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APAC social media ad spend up 8% YoY in Q1 2022

The average monthly ad spend per brand was $1,500.

APAC social media ad spend up 8% YoY in Q1 2022

The average monthly ad spend per brand was $1,500.

J&T Express expands network to Brazil

This is the second market it entered in Latin America, following Mexico.

Jo Malone London launches flagship store on JD

The UK-based brand offers perfumes and various fragrance products.

South Korean retailers expand entertainment space on-site

A Lotte Mart outlet opened a futsal court, whilst a Homeplus store built a swimming pool.

The J Shop opens 4 pilot physical stores in Chinese cities

Three of the stores were jointly developed with Italian luxury retailer COSCIA.

Taobao launches AI sign language translation

The company seeks to involve and engage more deaf customers.

China’s retail market not out of the woods yet for Q2

Most retailers moved into a wait-and-see mode in Q1 due to lockdowns.

Starbucks’ Russia exit opens expansion opportunities in Asia: report

Starbucks followed Mcdonald’s move to withdraw operations in Russia. 

Vietnam retail sales rises 6.5% in first 4 months

Fitch Solutions noted the country already steered clear of the low base effects.

Sea Limited logs37.4% YoY net loss in Q1 2022

This is due to higher operating expenses and cost of revenue.

Convenience, traceability key to a better delivery service

Customers want more delivery options and visibility in the delivery process.

India’s retail inflation to hit 6% in 2022: GlobalData

This follows the ban on wheat exports India imposed.

Atome eyes expansion in South Korea by year-end

This will make Atome the BNPL that covers the most number of markets in Asia.

Amazon Australia's solar projects in NSW start operations

The two solar farms aim to produce 392,000MWh energy yearly.