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What's Next for Coffee Shops in Southeast Asia

Nathanael Lim

Nathanael Lim

28 Mar 24

Renowned coffee chains from China and Kenangan Coffee in Indonesia have entered Singapore as a stepping stone for their international expansion. The strategy to enter Singapore is attributed to its status as a financial hub, as well as its visibility for international investors leading to future expansion. At the same time, local consumers are sophisticated, open to trying new flavours, and are willing to spend for their daily caffeine fix.

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Analysing Inbound Travel Payment Experience in East Asia's Key Destinations – Part II

David Zhang

David Zhang

22 Mar 24

In the first article about inbound travel payment experience, insights in Japan and Taiwan China as well as key partnership developments were discussed. In this second article, the analysis focuses on mainland China and Hongkong SAR (special administration region) China, as well as the key opportunities for travel payment development.

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Analysing Inbound Travel Payment Experience in East Asia's Key Destinations – Part I

Prudence Lai

Prudence Lai

15 Mar 24

Fast, secure and frictionless payments can lead to a great travel experience. Conversely, slow, insecure and problematic payment can impact the overall trip severely, such as leading to booking failures, fraud and scams, and so on. In this two-part article, the authors analyse their own leisure and business travel payment experiences in key markets in East Asia.

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Indian Manufacturers Spice Up the Gin Market

Amulya Pandit

Amulya Pandit

5 Mar 24

Craft gin continues to gain prominence among younger consumers in India. Historically, a perceived lack of high-quality domestically-produced gin has hindered its consumption, as imported alternatives tend to be expensive. Recognising a gap in the market, several local entrepreneurs launched their own, home-grown craft gin brands, which were made primarily from indigenous botanicals.

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Enhancing Loyalty Through In-Store Innovation: Five Key Trends from Supermarket Trade Show 2024 in Japan

Sachi Kimura

Sachi Kimura

29 Feb 24

The 58th Supermarket Trade Show 2024 (SMTS2024) was held in February 2024 in Tokyo, Japan. Organised by the National Supermarket Association of Japan (NSAJ), the exhibition has a reputation for fostering connections among diverse stakeholders in the grocery sector. In addition to presenting on the topic of customer loyalty during the event, Euromonitor International has identified five pivotal trends to shape the future of customer loyalty within the grocery retailing space in Japan.

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Key Trends Shaping Food in Asia: 2024 and Beyond

Emil Fazira

Emil Fazira

27 Feb 24

Across 2018-2023, the Asia Pacific region saw polarised growth rates in packaged food sales across markets. This was largely due to economic challenges, the volatility of the industry’s supply chain and demand during the pandemic years.

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