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Thailand's top stocks reap gains on digital wallet rollout
Food retailers, convenience stores and lenders among main beneficiaries
Seven Bank to add new features like biometrics to cash machines in convenience stores
Key sector is prioritizing sustainable sales growth
Company seeks U.S. startups to make healthier snacks and greener packaging
Wharf REIC slips to net loss while major chains report double-digit sales declines
Short scene in 90-second ad shows Asian table tennis player licking her paddle
Chinese platform aims to leverage strength in apparel as competition heats up
Fandom drives fashion trends honed by social media scrutiny
Inflation-hit Americans cut back on hobby spending, turn to Temu
Licensed products expected to account for 50% of business by 2028
Users find its shopping advice priceless, but go elsewhere for better deals
With focus on brick-and-mortar stores, parent eyes $13bn sales goal and IPO
2,500 local and foreign workers vie on friendly, effective assistance
Fast Retailing revises up full-year net profit forecast on 37.4% quarterly rise
Proportion of elderly heading toward 30%, with many pursuing a better life
Fast Retailing differentiates itself from fast-fashion sellers like H&M, Zara
Economy falls into contraction for the first time in four months
Tourist destination wants visitors to spend more in the country
Deletion follows company's designation as stock 'to be delisted'
Acquisition adds coffee chain to fast-food purveyor's portfolio
Tariffs could also soon affect imports of footwear, textiles and cosmetics
Order includes details on protection of minors, notification of illegal products
Cutthroat competition hits drivers' wallets and raises safety concerns
Section on its main website will offer goods under $20 as price battle heats up
Retailer to take advantage of March expansion to key work program
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