwegian salmon, trout, and...
Thailand to Lift Decades-Old Ban on Afternoon Alcohol Sales

Thailand to Lift Decades-Old Ban on Afternoon Alcohol Sales

Thailand is preparing to lift a 53-year-old ban on afternoon alcohol sales as part of broader efforts to liberalize the market and boost tourism. The Thai House of Representatives has approved the proposed changes, which are now awaiting Senate approval. The bill aims...