Thailand loses ground to Vietnam as visa-free policies and safety concerns reshape Chinese travelers’ destination choices, redrawing Southeast Asia’s tourism map.

Beijing’s travel warning against Japan is reshaping holiday flows across Southeast Asia.

Will more brands follow suit as Thailand’s luxury market gains ground?

From pandan to jasmine, local ingredients and identity-led storytelling are reshaping how Southeast Asia competes in global perfume.

Loosening gold regulations are opening the door for private jewelers to scale production, secure fresh supply chains, and tap public markets.

Known as a manufacturing powerhouse, Vietnam is emerging as a creative fashion force, with homegrown labels gaining global recognition through design, culture, and social media.

Korean ‘quiet luxury’ labels and Indonesian niche brands offer identity and innovation at prices European rivals struggle to match.

Ethical beauty movement is drawing in China and South Korean labels — where ‘made for everyone’ now means halal, clean, and culturally fluent.

Country’s fashion scene is entering a new era centered on quality, craftsmanship, and sustainability.