Marimi Kishimoto
Stories by Marimi Kishimoto
Thailand’s Central Group bets big on Europe with Selfridges bid
Central Group plans to double its footprint in Europe after it acquires Selfridges Group.
Tuna king Thai Union dives into plant-based seafood
Thai Union is also offering contract manufacturing services for alternative seafood.
Thai lender Siam Commercial Bank takes 26% in US upscale grocer Dean & DeLuca
The lender secured the stake in Dean & DeLuca by converting debt held in the company.
FamilyMart looks to halt Asia losing streak after Thailand retreat
FamilyMart seeks to stage a comeback with Itochu, which is planning to turn the store operator into its unit.
Southeast Asia’s cloud kitchens swell, powered by Grab and Gojek
Ride-hailers like Grab and rival Gojek have jumped into the business to reap revenue from rent and delivery fees.
Siam Cement buys Vietnamese packaging materials maker
The group will purchase Bien Hoa Packaging through a joint venture with top Japanese cardboard maker Rengo.
E-scooters catch on in Thailand but safety concerns could derail growth
Most roads in Thailand are not even suited to bicycles or motorbikes, let alone small-wheeled e-scooters.
Japan’s Line to launch grocery delivery services in Thailand
Line is seeking to develop itself as a go-to platform to fulfil daily necessities just as ride-hailing leaders Grab and Go-Jek have been expanding int
Netflix, Tencent jostle for streaming market share in Southeast Asia
Economic growth and changing lifestyle habits are powering a rapid expansion of streaming in the region.
