Cathay, a Hong Kong-based premium travel lifestyle brand, has expanded its presence in Southeast Asia through a strategic partnership with Mitsui Mall Group in Malaysia. This initiative supports Cathay’s broader goal of transforming everyday spending into lifestyle...
The British Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City is ramping up efforts to support more British retail brands—especially small and mid-sized businesses—in entering Vietnam’s growing market. Speaking at a business briefing attended by 50 importers, distributors, and...
Luxury leather goods brand Coach is expanding its hospitality venture with the launch of its third Coach Coffee Shop in Malaysia, its first within a commercial mall. Following the success of its previous locations at APW Bangsar and Coach Play Ipoh, the latest outpost...
Kao Corporation has expanded its presence in Asia with the launch of its first Sensai store in Indonesia. The Japanese beauty brand’s debut counter opened in February 2025 at Sogo Plaza Senayan, a Jakarta department store located in an area renowned for its luxury...
Thai retailers are increasingly entering the growing market for second-hand luxury fashion, driven by the global sustainability movement. The market is expected to see annual growth of 12%, with younger generations showing interest in high-quality pre-owned items at...
Philippine Seven Corp, the exclusive operator of 7-Eleven in the Philippines, plans to invest PHP 5 billion (USD 85.32 million) to open over 400 new stores in 2025, according to its Taiwanese parent company, President Chain Store Corp. The expansion aims to grow the...
Shopee has launched its Shopee International Platform (SIP) in Singapore, enabling local businesses to expand into Malaysia and Thailand without additional costs. The initiative, supported by Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), aims to help Singaporean sellers access...
Nature-themed entertainment and retail complex Jewel Changi Airport saw record-breaking foot traffic and sales in 2024, driven by a steady recovery in air travel. The retail and lifestyle hub recorded over 80 million visitors from January to December, marking a 10%...
Singapore-based Ninja Van has teamed up with Universal Robina Corporation (URC) to optimize product restocking and distribution across key retail locations. The partnership leverages Ninja Restock, Ninja Van’s B2B logistics solution, to streamline the delivery of...
361°, a leading Chinese sportswear brand, has officially entered the Malaysian market as part of its Southeast Asian expansion strategy. The company launched its first Malaysian store at IOI City Mall in Putrajaya, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to...
JYSK, a Danish retail chain known for household products such as mattresses, furniture, and home décor, has announced its entry into Thailand. The first store will be introduced in Bangkok, allowing residents to access JYSK’s offerings. Designed as a city store,...
The Vietnam Textile and Apparel Association reported that the textile and garment sector reached USD 44 billion in exports in 2024, reflecting an 11% year-on-year increase. The US remains Vietnam’s largest export market, with USD 16.7 billion in turnover, up over 12%...
