
Tong Van
Tong Van was born and educated in Vietnam and travels around Southeast Asia frequently. A graduate of Ho Chi Minh City Law School majoring in Legal English, Van has been a content writer for several years. With Inside Retail Asia she has researched the Top 50 Innovative Retail Leaders in Hong Kong for three years running and writes news. Her retail interests include fashion, health & beauty and food.
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Jollibee to expand Yoshinoya Philippines network
The joint venture will see the opening of 50 more Yoshinoya outlets in the country.
Feb 17, 2021

CP Group rebrands its Southeast Asia Tesco stores
The name “Lotus’s” was created as part of the old brand, Tesco Lotus, as many locals have called the hypermarket chain “...
Feb 17, 2021

Starbucks opens its largest Thai store yet
The IconSiam store is Starbucks’ 12th Reserve Bar and 417th outlet in Thailand.
Feb 16, 2021

La Perla opens new boutique at Hong Kong’s Lee Gardens
The new boutique houses La Perla’s collections, including Petit Macrame, Shapewear, Loungewear and its 25-year-old Maiso...
Feb 11, 2021

Wuhan’s Chinese-language bookstore opens in Singapore
Located at the Wheelock Place mall, the bookstore stocks more than 30,000 books, most of which are in Chinese.
Feb 10, 2021

Baozun buys Full Jet to boost luxury e-commerce offer
The acquisition is part of Baozun’s strategy to strengthen its position in China’s luxury e-commerce sector.
Feb 10, 2021

OnTheList launches Asian arm of Phenix to save food from landfill
The project has already been joined by several partners, including The Cakery, CaliMex, Capo Group, Bain Marie and Oolaa...
Feb 9, 2021

Vietnam grocery chains race to expand
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Vietnam's grocery retail landscape is getting more vibrant.
Feb 9, 2021

Muji to open largest Philippines store yet
The expanded Muji store will exclusively feature a unisex clothing line Muji Labo and the brand’s new advisor services
Feb 8, 2021

L Brands appoints new Victoria’s Secret chief executive
Martin Waters will succeed Stuart Burgdoerfer, CFO and interim CEO at Victoria’s Secret.
Feb 8, 2021