Nov 18, 2014

How Alibaba is changing retail in China

Remarkable economic growth and the rise of the digital generation have collided in China, serving as a catalyst for the…
Nov 18, 2014

Indonesian mall owner posts modest growth

Singaporean mall operator Lippo Malls is optimistic about its fortunes in Indonesia after reporting a high occupancy rate and modest…
Nov 18, 2014

Aeon to brand 500 stores in Vietnam

Fresh from inking a distribution deal with two struggling local Vietnamese retail groups Japan’s Aeon is to brand a network…
Nov 17, 2014

Vietnam cafe heads to Middle East

Vietnamese coffee brand Trung Nguyen is to expand into the United Arab Emirates. Trung Nguyen is Vietnam’s largest manufacturer and…
Nov 17, 2014

Singapore retail sales steady

Official Singapore retail sales data shows a 5.5 per cent year-on-year increase in September. But take motor vehicle sales out…
Nov 17, 2014

Ikea debuts in Korea

Ikea has landed in Korea – but not without controversy. The budget kitset furniture and homewares retailer from Sweden has…