Retail
Uniqlo sister brand GU opens first U.S. store in New York
Japanese retailer looks to expand global footprint after COVID downturn
Retail
Finance
Japan's FamilyMart branches out into fintech with instant credit
Convenience store chain crunches borrowers' purchase histories to help set interest rates
Retail
Thailand's Central Retail leads rush of global retailers to Vietnam
Vietnam's exceptional economic growth draws retailers of all stripes
Retail
Seven-Eleven, Speedway to drive record profit for Japan's Seven & i
Retail group's convenience stores enjoy post-pandemic rebound
Technology
Alibaba funds give Singapore's Lazada confidence on post-COVID growth
E-commerce giant's CEO sees competition easing after pandemic's boom
Business Spotlight
From soap to soda: India's Reliance ramps up consumer goods push
Adani Wilmar, Unilever, ITC face fresh competition from massive conglomerate
Startups
Japan's Aeon Mall seeks Chinese startups for accelerator program
Retail group offers support with eye on innovations in shopping center management
DealStreetAsia
HappyFresh resumes Indonesia grocery deliveries after new funding
Embattled startup to halt operations in Thailand and Malaysia
Retail
Festive frenzy: Indians clamor for online bargains ahead of Diwali
Analysts expect brisk business for likes of Amazon, Flipkart despite headwinds
Media & Entertainment
China's livestream king resurfaces after mystery disappearance
Austin Li's low-key return to Alibaba's Taobao tests government reaction
Retail
Japan retailer Aeon tries on fast fashion in Vietnam with $6 T-shirts
New private brand is part of growth strategy in 'most important' overseas market
Startups
How China's fast-fashion app Shein beat Uniqlo's market value
Network of local suppliers and focus on overseas markets pay off
Retail
Lotte makes fresh Vietnam start after China exit and '5 lost years'
$900m shopping center paves way for No. 3 market after South Korea and Japan
Retail
China's economic uncertainty fuels boom in soon-to-expire food
Middle-class shoppers hunt for bargains as concern grows over jobs and pay
Retail
Thailand's Central Group leans on Selfridges amid U.K. recession risk
Retail giant to invest in London flagship store, hotel development
Health Care
Amazon eyes Japan's online prescription drug market
E-commerce giant considers creating platform with local pharmacies
Companies
Bangladeshi Walton Group CEO eyes top 5 consumer brands club
Appliances-to-electronics conglomerate ramps up global expansion push
China tech
China's Pinduoduo launches U.S. e-commerce site in first foreign push
Tencent-backed platform is up against Amazon and Shein for slice of massive market
DealStreetAsia
Alibaba invests another $912m in Singapore-based Lazada
E-commerce company Lazada faces stiff competition from local startups
