New Trends Gain Traction among Thai Food Producers

New Trends Gain Traction among Thai Food Producers

Nov 2, 2020

Consumers in South East Asia have become more concerned with maintaining healthy lifestyles and with food safety, and are seeking alternatives to traditional foods, a trend which has been reinforced during the Covid-19 Pandemic. This has led to an increased focus on...
Japanese Cosmetics Company Launches First Store in Ho Chi Minh City

Japanese Cosmetics Company Launches First Store in Ho Chi Minh City

Nov 2, 2020

Japanese cosmetics and drugs retailer Matsumoto Kiyoshi recently opened its first store in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, covering 274 square meters and featuring over 6,000 items of functional foods and beauty products. There are several products available exclusively at...
Microsoft, Google and Other American Giants Investing in Indonesia’s E-commerce

Astral Asia Bhd to Venture into FMCG E-Commerce

Nov 2, 2020

Malaysia-based Astral Asia Bhd (AAB) is planning to diversify its core businesses to include e-commerce, focussing on fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).  The new e-commerce business is expected to launch in December 2020, supported by an estimated total initial...
AQI Participates in Vietnam’s Bespoke Lifestyle Industries

AQI Participates in Vietnam’s Bespoke Lifestyle Industries

Oct 1, 2020

Aquarius International Development (AQI), a company specializing in high-end travel experiences and owned by the Norcal Venture Capital Group, will invest USD 250 million into its expansion across the South East Asian region. The investment will encompass luxury...