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Daiso founder Hirotako Yano passes away at 80

Yano established the company in 1977.

Daiso founder Hirotako Yano passes away at 80

Yano established the company in 1977.

French fashion brand Kiabi announces Asia debut

The brand will first enter the Indian market

Louis Vuitton opens first restaurant in SEA

The restaurant is a creative collaboration with legendary chef Gaggan Anand.

PriyoShop raises $5m in pre-Series A funding round

The financing will help the company upgrade its tech infrastructure for its users.

Indonesian consumers pivot towards halal cosmetics: analyst

The sector will achieve a CAGR of 3% to 4% in APAC from 2022 to 2027.

Carousell co-founder Lucas Ngoo to exit the e-commerce company

Ngoo said he wants to explore other industries such as AI in healthcare, amongst others.

Singapore's Qoo10 buys e-commerce platform Wish

Merchants and users of Wish will receive access to Qoo10’s cross-border benefits.

Shopee Supermarkets' Price Lock saves $1m for Singaporean families

The pilot Price Lock initiative aims to assist families with vouchers and markdowns.

Restaurant Brands International unveils long-term growth plan for 2028

The company aims to open 40,000 restaurants for its four anchor brands.

Frictionless commerce faces uphill battle from lukewarm customer feedback

The sector gained a moderate $375.m from retail in 2023.

New Balance trials resale platform in the US

Customers can trade New Balance shoes for vouchers and help recycle shoes.

Unilever International targets underserved markets globally

The company has reached a billion dollars in less than 10 years.

The Warehouse Group runs 26 stores with solar power

It aims to be 100% solar-powered by end-2026.

DIYblinds names new CEO

The co-founders will serve as chief growth officer and director of the company.

3 in 5 Asians are influenced by health benefits when buying food or drinks

62% of Asians are more influenced by the health benefits of products.