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Consumer culture

From showers to signature scents: Youth are embracing fragrances

mcperfume - Lee Dayeon with her favorite fragrance, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre


CREDIT: COURTESY OF LEE DAYEON
mcperfume - Lee Dayeon with her favorite fragrance, Chanel Chance Eau Tendre


CREDIT: COURTESY OF LEE DAYEON

‘Every day is a shopping holiday’: China holds longest Double 11 sale but buyers hold back

A worker sorts packages at JD's warehouse during the double 11 festival or Singles's Day, China's massive annual shopping event in Beijing on November 11, 2025. (Photo by Adek BERRY / AFP)
A worker sorts packages at JD's warehouse during the double 11 festival or Singles's Day, China's massive annual shopping event in Beijing on November 11, 2025. (Photo by Adek BERRY / AFP)

‘Naked’ Cheetos and Doritos ditch iconic colours in health push

The offerings do not have any added colours, leaving them a natural pale yellow instead of the bright hues for which the brands are known.
The offerings do not have any added colours, leaving them a natural pale yellow instead of the bright hues for which the brands are known.

Young diners ‘time travel’ back to ancient China

A waitress in traditional Chinese clothes waiting to serve customers at a theatrical restaurant in Beijing.
A waitress in traditional Chinese clothes waiting to serve customers at a theatrical restaurant in Beijing.

Sticker shock no more: New rule requires S. Korean wedding vendors to disclose complete pricing info

Wedding service providers in South Korea are legally required to disclose complete pricing information.
Wedding service providers in South Korea are legally required to disclose complete pricing information.

‘Spend first, worry later’: Why Buy Now, Pay Later is making a comeback in 2025

Once a niche offering, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are now everywhere in Singapore's retail landscape.
Once a niche offering, Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services are now everywhere in Singapore's retail landscape.

7-Eleven carries out store revamps to redefine convenience shopping in Singapore

Ms Anushree Khosla, managing director of 7-Eleven Singapore, at the chain’s CapitaSpring outlet, which offers a wider selection of hot food.
Ms Anushree Khosla, managing director of 7-Eleven Singapore, at the chain’s CapitaSpring outlet, which offers a wider selection of hot food.

The dark side of Japanese convenience stores

Japan's owners of convenience stores such as 7-Eleven owners are under pressure trying to hire more staff while facing growing competition. .
Japan's owners of convenience stores such as 7-Eleven owners are under pressure trying to hire more staff while facing growing competition. .

Shein to go ahead with first physical store, in Paris, on Nov 5 despite backlash

The planned opening has been opposed by politicians, unions, top fashion brands and in a petition.
The planned opening has been opposed by politicians, unions, top fashion brands and in a petition.

China’s consumers are in a years-long funk, will anything get them to spend?

A customer tries a hair straightener at a home appliance mall in Beijing, China on Oct 19, 2025.
A customer tries a hair straightener at a home appliance mall in Beijing, China on Oct 19, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.