Datawatch
Japan university student spending nears bubble-era peak
Higher part-time job wages spur buying of experiences rather than goods
Consumer
Consumer
Beyblade series evolves into a sport enjoyed by people of all ages
Japanese toy maker Tomy expands tops' market superfast
Technology
ASEAN tech stars Grab, GoTo and Sea fight to retain market sparkle
Investors prize profitability over merely cutting losses
Consumer
Chinese tourists buying Gucci make Japan exception to global luxury slump
International shoppers reap fruits of weak yen at Tokyo department stores
Retail
Shein sues Temu (again) as e-commerce feud heats up
China-founded cross-border platforms have taken each other to court multiple times
Asia Insight
Thailand's latest Shinawatra PM walks the same economic, political tightrope
Paetongtarn takes office with growth the key issue as father Thaksin calls party shots
Retail
China's answer to Zara has a sister brand that ditches jeans for yoga pants
FMG's Benlai chain adds more Chinese stores and plans overseas debut in Thailand
Retail
Hong Kong apparel maker Giordano to focus on mainland China again
Fast-fashion stalwart seeks to open more shops despite low consumer confidence
Technology
Alibaba disappoints despite strategy shifts, while JD beats forecasts
JD.com sticks to 'low price strategy' as Alibaba opts for more sustainable GMV growth
Technology
Tencent sales beat expectations on gaming and ad revenue
Fintech revenue up just 4% as consumer spending slows
Food & Beverage
Starbucks' new CEO Brian Niccol inherits a China headache
Cafe chain faces sliding sales in No. 2 market as consumers turn thriftier
Consumer
South Korea makes protein powder fashionable in Japan
Cute, disposable packaging wins over teenage girls and K-beauty buyers
Retail
Uniqlo to target India and Southeast Asia for management talent
MBA holders are 'attractive' as future leaders for the Japanese retailer
Food & Beverage
Moutai bucks China liquor slump with strong results
Maker of CCP's favorite tipple regains market cap lead as baijiu rivals struggle
Food & Beverage
Swire's China Coca-Cola business mired in 'subdued' spending
Group turns toward Southeast Asia with 'appetite' for residential property
Retail
Amazon develops China seller network to take on Temu, Shein
Chinese upstarts are cutting into U.S. e-commerce giant's share with cheap goods
Retail
Japan specialty stores log record sales on foreign tourist spending
Visitors attracted by weak yen open wallets for wide range of goods
Food & Beverage
Yum China expands new low-priced eateries in sign of frugal times
Fast food operator posts record quarterly profit as it responds to market 'challenges'
Consumer
Panasonic takes on Southeast Asia with high-tech blow dryers
Japanese appliance maker calls on influencers to tackle Dyson, Chinese rivals
Consumer
Japan's affordable gyms plan to expand into China and Taiwan
Fitness facilities offer personal care, laundry and games with more to come
Sports
ASICS and Mizuno showcase latest in sportswear tech at Olympics
Newest advances range from recyclable shoes to anti-voyeur clothing
Retail
Vietnam retailer Masan aims for 30m loyalty members in expansion bid
Conglomerate plans to triple convenience stores to 10,000 by 2030
Supply Chain
ASICS shoe supplier in Cambodia accused of labor rights abuses
Japan sportswear company says factory management accepts workers' right to organize
Food & Beverage
Budweiser group's China beer sales plunge by double digits
APAC CEO blames drop-off on COVID reopening hangover, weather, weak consumption
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