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Indian antitrust probe finds Amazon and Flipkart in violation of competition laws

The two companies allegedly manipulated their search algorithms to promote preferred sellers.

Indian antitrust probe finds Amazon and Flipkart in violation of competition laws

The two companies allegedly manipulated their search algorithms to promote preferred sellers.

Japan’s Kirin completes acquisition of FANCL

Kirin acquired 51.95 million FANCL shares, raising its ownership to 75.24%.

How can companies identify untapped market opportunities?

A key strategy is to understand consumer habits and opinions.

JD Super announces $1.41b investment to boost brand partners

It will focus on agricultural producers and new product launches.

Malaysia’s ZUS Coffee gets $57m investment

 The company said it plans to enter Singapore and Brunei by the end of the year 

Why many companies struggle to communicate sustainability efforts effectively

Transparent communication is deemed crucial to prevent greenwashing. 

Charles & Keith launches flagship store in Chengdu, China

This is the largest amongst the brand’s global locations.

Why social media is the new marketing frontier

The overall time spent on social media in the region increased by 66.13% to 82.9% over the past year.

Food Empire invests $80m in new freeze-dried coffee facility in Vietnam

This will be the company’s second facility focused on freeze-dried coffee.

IKEA joins Partnership on AI to promote ethical AI development

The company recently launched an AI and Data Literacy initiative to educate its workforce.

Tourism and 'revenge' spending drive Asia's retail sector growth

Key cities like Tokyo, Seoul, and some major Australian markets have seen growth in retail sales due to tourism.

Reliance Retail and Delta Galil form JV to target Indian apparel market

The partnership will focus on intimate apparel, activewear, and lifestyle clothing.

Taobao launches English interface in Singapore

The new interface includes SGD price conversion and AI-powered English product descriptions.

How can real estate owners capitalise on experiential retail?

Experiential retailers require high-traffic locations due to their high capital demands.

Ingka Centres to invest $670m in new retail complex in India

It is expected to attract over 25 million visitors.

Sustainability takes a hit as CEOs prioritise AI and inflation

About 30% of companies are struggling to meet their existing sustainability commitments.

Three key trends driving Asia-Pacific e-commerce

Asia-Pacific consumers are leading the charge in social media shopping.