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EXPLORE | 31 January 2026
Japanese Dining Continues to Dominate: EN Group Eyes the Philippines for Its Next Growth Chapter
Japanese cuisine has evolved from a niche international offering into one of the most resilient and preferred dining categories in the Philippines.
SPOTLIGHT | 4 July 2022
Gloria Jean's Coffees: Never Bean Better, Crafting Glorious Moments Since 1979
Today, consumers are looking for quality gourmet speciality coffee, which Gloria Jean’s Coffees offers, a Good Cup, every time.
NEWS | 4 July 2022
Japan And South Korea See Massive Surge In Retail Sales
While Japanese retail sales rose for a third month by a modest 3.6 per cent in May, South Korea's retail sales logged 10.1% in May.
NEWS | 4 July 2022
Indian Eyewear Giant Lenskart Acquires Majority Stake In Japanese Eyewear Brand Owndays
Lenskart has acquired a majority stake in Japan’s D2C eyewear brand Owndays. The strategic deal will create one of Asia’s largest online eyewear retailers.
NEWS | 29 June 2022
Osaka Court Discards Claim That 7-Eleven Unjustly Terminated A Franchise Contract
The Osaka District Court dismissed a lawsuit claiming that 7-Eleven Japan Co unjustly terminated its contract with a convenience store franchisee.
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