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Chinese giants dominate Asia’s online grocery market
China’s two e-commerce giants are driving the most growth in Asia’s online grocery market according to a new report from international researcher IGD.
Taco Bell eyes four new Southeast Asian markets
Talks are underway to expand the Taco Bell Mexican-themed fast-food restaurant chain into Southeast Asia.
PTT Philippines to open more Cafe Amazon outlets
Gas stations operator PTT plans to open up to 20 new Cafe Amazon outlets across the Philippines next year, as part of the company’s non-oil expansion plans.
Tesco mulls exiting Thailand, Malaysia
British grocer Tesco is considering exiting Asia by selling its business operations in Thailand and Malaysia after receiving an expression of interest.
Big C reveals expansion plans at home and abroad
Thai supermarket business Big C is planning to spend THB6.5 billion (US$214 million) on expansion both domestically and internationally next year.
Olive Young partners with Dairy Farm to expand into Southeast Asia
South Korean health-and-beauty brand CJ Olive Young is seeking to expand in Southeast Asia.
Alain Ducasse opens first restaurant in Thailand, at IconSiam
Celebrity chef Alain Ducasse has launched his first restaurant in Bangkok, named “Blue”.
Bangkok’s Chatuchak Market head to Singapore
The world-famous Bangkok Chatuchak Market is set to open in Singapore, drawing an expected 600 Thai vendors.
Greenie & Elfie opening in Hong Kong’s LCX next month
Acclaimed Thai designer Too Natthapong is bringing his popular creation and Asian-renowed Sofubi soft vinyl figures Greenie & Elfie, little fairy and elephant, to LCX next month.
CPN and Mitsubishi Estate form JV to boost Central Village outlet mall
Central Village parent Central Pattana (CPN) has attracted foreign investment from Japanese real estate developer Mitsubishi Estate through its Singapore-based subsidiary.
Japanese used luxury-goods chain Komehyo has opened in Bangkok
Japanese used designer products retailer Komehyo has launched in Bangkok.
Alipay wants to help 10 million European businesses reach 2 billion consumers within five years
Payment and lifestyle platform Alipay intends to support 10 million small and medium enterprises in Europe over the next five years with technology to empower them to reach more than 2 billion potential consumers.
