With the rise of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, sustainability has emerged as a paramount concern for investors, developers, and property owners across Vietnam. This shift underscores the necessity of aligning strategic objectives with market...
Petite Fleur, a Singapore-based florist, has expanded its operations to Indonesia with the launch of Petite Fleur Indonesia. The expansion is driven by market research indicating a demand for same-day delivery of fresh, premium flowers in Jakarta. The company aims to...
99 Speed Mart Retail Holdings, Malaysia’s leading mini-market chain retailer, is preparing for its potential debut on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Market, the country’s principal stock exchange. The company submitted a preliminary prospectus for a domestic...
A Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) survey has revealed that foreign tourists in the country have increased their spending on accommodation post-pandemic, showing a preference for luxury hotels or resorts despite higher airfares. The survey, which involved 30,054...
According to estimates from Savills, Singapore’s retail landscape is set to undergo significant expansion over the next four years, from 2024 to 2027. The market is anticipated to welcome an impressive total of more than 3.4 million square feet of new retail...
With a focus on young Vietnamese consumers, South Korea’s CMG Pharmaceutical is preparing to enter the Vietnamese cosmetics market. The pharmaceutical company, known for its skincare products, will join forces with An Thinh Phat, a Vietnamese distributor of healthcare...
New York-based brand Coach officially entered the hospitality market with the opening of the Coach Restaurant and Coach Coffee Shop in Jakarta’s Grand Indonesia Mall in March 2024. Coach stated that the opening of the shop signifies the beginning of a series of...
Venturi Partners, a Singapore-based growth equity firm, announced a USD 25 million investment in the expansion of global discount grocery chain DALI, marking its second investment in the Philippines. DALI, with over 200 branches nationwide, is a hard-discount retailer...
Siam Piwat Group, a prominent real estate and retail developer in Thailand, has partnered with Hyundai Department Store, the largest department store chain developer in South Korea, to enhance the retail landscape in Thailand. Through a memorandum of understanding...
Lovevery, the global early childhood brand, has announced the launch of its early learning program, The Play Kits, in Singapore. The latest APAC expansion comes one year after launching their award-winning subscription in Australia. Families in Singapore will now...
Malaysia further solidified its position as a global halal hub by signing two Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with Japan. These agreements aim to enhance international halal practices and standards, improving infrastructure and halal certification in Japan and...
IKEA, the renowned furniture retailer, is expanding its reach in the Philippines to key cities like Davao, Cagayan de Oro City, and Iloilo City. This expansion signifies IKEA’s commitment to catering to the growing demand for affordable home furnishings in these...
