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Ho Chi Minh City Pivots Retail Strategy from Discounts to Experiences
Ho Chi Minh City is overhauling its consumer stimulus strategy, moving beyond simple price cuts. Businesses and officials are now focusing on integrated experiences.
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Musang King Durian Prices Plummet in Singapore Amid Malaysian 'Tsunami' of Supply
A glut in Malaysia has sent durian prices tumbling in Singapore, with the popular Musang King variety hitting a five-year low. High operating costs may limit how far prices can fall.
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Durian 'Tsunami' Hits Malaysia as Oversupply Crashes Premium Fruit Prices
A bumper harvest and a surge in export rejects have caused a 'durian tsunami' in Malaysia. Prices for the prized Musang King variety have fallen by up to 90%.
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Malaysian Durian Glut: Prices Plunge, 3 Tonnes Sell Out in Minutes
A bumper harvest in Malaysia has triggered a 'durian tsunami,' causing prices to plummet by up to 90%. One vendor sold 3,000 kg in five minutes for just RM1/kg.
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Shinsegae Chair's Wealth Soars to $1.3B on AI-Fueled Consumer Spending Boom
Shinsegae Group Chairwoman Chung Yoo-kyung has become a billionaire as the retailer's shares surged 220%. The rally is fueled by an AI-driven wealth effect.
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Shopee Vietnam Pivots to Tech and Logistics for Sustainable E-Commerce Growth
As Vietnam's e-commerce market matures, Shopee is shifting its focus from user acquisition to long-term value creation through investments in technology and logistics.
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Machino Founders Hit Forbes List on Back of Eight-Figure Revenue Growth
Malaysian sisters Amy and Esther Tai have secured a spot on Forbes' 30 Under 30 Asia list. Their footwear brand, Machino, achieved eight-figure revenue by blending style with comfort.
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Vietnam's Fashion E-Commerce Soars, Squeezing Seller Margins and Operations
Online fashion sales are booming in Vietnam, with some segments growing 150% YoY. Yet, sellers face intense competition and rising customer acquisition costs.
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From Roadside Stall to Retail King: The Rise of 99 Speedmart's Billionaire Founder
Lee Thiam Wah, who contracted polio as a child, built Malaysia's 99 Speedmart into a retail giant. His journey from a snack seller to a billionaire is a story of resilience.
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Vietnam Seedless Lychee Prices Double to $30/kg as Bad Weather Hits Harvest
Seedless lychee prices in Vietnam have nearly doubled to VND800,000 ($30.4) per kilogram. A severe crop failure caused by extreme weather has created an unprecedented shortage.
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