Suppliers
FairPrice Group commits $2.9m to help SMEs in cash flow and business survival
                                                                                 
                    
                    The funding programme benefits more than 500 SME suppliers in Singapore.
                
                                
            FairPrice Group commits $2.9m to help SMEs in cash flow and business survival
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The funding programme benefits more than 500 SME suppliers in Singapore.
                        
                                                
                        
    
                    Macroeconomic uncertainty remains biggest challenge for retailers
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The retail sector has been undergoing a significant transformation, particularly in the Asian markets where stores are integrating innovative designs...
                    
                                        
                    
                Skincare dominates luxury beauty market in Southeast Asia
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The luxury beauty market in Southeast Asia and India is experiencing rapid growth, propelled by increasing GDP per capita and a surge in consumer...
                    
                                        
                    
                Food inflation concerning for South and Southeast Asia in 2024
                                                                                                 
                        
                        El Niño will impact the production of rice, coffee, and cocoa.
                    
                                        
                    
                Wilcon Depot SEVP to talk about winning over adversities at Retail Asia Forum
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Rosemarie B. Ong to share insights on navigating retail challenges and the future of the Philippine retail sector.
                    
                                        
                    
                Australia’s trade surplus narrows in August
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Its surplus stood at $8.32b, the ABS reported.
                    
                                        
                    
                Australia’s wine market to grow by 4.6% between 2021-2026: report
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This comes as more consumers resume social drinking.
                    
                                        
                    
                ‘Indulgent’ food segment at ‘high risk’ to inflation: GlobalData
                                                                                                 
                        
                        The segment will only grow by 2.2% in volume annually from 2021 to 2024.
                    
                                        
                    
                Alibaba's Cainiao secures supply in lockdown-hit Chengdu
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Its warehouse in the city is prepared to ensure Tmall Supermarket's delivery routes.
                    
                                        
                    
                Castlery shortens delivery lead time by three times
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This is through its partnership with logistics firm Maersk.
                    
                                        
                    
                FedEx continues expansion with New South China Operations Centre
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This is in partnership with the Guangdong Airport Authority Logistics Company. 
                    
                                        
                    
                FedEx Logistics moves to new office in Singapore
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Its services include supply chain solutions and customs brokerage.
                    
                                        
                    
                How J&T Express Singapore plugs the hole left by talent shortage
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Upskilling and automation help the logistics firm stay afloat.
                    
                                        
                    
                Deliveroo launches new rapid grocery delivery service in Hong Kong
                                                                                                 
                        
                        Grocery deliveries will be done in as little as 10 minutes.
                    
                                        
                    
                FedEx, eBay partner to boost APAC e-commerce market
                                                                                                 
                        
                        eBay sellers in the region can get competitive discount rates.
                    
                                        
                    
                Ultra-fast, same day delivery on the rise for e-commerce
                                                                                                 
                        
                        However, the trend might slow down due to inflationary pressures, Fitch said.
                    
                                        
                    
                Jio-bp to provide EV services to Zomato
                                                                                                 
                        
                        This will support Zomato’s initiative to run a 100% EV fleet by 2030.