Japanese Retailers to Target Affluent Customers in Vietnam

Japanese Retailers to Target Affluent Customers in Vietnam

Apr 19, 2023

It has recently been reported that Japanese retailers are flocking to Vietnam to build additional outlets. In February 2023, the clothing giant Uniqlo, which currently operates 15 stores in Vietnam confirmed plans to expand its footprint in the southern province of...
Watsons Opens Its 1000th Store in the Philippines

Watsons Opens Its 1000th Store in the Philippines

Mar 22, 2023

With the opening of its 1,000th store in the Philippines, Watsons has reached a significant milestone and now operates 8,000 locations throughout 15 markets in Asia and Eastern Europe. The new flagship store is situated in The Block, SM City North Edsa Block in...
Leading Hotel Groups Increasing Investment in Vietnam

Leading Hotel Groups Increasing Investment in Vietnam

Mar 22, 2023

Accor Vietnam and IHG Hotels & Resorts, two leading hotel companies, have put forward plans to double the number of hotels in Vietnam that meet international standards over the next five years. According to the Vice President of Operations of Accor Vietnam, 41...
Singapore Retailers Venture into Malaysia

Singapore Retailers Venture into Malaysia

Mar 19, 2023

Singapore-based fashion omnichannel platform Sift & Pick has entered Malaysia’s retail scene by opening its first brick-and-mortar location. In February 2023, the company opened its first physical store in Mid Valley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur. The store, which...
Leading Hotel Groups Increasing Investment in Vietnam

American Hospitality Group to Open 8 New Hotels in Thailand

Mar 19, 2023

As part of its expansion across the Asia-Pacific region, American hospitality group Best Western Hotels (BWH) will open eight new hotels in Thailand in 2023 to capitalize on the Kingdom’s resurgent tourism. BWH operates 16 properties in Thailand under three brands:...