TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain Lawson aims to increase the number of its overseas stores to 14,000 in the coming six years, mainly in Asia, to equal its current number in Japan.
Southeast Asia will be key to reaching target of 14,000 stores in six years

A Lawson shop in Bangkok: The brand currently has about 7,400 stores in China, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and the U.S. state of Hawaii. (Photo by Yukihiro Omoto)
TOKYO -- Japanese convenience store chain Lawson aims to increase the number of its overseas stores to 14,000 in the coming six years, mainly in Asia, to equal its current number in Japan.