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Southeast Asia Holds Growth Potential for Chinese Food Firms
29 Aug 25Chinese companies have historically struggled to secure a strong position in the Southeast Asian packaged food market due to preference for local brands, and past food safety scandals in China. The dominance of established local conglomerates poses an added challenge for foreign brands. Despite these challenges, Chinese companies have been able to grow their presence.
Emil Fazira
Global Shifts, Local Wins: Competing in the Personal Accessories Market in 2025
18 Aug 25The personal accessories industry has long been led by Western European luxury houses, but Asia-based companies are rapidly gaining ground, and are poised to drive growth over the next five years. Meanwhile, the US – the second largest market after China – is facing tariff pressures that could ripple across the global landscape. As market dynamics shift, balancing global scale with local relevance is becoming increasingly critical for sustained success.
Jitong Li
Five Emerging Trends Shaping Asia Pacific’s Stablecoin Market
15 Aug 25Stablecoins are becoming significant to global payment development. Asia Pacific is rapidly catching up, with governments, fintechs and financial institutions embracing stablecoins to modernise payments, enhance financial inclusion and compete globally. This article explores five emerging trends driving stablecoin development across the region.
David Zhang
Three Value Strategies to Drive Growth of Snacking in Asia
11 Aug 25Following a challenging period, Asia Pacific’s snacks market returned to growth in 2024, reaching USD160 billion — and that momentum is only just beginning. First, brands are adjusting to rising input costs. Second, they are innovating to changing purchasing habits. And third, they are adapting to shifting channel trends.
Emil Fazira
Glocalisation in Fintech: Chinese Digital Wallets Conquering Southeast Asia
28 Jul 25Southeast Asia is experiencing a digital payment revolution. With smartphone adoption surging and government-backed digital ID systems enabling secure, seamless transactions, the region has become a global hotspot for mobile wallets.
David Zhang
US-Vietnam Trade Deal: Key Things to Know
24 Jul 25On 2 July, a trade deal between the US and Vietnam was announced. Under the agreement, US goods will enter Vietnam duty-free, while the US will charge a 20% tariff on imports from Vietnam, instead of the 46% tariff announced in April. In addition, a new “transshipment” agreement was announced, which will charge a 40% tariff rate on goods from other countries that pass through Vietnam on the way to the US market. The new trade deal marks a significant milestone for Vietnam and will have an impact on production networks across Asia.
Justinas Liuima