Asian Consumer Intellegence
Lifestyle Spending
10 Jun 2009
The smart pricing policy of Singapore’s Quincy Hotel taps into price-conscious travelers’ demands for transparency.
More..»Beauty & Wellness, Innovation
26 May 2009
Japan is subsidizing “plant factories” that provide stable supplies of high-quality vegetables. The technology isn’t entirely “green”, but do consumers care?
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- China’s Haier Has Global Ambitions: Bloomberg
- Chinese Shift to Domestic Electronics: FT
- Chinese Clear Out $3,600 Cognac: Bloomberg
- Laox May Sell Share to Chinese Firm: Reuters
- McDonald’s Offers Nintendo DS Downloads: JT
- Apple’s iPhone Struggles in China, India: WSJ
- The China Dilemma for Luxury Brands: Reuters
- Mercedes-Benz Most Desired in Japan: USA Today
- Eco Goods Hot for Summer Spending in Japan: JT
- China Preps for More Int’l Acquisitions: Bloomberg
- Coca-Cola Japan Launches Green Tea Coke: JT
- Convenience Stores Start OTC Drug Sales: JT
- E-Cigarettes Offer Way Around Regulation: NYT
- French Jeweler Gives Away Diamonds in Japan: Luxist
- Taiwan’s Acer Takes on Japanese Giants: NewsFactor
- Sport Bucks Recession Trend in China: China Daily
There will be an estimated five billion people living in Asia by 2050. That's a lot of consumers living in one region - in fact it will be close to 60% of the world's population.
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FMCG, Lifestyle Spending
24 May 2009
A collaboration between a Suntory coffee brand and product designer Amadana takes Japanese gifts-with-purchase up a class.
More..»Beauty & Wellness, FMCG
23 May 2009
Among the flavor palette of new beverages released for the Japanese summer is Limon & Nada, a Minute Maid import that promises a taste of “pressure-free” Mediterranean living.
More..»FMCG
22 May 2009
UCC releases its third collaboration in 10 years with one of Japan’s most popular manga series.
More..»Consumer Shifts, FMCG
22 May 2009
The new ILOHAS bottled water from Coca-Cola Japan cuts down on packaging and creates a new disposal ritual to make consumers feel good about going “green”.
More..»Consumer Shifts
20 May 2009
Internet search data shows value-hunting Japanese will go to great lengths to find a smart service at the right price.
More..»Consumer Shifts
12 May 2009
Urban Chinese women in their late teens and early 20s look set to become the the most ambitious demographic over the coming decade.
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