Indonesia has reached a significant milestone with 5.3 million products now halal-certified, according to the Minister of Religious Affairs, Yaqut Cholil Qoumas. He noted that this achievement has helped the country climb to third place in the 2023 State of the Global...
7-Eleven Philippines, operated by Philippine Seven Corporation (PSC), is gearing up for significant expansion in the coming years. The convenience store chain, which recently celebrated its 40th anniversary and the opening of its 4,000th store, aims to reach 500 new...
IOI Properties Group Bhd (IOIPG), one of Malaysia’s largest real estate developers, has announced the launch of the IOI Rio City masterplan, a 40.46-hectare (100-acre) integrated development in Bandar Puteri Puchong, Selangor. With a gross development value of...
Japanese retailer Aeon has announced plans to invest USD 35 million in constructing a new shopping mall in Phu Ly town, located in Vietnam’s northern Ha Nam province. This investment was formalized through a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed between Ha Nam...
Chick-fil-A, Inc., the third-largest quick-service restaurant chain in the United States by sales, has announced plans to open its first restaurant in Singapore in late 2025, marking its entry into the Asian market. The expansion is part of a 10-year, USD 75 million...
Interfel, the French fresh fruit and vegetable association, is launching a new promotional campaign for French apples in Thailand in December 2024, following a year of successful activities. This winter campaign will kick off with a press event on December 14 and will...
FairPrice Group (FPG) has signed a partnership agreement with Thailand’s Central Food Retail Group (CFG) to expand the selection of Thai food products available in Singapore, set to launch in FairPrice stores and online platforms from November. This collaboration...
Wholesalers and retailers across Thailand express optimism regarding the government’s THB 10,000 (USD 300) cash handout under the Digital Wallet scheme aimed at vulnerable groups, anticipating a positive impact on the retail sector. Industry analysts expect this...
The first Disney Store in Southeast Asia has officially opened its doors at SM Mall of Asia in the Philippines, marking a significant addition to the region’s retail landscape. Located at one of the largest shopping malls in the country, the store features a wide...
PUMA has opened its largest flagship store in Southeast Asia, located in Sunway Pyramid, Selangor, Malaysia. Spanning 12,000 square feet, the store reinforces PUMA’s commitment to fashion, sports performance, and community in Malaysia. The flagship store features a...
French luxury fashion group SMCP, which owns brands such as Sandro, Maje, Claudie Pierlot, and Fursac, is expanding in Indonesia through a new partnership with Mitra Adi Perkasa (MAP) Group. The company recently opened its first Sandro store at Jakarta’s Plaza...
Central Retail, Thailand’s leading retailer, inaugurated its 40th GO! mall in Ha Nam province on Saturday. The 1.4-hectare facility, which required an investment of VND 309 billion (approximately USD 12.6 million), began construction in July 2023. During the...
