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A middle-income, mall-dense market with strong halal expectations and a real operational split between peninsular Malaysia and the Borneo states. Availability, not assortment, is what usually limits ...

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 large, English-speaking, mall-centred market where remittances, family shopping trips and social commerce shape demand. Property is the biggest fixed commitment a retailer makes, and it is the ...

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

Retailers gain direct margin relief as food consumption tax drops from 8 per cent to 1 per cent for two years from April 2027. This seven-percentage-point cut immediately lowers register prices, ...

Taiwan phishing losses surged to NT$54.51 million last month, quadrupling from a year ago, mainly targeting Shopee and Momo users. Fraudsters are shifting from broad investment scams to targeted ...

7-Eleven Malaysia launched four Michelin-crafted ready meals at RM15.90, targeting office workers and higher margins. The new Santap Lah range directly challenges FamilyMart's strong fresh food and ...

Taiwan telecoms sold out initial iPhone 18 Pro and Foldable Duo preorders in minutes, signaling robust demand for new premium devices. Preorder volume surged nearly 200 percent year-on-year for the ...

New 3Coins store in Taipei taps Taiwan's proven market for Japanese discount retailers, capitalising on 14% division sales growth. Strategic partnership with Taiwan Mobile Group and local franchisee ...

Chinese consumers increasingly favour local community stores for cheaper prices and immediate delivery, pressuring traditional supermarkets. Small neighbourhood shops gain competitive edge by offering ...