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Mala Tang is popular in Japan: 3 lessons for F&B owners
Mala Tang in Japan Mala Tang in Japan might not be the combination you expected, but the Sichuan delicacy has become a nationwide obsession. While the spicy, numbing hot pot has been beloved in China for years, its journey to mainstream popularity in Japan was uniquely influenced by Korean pop culture. The “Mala Tanghulu” meme,
How Anguilla’s .ai Domain Became a Goldmine—And What Your Business Can Learn
Most people don’t realize that the domain .ai is actually Anguilla’s internet domain. Back in the 1980s when the internet was new, countries were assigned unique website domains: .us for the United States, .uk for the United Kingdom, and .ai for the small Caribbean island of Anguilla. Does that name ring a bell? With the
Singapore Malaysia mega hub: 3 sectors, before and after
The Singapore Malaysia mega hub is changing the dynamics and development between two countries—and creating unprecedented opportunities for investors. This integrated ecosystem combines what was once impossible: Johor’s cost-effective scalability, manufacturing muscle, and vast talent pool with Singapore’s global connectivity, financial clout, and innovation power. Three sectors have emerged as prime areas for strategic investment:
From Lockdown to Livestream: How Durian Sellers Are Harvesting Six-Figure Sales on TikTok
COVID-19 was a pandemic that forced retail into the digital world. Without it, there wouldn’t be TikTok durian livestreams generating six-figure revenues for online streamers. The pandemic delivered an unprecedented shock to retail, forcing a sudden halt to traditional brick-and-mortar sales. For perishable goods industries like premium durian trade, which relied on in-person selection and
Chinese Brands Are Reshaping the U.S. Market
The ongoing tariff war has had limited impact on Chinese brands expanding into the USA. Luckin Coffee, Heytea, and Pop Mart are proving that Chinese companies can win over American consumers even amid tariff threats and political scrutiny. Their success underscores a bigger trend: rather than being deterred by trade barriers, these brands leverage innovation,
Japan’s Innovation that might benefit Singapore’s Aging Society
Japan, with one of the world’s oldest populations, has created innovations that could benefit Singapore’s aging society. 1. Healthcare Innovations and Community Care Japan has pioneered eldercare innovations blending technology with compassion: Paro, the therapeutic seal robot, responds to touch and sound, offering comfort to seniors with dementia by reducing anxiety and encouraging conversation. Singapore
One Platform, Three Realities: How Shopee Operates Differently in Indonesia, Singapore, and Taiwan
Shopee: The E-commerce Giant Who Embraced Localization Shopee‘s localization has turned the e-commerce platform into a regional powerhouse. Despite its unified brand, how it operates—and how consumers engage with it—varies widely across markets. Here’s how Shopee tailors its strategies in Indonesia, Singapore, and Taiwan. Indonesia: The Entertainment-Driven Mass Market Indonesia is Shopee’s largest and most
Commemorating SJ50: Celebrating 50 Years of Singapore–Japan Friendship
In 2016, Singapore and Japan proudly celebrated 50 years of diplomatic relations under the theme SJ50, marking a significant milestone of enduring friendship, mutual respect, and close cooperation between the two nations. Formal diplomatic ties between Japan and Singapore were established in 1966, a year after Singapore gained independence. However, the two countries had already
Uncovering Gen Zs in India: The 3 Rs that B2B Brands Should Know
Understanding Gen Zs in India Gen Zs are shaping the future of commerce, technology, and the workplace in India—and they’re not here for surface-level hype. Born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, they are pragmatic, perceptive, and purpose-driven. For B2B brands—whether in marketing, recruitment, tech, or education—understanding what matters to this cohort is no longer
Why Nagoya Is the Rising Star for Global Entrepreneurs
Nagoya, the promising startup city in Japan When international visitors think of Japan, Tokyo and Kyoto often top the list. But Nagoya—nestled between these metropolises—is quietly becoming one of Japan’s most promising destinations for entrepreneurs. Since being designated as part of the Central Japan Global Startup Ecosystem Hub Cities in 2020, the region has cultivated
