sector insight

Jan 6, 2011

Gap's expansion fuels Asia fashion war

Asia is an attractive breeding ground for fast-fashion labels. But is this just part of the retailer's global expansion or to compensate for poorer performances elsewhere?

Oct 7, 2010

The rise of the brand-savvy beer consumer

National beer brands are capitalising on traditional and legacy values to attract a new breed of young and image-conscious drinkers and keep trendy imports at bay.

Aug 17, 2010

Unilever hopes Indonesians will take to Wall's

Despite having one of Asia's lowest per capita incomes, Indonesia is a target for Unilever's ice creams.

Aug 12, 2010

Ad spend cuts have little effect on shrinking Japanese car market

Japanese car makers slashed adspend during the past couple of years, then sat back expecting the worst. But not much happened, which has led them to question the relevance of advertising to their business.

Aug 12, 2010

Ad spend cuts have little effect on shrinking Japanese car market

Japanese car makers slashed adspend during the past couple of years, then sat back expecting the worst. But not much happened, which has led them to question the relevance of advertising to their business.

Jul 28, 2010

Taiwanese beer: China offers profits for Taiwanese brewers

Beer vendors struggle with a declining market, but China offers profits for Taiwanese brewers.