A practical briefing desk for tourism, retail, services and technology across Asia.
South Korea's coffee market passed KRW 3.7 trillion in 2024. Roasted beans are growing about three times faster than the market as a whole, and premium and budget coffee are…
Foreign card spending in Korea hit a record USD 4.86 billion in the second quarter, but the more useful story sits underneath the headline: extreme concentration by city, category and…
Two neighbouring property markets are diverging in instructive ways: Singaporeans are pausing to build savings and right-sizing their expectations, while Malaysian households anchor on safety, family space and decade-long stays.…