Funko Opens First Southeast Asian Retail Store in the Philippines
US-based pop culture collectibles company Funko, Inc. is set to open its first licensed retail store in Southeast Asia, selecting the Philippines as its launchpad in the region. The store, which will be operated by local partner Funtastik Enterprises Corp, is expected...
AEON Vietnam Breaks Ground on USD 47 Million New Shopping Mall
Japanese retail giant AEON Vietnam has commenced construction on a new shopping center in Hai Duong province, marking its continued expansion in Vietnam. With an investment of approximately USD 47.2 million, the AEON Hai Duong Shopping Centre is slated to open in the...
Malaysia’s Value Retailer Eco-Shop Sets USD 1.6 Billion IPO to Accelerate Regional Expansion
Eco-Shop Marketing Bhd, among Malaysia’s fastest expanding and biggest value retail chains, is gearing up to go public on Bursa Malaysia, marking what is expected to be the largest IPO in the country in 2025 with a valuation of MYR 7 billion (USD 1.6 billion). The...