The moon’s dimming light: China sees lacklustre mooncake sales as consumers refuse to bite
SINGAPORE: Instead of buying mooncakes this Mid-Autumn Festival, freelancer Ms Liu Siqi decided to save money and bake her own…
With China’s Gen Z consumers craving value over status, luxury brands and global markets brace for impact
“CAUTIOUS” APPROACH IN BOOSTING CONSUMPTION Since 2021, China’s government has introduced a series of policies aimed at redistributing income and…
Kamala Harris’ presidential prospects lift consumer sentiment
WASHINGTON (AP) — A surge in optimism by Democrats over the prospects of Vice President Kamala Harris lifted U.S. consumer…
Wrongful death suit against Disney serves as a warning to consumers when clicking ‘I agree’
A wrongful death lawsuit against Walt Disney (DIS) Parks and Resorts is serving as a reminder to consumers of the…
Education, e-commerce part of China’s services game plan to spur domestic consumption
Last July, Chinese regulators imposed a fine of nearly US$1 billion on the Jack Ma-backed Ant Group for “illegal acts”…
Multiple legal claims filed against interior design firm for unfinished homes, overdue payments
SINGAPORE: After months of shopping around for interior designers, Mr Calvin Ho and Ms Melissa Tan finally found one they…
Chevron moving to Texas, says California policies discourage investment and hurt consumers
Justin Sullivan/Getty Images News Chevron (NYSE:CVX) shares have turned negative for the year after the company reported Q2 earnings that…
Relief for consumers as new lower tariffs help cut power bills
The base charges for electricity in the current financial year have dropped by up to Sh1.50 per unit in line…
As travel costs soar, consumers are taking cheaper daycations to local spas and resorts
While some Americans take advantage of the summer months for long-planned getaways, others will be stuck at home, due to…
South Korean consumers turn most optimistic in 27 months
SEOUL : South Korea's consumer sentiment in July was the most optimistic in 27 months, with a brighter spending outlook…
