Masan Group’s Phuc Long Coffee & Tea is pivoting its strategy from focusing on WinMart coffee kiosks to expanding its network of coffee shops in Vietnam’s key urban areas. The firm has unveiled plans to inaugurate between 30 and 60 new outlets in Hanoi...
Chateraise, a Japanese confectionery company, just announced plans to aid local cacao production and strengthen the chocolate supply chain. This initiative aims to enhance production and sales in Indonesia, capitalizing on the expanding middle class’s appetite...
Ubon Bio Ethanol, a prominent player in Thailand’s ethanol production landscape, renowned for its innovative cassava-derived ethanol, has announced plans to embark on a strategic expansion into the growing market of functional food. The company has become a...
In Singapore, workers can now have ready-to-eat meals, drinks, and snacks delivered by robots from a nearby 7-Eleven store thanks to the solutions developed by local company QuikBot Technologies. Seven robots can navigate autonomously through lifts, walkways, and...
Japanese cosmetics giant Kao is ramping up its global presence by opening the flagship store of the British luxury fragrance brand Molton Brown in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This launch is a joint partnership with Valiram, Southeast Asia’s premier luxury and...
Distributors of luxury brands in Vietnam, including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior, and Hermes, reported profits of VND 3.8 trillion (USD 156.57 million) in 2022, marking a remarkable 270% increase compared to the previous year. Recent reports also indicate that the...
Swedish home furnishing giant IKEA has announced its expansion into major cities across the Philippines, further solidifying its footprint in the country’s burgeoning market. Following the successful establishment of its “Collection Point” facility...
Indonesian company Erajaya Active Lifestyle (ERAL) has forged a partnership with Malaysian golf specialist MST Golf to introduce golf retail to Indonesia, targeting the burgeoning market among millennials and Gen-Zs. With expectations of the market surpassing USD 1...
Several international beverage brands are tapping into the Malaysian market, taking advantage of the growing number of upscale urban shopping centers. Notable entrants, including Café Kitsuné, Heytea, Reborn Coffee, and Cotti Coffee, consider Malaysia as a strategic...
The Philippine retail scene, traditionally dominated by giants like SM, Robinsons Retail, and Puregold, faces a potential disruptor in DALI, a Swiss grocer quietly gaining traction with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). As a hard discount retailer,...
Pocket PangPang, Korea’s single-price mobile shopping platform, officially began its service in Thailand in December 2023. Pocket PangPang is a new kind of mobile shopping mall that took the grand prize in the 2023 Korea Consumer Satisfaction Index Awards among...
Sun Valley, a leading exporter of ready-to-cook chicken products in Thailand part of Cargill, recently launched two new offerings to the market under the concept of “Snack Wow, Very Delicious” with the “Chicken Cheese Balls” and “Chicken Mini Corn Dogs”. Drawing...
