CP Group to Digitalize Lotus Supermarket Chain

CP Group to Digitalize Lotus Supermarket Chain

Thailand’s largest conglomerate. Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group, has announced that it will overhaul its Lotus supermarket chain in order to align to new shopping habits in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic while refreshing its brand image. The...
Vietnam Plans to Grow its Halal Industry

Vietnam Plans to Grow its Halal Industry

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently held a virtual workshop aimed at increasing Vietnamese exports to the halal market and develop a strategic and comprehensive plan for the local industry. According to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, the global halal market...
Retailers Taking to BNPL Platforms

Retailers Taking to BNPL Platforms

The Covid-19 pandemic has contributed to the development of “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) segment in Malaysia, as retailers who have been impacted by long lockdowns turned to BNPL as means to connect with the digital-savvy consumers. BNPL services in Malaysia are still...
AirAsia Acquires Gojek’s Thailand Operations in Thailand

AirAsia Acquires Gojek’s Thailand Operations in Thailand

AirAsia Digital (the digital arm of multinational low-cost airline AirAsia) and ride-hailing unicorn Gojek have announced a partnership whereby AirAsia Digital will acquire Gojek’s operations in Thailand. The USD 50 million deal is expected to strengthen the expansion...