Bangkok aims to generate $150 billion in annual chip revenue and add 230,000 jobs by shifting from assembly into wafer fabrication and design.

R3 Lithium's Vietnam entry targets crucial feedstock from spent EV batteries and electronics waste, securing vital local resources. This move pressures regional automotive and electronics brands to ...

A small, wealthy, fully urban market that most groups use as a regional base, a flagship location and a talent pool rather than as a source of volume. Payment acceptance is where a lot of retail plans ...

Current CFO George Gebran will become CEO on October 1 as the Australian chain expands into regional areas, transport hubs and New Zealand.

This explainer examines current retail expansion strategies in Asia, focusing on market entry, capital deployment, and adaptation to diverse consumer demands, drawing insights from recent regional dev ...

TikTok Shop doubled US livestream sales in H1 2026, showing a rapid export of Asia's live commerce model. US live selling market, projected at $20 billion this year, remains tiny compared to China's ...

Tagi's inaugural international retail store at CentralWorld establishes direct access for Thai consumers, bypassing cross-border shipping. This Bangkok launch signals Tagi's global expansion strategy, ...

Eighty-seven per cent of Australians concern over AI privacy creates a significant commercial risk for retail automation. Only 5 per cent of Australians trust AI companies, hindering technology ...

Grab's proposed US$600 million acquisition of Foodpanda Taiwan marks its first expansion beyond Southeast Asia, entering a ninth market. The purchase of a profitable Foodpanda Taiwan, generating ...

Graas secured US$17 million and acquired Trustana, enhancing AI-driven retail operations with expanded product data capabilities. This consolidation offers Southeast Asian consumer brands a unified ...

Tencent expands TenPay Global, enabling non-Chinese citizens to remit funds directly into China, accessing WeChat services instantly. This move intensifies competition in cross-border payments, ...

Which platforms matter in Singapore, how buyers pay, why cash on delivery still shapes the economics, and what a delivered order really costs. A small, wealthy, fully urban market that most groups use ...